Thanks again for your help.
The DAW (digital audio workstation) ;) is not an issue, there are so many to choose from.
Mostly the decision is the power vs storage. Of course I prefer the power but would hate to think I'd constantly be moving stuff off the iPad to make room for something else...
To answer your first question, I would definitely need this for multitracking, using Garage band or more likely another DAW.
My main concern is the initial purchase of the iPad itself.
I can comfortably afford the 128GB regular iPad, but I know it's not as powerful as the iPad Air.
And honestly...
I am considering getting an iPad mostly for recording guitar.
I have an Android tablet so for everything else I am set, I am really just trying talk myself into this because I know iPads are better for some things, including recording.... but I have a budget.
My question, for those who...