THE iPAD HAS always been an excellent device for enjoying music and videos, but as it grew in power and scope, it became a superb tool for creating media too. Popular everyman–level apps such as the iMovie video editor and GarageBand music creator were ported from the Mac to the iPad, with redesigned interfaces built to take full advantage of the tablet’s touchscreen. Last year Apple’s pro–level media creation apps Final Cut Pro (video editor) and Logic Pro (music creator) were also brought to the iPad, again with interfaces built around the touchscreen.
It’s amazing how few compromises have been