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RustySpoon#, if your other device doesn't work, do an internet search for an +++ audio switcher +++. They use to be common in the sixties through the eighties. There are 2 input to 1 output, 4 input to 1 output, 3.5 mm connections, RCA connections, 1/4" connections.
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Herb, first thing I tried was y splitter, but Apogee interface does not like signal coming from ipad, and produces static clicks / pops.
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Jim, thanks. Yep, if that mini mixer fails, switcher would be my next stop.
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There are a few things I use on ipad.
ChordTap - older title. Has about 300 chord variations on single (!) screen. Tap to hear chords. Nice and simple.
Mapping Tonal Harmony- Mostly Jazz standards, but super fun software to learn chord movements and try your own interpretations.
Suggester - interesting chord / progression exploring software
also Yamaha Mobile Sequencer, which is essentially a grown up version of Yamaha QY100 (has all the styles from that arranger as well)
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Hi MIsha,
I downloaded a few of the software's apps to one of my ipads. Sort of fun stuff to mess around with.
Pocket Comp was one that had some rhythm ideas. I can more or less play any chord I want on the piano. I sometimes look up some that I don't remember.
When I write something I start out simple and then latter add more complex chords.
I have used many ways of creating songs. If I am just fishing around for a new idea I listen to drum lines and then play the bass part which more or less defines the chord structure. I almost always use a click track.
Certain chords convey in general a certain feel or mood. As I have said before I generally try to stay in key and have a certain dislike for songs that go all over the place key wise. I take things out of key often enough but not with out a reason.
Your chord progression can safely venture out of its scale by adding a non-diatonic chord, which is a chord that contains one or more notes from outside that scale, as long as that non-diatonic chord still contains at least one note from that scale.
You can also use a chord that is out of key because it has been done so many times before it just sounds correct.
Understanding music theory will make the apps more fun to play with.
Sometimes with BIAB I will type 8 bars of chords and if I like it I will save it before BIAB has a chance to screw it up...lol
The best money you can spend is to get a small keyboard to hook up to your interface. One with drum pads makes it extra cool. There is a ton of free keyboard VSTs you can load in you DAW.
Billy
“Amazing! I’ll be working with Jaco Pastorius, Charlie Parker, Art Tatum, and Buddy Rich, and you’re telling me it’s not that great of a gig?
“Well…” Saint Peter, hesitated, “God’s got this girlfriend who thinks she can sing…”
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Certain chords convey in general a certain feel or mood. You want to stay away from D minor though. 
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Rustyspoon - can I ask why you don't want to patch into your audio interface inputs? The absolute cheapest option is to plug your iPad in there and use the interface monitor. A cable like this would probably do it: https://hosatech.com/products/analog-audio/stereo-breakouts/hosa-breakouts/cmp-150/I do this all the time with client's cellphones/laptops/etc. As others have mentioned with passive devices, your headphone volume and clarity will take a hit.
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Billy, you said it right: "I have used many ways of creating songs." I like randomness, but not to the point of drastic abstraction in music. When I compose my doodles, I like to do it intuitively, trying out new and not very familiar ways. My problem is, I like all kind of styles and genres, can't play none right but wonderful software / hardware combination allows me to "participate" in "bands" and does not judge my skills or my contribution. Different piano (guitar?) strokes for different music folks.(c) Eddie, lol, your art? Could also be made into a nice cheese cutting board. Simon, This is my secondary, "light" setup that I use when time permits (breaks between work) to compose things, not where I record. In this setup I have Apogee One (interface), my headphones and ipad. Apogee doesn't have a normal way to connect "stereo" input. My main interface does, but not this little guy. "headphone volume and clarity will take a hit." I know... just do not know how hard of a hit it would be without trying 
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Sorry Eddie, Money for Nothing and chicks for free does not sound very sad...lol Written in D Minor
Major and Minor are Objective. ‘Happy’ and ‘Sad’ are Subjective.
It is a pretty cool cutting board...well...until you cut your finger off and the blood runs off the cabinet top and the cat licked it up as it hits the floor which infuriates the dog who eats the cat and you can't shoot the dog because your shooting finger has been cut off. What a revolting development this has turned out to be said Chester as the mind police arrive to take you away...lol
Context plays the larger roll.
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Ok... update
got the small box.
Unfortunately the way it is set up, you can only use headphones to monitor either A or B...not simultaneously (Talking about Billy's switch thought!)
The mix output works as intended, but has to be amplified significantly -> headphones would not pull at all.
Ohh well, should of done more reading. Fortunately, I got it for a fraction of the "New" price, so will use it as A/B switch. It is smaller and lighter than my phone, so the good part is, it will not occupy scarce table's real estate.
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