The iPad is an example of emerging technology in today's society; the iPad is a tablet computer which has been both designed and developed by Apple Inc. Designed as an alternative portable device compared to a laptop, the iPad is initially a platform which enables the user to view and interactive with audio-visual media.Controlled by a multi-touch display, the iPad uses Wi-Fi connection data in order to connect to the internet, which gives the user the freedom to search the web as well as loading/streaming media and also installing software. As a result of being manufactured and designed by Apple Inc, the iPad is managed and synced through using the application known as iTunes which can be connected through a Wi-Fi connection or through a USB connection to a laptop or computer.
Nevertheless, referring to music technology; I am extremely impressed with the iPad as it has the ability and functions necessary to allow the user to create and record musical compositions through the use of the music creation applications. As a result of this, this can allow a musician to experiment with sound samplers, virtual theramins, guitar and voice processors, virtual synthesisers and many more. From researching the iPad and this ability of music creation applications; I found out that the musician Damon Albarn created the Gorillaz's latest album Fall on the iPad.
Ultimately, the iPad is an example of emerging technology which I feel will change and offer new opportunities for musicians in recording, producing or even performance situations. From researching youtube, I came across this video below which highlights the information that I have discussed about the iPad and music creation applications as well as visually showing the creative use of the iPad:
