When you’re trying to figure out how to connect a MIDI keyboard to an iPad Pro USB-C, or you need the best budget audio interface for iPad, a sale like this is the right moment to move. Every product below works class-compliant with iOS devices, so you plug in and get straight to work in Logic Pro for iPad, GarageBand, AUM, or whatever App you prefer — no complex workarounds needed.
You can pick yourself a complete quality recording setup. Start with the Universal Audio Volt 276(253 € / $244) audio interface that features analog 1176-style compressor, perfect for recording with a Rode NT1-A Complete Vocal Recording(179 / $175) microphone while you monitor
through the Sennheiser Momentum 4 80th Anniversary (189 € / $179) headphones, and control the backing track with the Arturia BeatStep Pro (239 € / $229) sequencer / MIDI pad controller.
Or swap the audio interface for an even cheaper but reliable alternative Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen (119 € / $115) or its compact sibling Focusrite Vocaster Two (69 € / $66).
The sale runs until April 8 and you can find our full list of picks below.
Audio Interfaces
Your audio interface is where sound enters and leaves your mobile studio. Connect your microphones, instruments, and monitors here — class-compliant means your iPad recognises it the moment you plug in.
- Antelope Zen Quadro Synergy Core — 569 € (msrp 625,00 €) / $549. Dual USB-C interface supporting simultaneous playback and recording with two systems — two computers, or one computer and one mobile device — with 14 inputs, 10 outputs, and 48 real-time Synergy Core effects.
- Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen — 119 € (msrp 209,99 €) / $115,00. Two-channel USB-C interface with 24-bit/192 kHz converters, two XLR/jack combo inputs, and Air mode for a brighter preamp character.
- Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen — 179,00 € (msrp 229,99 €) / $169. Updated 4th generation 2-channel interface with 69 dB preamp gain, improved Air mode, and dynamic gain halos for visual input monitoring.
- Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen — 89,00 € (msrp 139,99 €) / $88. Single-channel USB-C interface with one mic preamp, one instrument input, and Air mode — the most portable Scarlett option for solo recording on iPhone or iPad.
- Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen — 125 € (msrp 160,00 €) / $119. Updated single-mic USB-C interface with 120 dB dynamic range Rednet converters, switchable Air, and loopback for streaming directly from your iPad.
- Focusrite Vocaster One — 45 € (msrp 130,00 €) / $44. Podcast interface with Auto Gain, Enhance presets, over 70 dB gain, and a TRRS phone jack for recording guest calls directly into your iPad session.
- Focusrite Vocaster Two — 69 € (msrp 329,99 €) / $66. Two-channel podcast interface with Auto Gain, Enhance presets, stereo loopback, and Bluetooth connectivity for looping in phone calls without a mixer.
- MOTU M2 — 249,00 € / $239. Bus-powered USB-C interface with ESS Sabre32 converters, two mic preamps, MIDI I/O, and an LCD level meter — one of the most accurate metering displays at this price.
- Rode Rodecaster Duo — 395,00 € (msrp 499,00 €) / $385. Dual USB interface and standalone production studio with Revolution preamps, built-in wireless receiver for Rode GO mics, DSP effects, six smart pads, and a 5.5″ touch screen — connects two computers or one computer and one mobile device simultaneously.
- SSL 2 MKII — 219 € (msrp 279,00 €) / $209. Two-channel USB-C interface with 32-bit/192 kHz ESS converters, Neutrik sockets, and a 4K switch modelled on the SSL 4000 console character circuit.
- Tascam iXZ — 19,90 € (-71%) / $19,20. Microphone and guitar interface designed to plug directly into your iPad, iPhone, or iPod, with phantom power for condenser mics and a headphone output.
- Tascam Series 102i — 229 € / $222. USB 10×2 interface with 24-bit/192 kHz converters, onboard DSP mixer with effects, and an optical ADAT input that expands your iPad setup to up to ten channels.
- Universal Audio Volt 276 — 253 € (msrp 355,81 €) / $244,00. Two-channel USB-C interface with a built-in 1176-style compressor and vintage preamp mode that adds analog compression character directly at the input stage.
- Zoom PodTrak P2 — 85 € (msrp 109,00 €) / $82. Pocket podcast recorder and USB-C interface with two mic inputs, AI noise cancelling, automatic EQ and de-esser, and 24-bit/48 kHz recording to microSD.
- Zoom UAC-232 — 139 € (msrp 179,00 €) / $133. USB-C interface with 32-bit float dual AD converters up to 192 kHz — record without setting gain and never clip, regardless of input level.
Keyboards and Controllers
Hardware controllers give your iOS instruments and AUv3 plugins something physical to respond to. These map directly to your favourite MIDI sequencer apps or synths on iPad.
- AKAI Professional MPK mini Plus — 145 € / $139. 37 mini keys with MPC pads, assignable encoders, an arpeggiator, and an onboard step sequencer — all in a USB bus-powered form factor that fits in a bag.
- Arturia BeatStep Pro — 239,00 € (msrp 299,00 €) / $229. Step sequencer and MIDI pad/knob controller with two independent monophonic sequencers, a 16-track drum sequencer, and CV/Gate outputs for connecting iOS apps directly with external hardware synths.
- ESI XSynth — 299,00 € (msrp 349 €) / $288. Virtual analogue synth keyboard with 25 velocity-sensitive keys, polyphonic aftertouch, 10-voice polyphony, three oscillators, and a built-in USB-C audio interface — bundles Cubasis LE and Bitwig 8-Track.
- OXI Instruments E16 — 449,00 € / $433. MIDI performance controller with 19 programmable push encoders with LED rings, Bluetooth 5.0 MIDI, an OLED display, and scene-based mappings supporting up to 192 controllers per scene.
Headphones and Monitors
Accurate monitoring tells you what your mix actually sounds like. These headphones and monitors give you clear, balanced playback so your iPad mixes hold up on other systems.
- IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII — 629 € (msrp 769,00 €) / $599. Active two-way studio monitor with a 1″ tweeter, two 3.5″ drivers, Class-D amplification at 100 W total, linear-phase crossover, and automatic ARC digital calibration via included measurement microphone.
- IK Multimedia iLoud Precision MTM MKII — 799,00 € (msrp 899,00 €) / $769. Active studio monitor with two 5″ mid-bass drivers, a 1.5″ tweeter, 175 W RMS output, DSP processing, and automatic ARC room correction — Precision edition of the MTM series.
- Sennheiser Momentum 4 80th Anniversary — 189,00 € (msrp 199,00 €) / $179,00. Limited edition Bluetooth headphones with Hybrid Adaptive ANC, Bluetooth 5.2, aptX Adaptive codec, and up to 60 hours battery life — designed by artist Bond Truluv for Sennheiser’s 80th anniversary.
Microphones
Capture vocals, acoustic instruments, and ambient sounds directly into your iPad. These cover the range from direct USB recording to professional studio tracking.
- Lewitt LCT 240 PRO v Set — 139 € / $133. Cardioid large-diaphragm condenser with 123 dB dynamic range, bundled with shock mount, windscreen, and transport bag — includes a free mic stand with cable during the Spring Sale.
- Rode NT1-A Complete Vocal Recording — 179 € (msrp 239,00 €) / $175. Large-diaphragm cardioid condenser set for vocal and instrument recording, bundled with shock mount, pop shield, XLR cable, and dust bag.
- the t.bone SC 450 USB — 49 € (msrp 59,00 €) / $48. USB large-diaphragm condenser with cardioid polar pattern, switchable low-cut and -10 dB pad — plugs directly into your iPad via USB for zero-interface recording.
Field Recorders
Take your recording outside. Field recorders let you capture sound anywhere, and several on this list double as audio interfaces when you plug them into your iPad.
- Tascam DR-05XP — 107 € / $102. Portable stereo recorder with 32-bit float resolution, two built-in omnidirectional condenser microphones rated to 125 dB SPL, and USB-C interface functionality for recording directly into your iPad.
- Zoom H5studio — 379 € / $366. Mobile recorder with 32-bit float converters, interchangeable capsule system, six simultaneous recording tracks, and 4-input/2-output USB-C audio interface functionality for use with your iOS DAW.
- Zoom R4 MultiTrak — 159 € (msrp 190,00 €) / $155. Four-track portable recorder with 32-bit float recording, two XLR/TRS combo inputs, per-track EQ and effects, and USB-C audio interface mode for routing audio into your iPad session.
- Zoom PodTrak P4 — 109 € (msrp 142,00 €) / $105. Podcast recorder with four XLR inputs, four independent headphone outputs, Mix-Minus for phone guests, and USB-C 2×2 interface mode for recording directly into your iPad.
Other
Accessories and bundles to fill gaps in your setup and get you started without hunting down individual components.
- Mackie MobileMix — 198 € (msrp 229,00 €) / $189. Eight-channel USB-C powered mixer with Bluetooth, phantom power, reverb, and a separate mix output for recording to your iPad — folds to act as a device stand for your tablet.
- Focusrite Vocaster One Studio — 59 € (msrp 69,00 €) / $58. All-in-one podcast starter bundle — Vocaster One interface, DM1 dynamic microphone with clamp and 3 m cable, and HP60v closed headphones, ready to record on iPad out of the box.
