Monday, April 25, 2011

Foottime Page Turner for iPad & iPad 2

Last time I talked about the GigEasy Mounting System which allows you to mount your iPad to a microphone stand. We are one step closer to having a complete music reader solution, in terms of hardware, for the iPad but there's still one thing we're missing. That is some kind of footswitch that allows you to turn the page so you don't have to use your hands. Well, there IS such a thing which leads me to the Foottime Page Turner.

Foottime Page Turner for iPad & iPad 2
As you can see this is a very simple device that allows you to turn pages forward or backward on your iPad. In order to connect it you will need to purchase Apple's Camera Kit for iPad ($29) which converts their 30pin plug to USB. Once connected the two buttons light up so you know it's on and ready to go! It works with ForScore and MusicReader Apps to name a few but there are others you can find as well in the App Store.

Another feature of this pedal, which at first doesn't seem like one, is that it is wired. This is good because there is no lag time when switching to the next page of your music. There are several other page turning pedals on the market that use bluetooth to wirelessly connect to the iPad. This is cool and works well but there were a few factors that in the end made me go with this unit.

Price - The Foottime Page Turner is only $49 compared to a bluetooth footswitch which puts you in the neighborhood of $149.

Batteries - none required! This is a huge plus in a live situation because I don't have to worry about it dying on me in the middle of a song or remind myself to constantly charge the unit.

Build - It uses a metal base with rubber feet, tough plastic housing, and backlight buttons so I know that it's powered up and I can see it in the dark.

Plug & Play - Just plug it in and it works!

If you want to read more about the Foottime Page Turner go to http://www.bilila.com/page_turner__ipad

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3 comments:

  1. skantnerMay 31, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    There is a bluetooth solution that costs less than $149, which is the PageFlip Cicada at $79. http://www.pageflip.com

    Also, you may want to also check out another iPad app called NextPage. NextPage works with both the AirTurn BT-105 ($125) and the Cicada. It is PDF based, and so you can get your music into it using a scanner and iTunes, DropBox, or email attachment. You can find more info on NextPage at http://onstagetechnologies/products/nextpage.

    //Scott

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  2. Aaron HeinJune 1, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Thanks for the tips! I'm quite interested in NextPage so I'll have to download it and maybe do a review.

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  3. UnknownApril 22, 2014 at 1:47 AM

    Nice and quite informative post. I really look forward to your other posts.

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