MIDI ports built into one of the USB 2 audio interfaces I mentioned in 1) above. Disadvantage - you can't then also plug in one of the aforementioned audio interfaces. a dedicated MIDI interface - typically these use the iPad connector socket. Again, there's 2 ways to get MIDI into the iPad: 1. Stomp on the left pedal - which generates a unique message) to actions in Loopy, like 'start record - track 1'). If you can get a MIDI signal into Loopy, there's a settings area where you can map signals, (e.g. MIDI is a pretty universal communication standard which allows things like pedals to send messages (typically in the nature of: Channel 1, Value 150 etc. Granted, this is more for the performing instrumentalist, but getting a foot-solution for Loopy typically requires either amazing toe co-ordination and the risk of cracking your iPad screen (Not recommended), or a MIDI Pedal into a iOS compatible MIDI interface. In most cases (assuming they are compatible) these literally plug in and Loopy will see them and pick them up. There are also some mic / adaptors which use the standard iPhone charger connector socket and offer a mic or line input (Tascams IM2 is a microphone clip on, for example). (If you are an iPhone man) Get one of the simpler in-line solutions, which essentially takes the standard iPhone headphones (with left, right and a mic for handsfree calls) and replaces the 'handsfree mic' with a connector for either Guitar or Mic Cable. A number of interfaces have been proven to work with the iPad (and yes, sadly just the iPad can use the CCK to connect things up), which I'm sure you can see listed somewhere on Google. Also available are USB microphones, like the BLUE ones, many of which work with the iPad. Get a USB2 interface which (and google this for the ones you're looking for, or see if others have experience in the above posts) is Class Compliant, meaning you can use it on a Mac/Pc typically without installing. In terms of Inputs / interfaces, you can do 1 of 3 things: 1. Loopy is a very tactile interface, as you'll no doubt have seen/ experienced, but the iPad limits input and certainly isn't something you'd stomp on. Old Setup: 2 x Boss RC-30 Loop pedals (Each one can do 2 channels, but its a nightmare to toggle each channel on-off etc) Looping with Voice, Guitar, Cajon drum and Keys / Bass as needed New Setup: iPad with Loopy HD Apple Camera Connection Kit (which you'll see abbreviated everywhere to CCK) Alesis IO4 (a 4 channel USB interface) Roland FC-200 midi footpedal Basically, normal foot pedals have the great advantage of letting you operate them hands free, but sacrifice on functionality, or ease of quick-use. I'm doing this at pretty low level, not to be patronising, but so that I cover off everything in case you are unsure about a particular component / technology. However, maybe explaining my transition from Loop pedals to Loopy (which I've basically just finished buying stuff to achieve) will help. The world of interfaces has a lot of options, and it really depends what you are trying to do.
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