Apple’s newest iPads have completely shaken things up when it comes to mobile music making. A year ago we were trumpeting the iPad Air as the one to get for musicians, but it’s all-change now in iPad land. As good as the Air is, it’s been pushed down the choice rankings in favour of newer models like both iPad Pros and the all-new iPad mini. However, when all is said and done, it’s whatever screen size that you’re happy working with – and can afford – that will dictate your decision on which iPad to buy for music making in 2021. The power is now there in spades to run music on an iPad, but how deep are your pockets for both carrying an iPad and paying for it?