Astropad, is an application developed by two ex-Apple engineers for iOS and Mac, which allows us turn an iPad into a digitizing tabletAs a "Cintiq by Wacom". When we have installed the application, which we attach at the end of the article, on both devices, it will be possible to work with professional tools such as Illustrator or Photoshop, making use of the great advantage of using the sensitivity of the iPad touch screen.
What you see on your iPad is the same as on your Mac. Astropad has a wireless technology. It really works and is a great choice for graphic designers, what allows you to work from your desk or on the couch.
Features:
- Provides a natural drawing experience.
- Works with Mac.
- It offers unprecedented image quality.
- Blazing fast, keeps up with your drawings.
- Bursts at 60 FPS, even over Wi-Fi.
- It works wirelessly or via USB.
- Compatible with most iOS needles.
- Sensitive to pressure.
- Customizable shortcuts.
To work, Astropad makes use of the WiFi or USB connection of the devices, its operation is excellent. Also response time is virtually instantaneous, something possible thanks to Liquid technology, a technology developed by both engineers, which allows obtaining a excellent image quality and incredibly fast responsiveness. Without a doubt, this is a very useful application for anyone who wants to use their iPad to draw on the Mac. Astropad supports pressure sensitive stylus, which gives you the freedom to work with a large selection of stylus tools.
Astropad is priced at $ 49.99, about € 47.7, although there is the possibility of downloading a trial version from their website. Requires iOS 8 and OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) or later to function.
From this link you can download the application for Mac, here.
The application is no longer available in the App Store