Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
I Tested the M5 iPad Pro for Music Production. The Results Surprised Me
The M5 iPad Pro is here and Apple has packed a huge amount of power into a body that is thinner than an iPhone and lighter than most tablets in its class. I have been using it for music production, gaming, Apple AI tasks and general creative work, and in this video I will show you exactly how it performs.
I compare the M5 Pro directly against my 12.9 inch M2 iPad Pro and the new base model iPad 11. You will see display tests, speaker comparisons, camera placement changes, Apple Pencil Pro support, Magic Keyboard experience, Logic Pro benchmarking, GarageBand load tests, and real world Apple AI examples.
If you make music on iPad or you want a powerful creative device, this review will help you decide whether the M5 Pro is worth the price or if something like the M3 iPad Air or even the base iPad 11 gives you better value.
Is the M3 iPad Air a better choice?: youtube.com/watch?v=jQMJHOen6DE
00:00 I Tested the M5 iPad Pro for Music Production. The Results Surprised Me
04:22 Screen and Sound
08:07 Pro features and AI
10:16 Music Production
13:10 Who is this for?
——— RELEASE YOUR MUSIC ———
Release your music cheaper with my exclusive DistroKid discount: distrokid.com/vip/thegaragebandguide
———FREE GUIDES———
Just getting started with GarageBand Mac or iOS? : thegaragebandguide.com/FreeGuides
The ultimate GarageBand Toolbox: thegaragebandguide.com/resources
———GEAR———
My GarageBand for iPad Beginners Kit: kit.co/TheGarageBandGuide/garageband-for-ipad-beginners-kit
My GarageBand for Mac setup: kit.co/TheGarageBandGuide/my-garageband-for-mac-setup
Best budget MIDI keyboards and controllers: kit.co/TheGarageBandGuide/best-budget-midi-keyboards-and-controllers
———SOCIALS———
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The GarageBand Guide is supported by its audience. Some of the links above are affiliate links. If you choose to purchase through these links, I may earn an affiliate commission. You do not pay a higher price.
#ipadpro #ipadmusician #ipadmusicproduction
I Tested the M5 iPad Pro for Music Production. The Results Surprised Me
The M5 iPad Pro is here and Apple has packed a huge amount of power into a body that is thinner than an iPhone and lighter than most tablets in its class. I have been using it for music production, gaming, Apple AI tasks and general creative work, and in this video I will show you exactly how it performs.
I compare the M5 Pro directly against my 12.9 inch M2 iPad Pro and the new base model iPad 11. You will see display tests, speaker comparisons, camera placement changes, Apple Pencil Pro support, Magic Keyboard experience, Logic Pro benchmarking, GarageBand load tests, and real world Apple AI examples.
If you make music on iPad or you want a powerful creative device, this review will help you decide whether the M5 Pro is worth the price or if something like the M3 iPad Air or even the base iPad 11 gives you better value.
Is the M3 iPad Air a better choice?: youtube.com/watch?v=jQMJHOen6DE
00:00 I Tested the M5 iPad Pro for Music Production. The Results Surprised Me
04:22 Screen and Sound
08:07 Pro features and AI
10:16 Music Production
13:10 Who is this for?
——— RELEASE YOUR MUSIC ———
Release your music cheaper with my exclusive DistroKid discount: distrokid.com/vip/thegaragebandguide
———FREE GUIDES———
Just getting started with GarageBand Mac or iOS? : thegaragebandguide.com/FreeGuides
The ultimate GarageBand Toolbox: thegaragebandguide.com/resources
———GEAR———
My GarageBand for iPad Beginners Kit: kit.co/TheGarageBandGuide/garageband-for-ipad-beginners-kit
My GarageBand for Mac setup: kit.co/TheGarageBandGuide/my-garageband-for-mac-setup
Best budget MIDI keyboards and controllers: kit.co/TheGarageBandGuide/best-budget-midi-keyboards-and-controllers
———SOCIALS———
➤ Instagram: instagram.com/thegaragebandguide
➤ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/patrickbaird.bsky.social
➤ Facebook: facebook.com/TheGaragebandguide
The GarageBand Guide is supported by its audience. Some of the links above are affiliate links. If you choose to purchase through these links, I may earn an affiliate commission. You do not pay a higher price.
#ipadpro #ipadmusician #ipadmusicproduction
