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Yes, it is feasible to use MacOS on a new iPad.

Yes, it is feasible to use MacOS on a new iPad.

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Alexis141
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01-14-2026, 01:39 PM
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I'm a tech support person here. I'm assisting someone who wants to set up a home studio. The M1 chip looks promising, but I noticed iPad OS is quite different from MacOS. Digital Audio Workstations for iPad aren't very solid, and they won't really shine unless we can run MacOS. That means we're stuck with the older MacBookAir from 2015, which isn't very encouraging.
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Alexis141
01-14-2026, 01:39 PM #1

I'm a tech support person here. I'm assisting someone who wants to set up a home studio. The M1 chip looks promising, but I noticed iPad OS is quite different from MacOS. Digital Audio Workstations for iPad aren't very solid, and they won't really shine unless we can run MacOS. That means we're stuck with the older MacBookAir from 2015, which isn't very encouraging.

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davibot
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01-14-2026, 01:45 PM
#2
They have already purchased the iPad.
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davibot
01-14-2026, 01:45 PM #2

They have already purchased the iPad.

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Roth2755
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02-04-2026, 02:44 PM
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No, you can't use macOS on an iPad, even with the M1 chip. A Mac is required for macOS.
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Roth2755
02-04-2026, 02:44 PM #3

No, you can't use macOS on an iPad, even with the M1 chip. A Mac is required for macOS.

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CaptanJim
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02-04-2026, 09:01 PM
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As @BondiBlue mentioned, it's not possible. Unless you already owned an iPad, you should consider getting a MacBook instead. The iPad isn't suitable for running professional applications. Apple has turned the iPad into a device mainly for kids to stream Netflix, which is disappointing, but true. In short, you can't achieve professional results with the iPad Pro.
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CaptanJim
02-04-2026, 09:01 PM #4

As @BondiBlue mentioned, it's not possible. Unless you already owned an iPad, you should consider getting a MacBook instead. The iPad isn't suitable for running professional applications. Apple has turned the iPad into a device mainly for kids to stream Netflix, which is disappointing, but true. In short, you can't achieve professional results with the iPad Pro.

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lekingmoonya
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02-05-2026, 08:08 AM
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Additionally, MacOS now allows running iPad apps directly. That means purchasing an iPad Pro becomes unnecessary.
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lekingmoonya
02-05-2026, 08:08 AM #5

Additionally, MacOS now allows running iPad apps directly. That means purchasing an iPad Pro becomes unnecessary.

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Estevan2013
Junior Member
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02-05-2026, 10:26 AM
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You can handle some advanced techniques, but music production and video editing aren't your strengths.
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Estevan2013
02-05-2026, 10:26 AM #6

You can handle some advanced techniques, but music production and video editing aren't your strengths.

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o_OEvo
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02-08-2026, 11:33 PM
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From a technical standpoint? Possibly. I’m uncertain. In practice? Not so much.
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o_OEvo
02-08-2026, 11:33 PM #7

From a technical standpoint? Possibly. I’m uncertain. In practice? Not so much.

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MilkIsAwesome
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02-09-2026, 12:36 AM
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If Apple had launched it, it might have functioned; otherwise, they haven't done so.
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MilkIsAwesome
02-09-2026, 12:36 AM #8

If Apple had launched it, it might have functioned; otherwise, they haven't done so.

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Ani2112
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02-09-2026, 01:36 AM
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I’m not sure if it’s possible at all. There might be other components involved. I don’t have enough details, so it probably doesn’t matter.
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Ani2112
02-09-2026, 01:36 AM #9

I’m not sure if it’s possible at all. There might be other components involved. I don’t have enough details, so it probably doesn’t matter.

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Mystic_97
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02-10-2026, 05:39 AM
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It's not the cheapest option, but it works fine. The M1 iPad begins at $999 and the M1 Mac Mini starts at $899. I don't have your current setup, but based on your screen requirements I'd recommend either an M1 iMac or Mac Mini.
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Mystic_97
02-10-2026, 05:39 AM #10

It's not the cheapest option, but it works fine. The M1 iPad begins at $999 and the M1 Mac Mini starts at $899. I don't have your current setup, but based on your screen requirements I'd recommend either an M1 iMac or Mac Mini.