Amaya Toman Apple likes to emphasize that the iPad can serve as a full-fledged computer replacement, and tries to adapt its functions to this. The claim that the iPad can fully replace the Mac is still very exaggerated, but the truth is that it offers more and more possibilities and ways of use. In some ways, it may even be more accommodating due to its dimensions. An example is something as common and monotonous as DJing in weightlessness on the International Space Station.
Astronaut Luca Parmitano performed the first ever DJ set outside our planet. He used his iPad running Algoriddm's djay app to do it, and his performance was streamed live from the ISS to an overseas cruise ship. In space, DJ Luca put together a set of diverse styles such as EDM, hardstyle and uplifting trance, while an enthusiastic audience on Earth (or water) watched him on giant LED screens.
The djay application from Algoriddm, which Parmitrano chose for his performance, is intended not only for professionals, but also for amateurs and beginners, and offers several ways to create music. It allows, for example, remixing of songs, but also live performance or even automatic creation of your own mix. The djay app is available for both iPad and iPhone.
Understandably, when Parmitrano was deciding what to play with in weightlessness, the iPad was the obvious choice. If necessary, he attached the tablet to his clothes with Velcro. According to listeners, the entire set was surprisingly smooth, except for minor hiccups and occasional latency issues.
