This idea was suggested by a friend but I blew the idea off until it really hit me how powerful a composing workstation it would be to use a Korg MicroArranger as a controller for an iPad. I have an iPad 3 loaded with Caustic, Gadget, Auria, Garage Band and more and I've been looking for the right MIDI keyboard to use with it. Not only does that MA work as a MIDI controller but it's music stand perfectly and firmly holds the Alesis IO Dock II and I can plug the audio output from the Dock to the MA. This will allow me to create scratch ideas on the MA and use either the MA sequencer or a sequencer on the iPad to flesh the songs out. I can also freely substitute sounds on the iPad with those on the MA. No need to hook up separate speakers. Snap!

I really like the stereo grand piano sound on the MA and I am getting used to the minikeys although I have several fullsize keyboards I can also use as controllers. The main thing is that the MA/IO Dock/iPad combo gives me a small but feature-packed workstation that I can use anywhere, especially on vacation. And it's inspiring to assemble something like this to see what it's potential is. Just thought I'd share.

Nice little setup Esh...good luck using it........
who knows maybe KORG will update the KMA and release a new model with all the interest in micro arrangers.