Tom said:
Thanks for posting that link.
Actually, I don't own an iPad, but have 3 Samsung Android tablets. I have a lot of my music online, and use one of the tablets to view my lead sheets, and a second tablet to view chord charts (for the fingering of chords I don't remember).
Actually, at band practice and in our performances, I can't use a tablet (or iPad), although a number of folks in our band do. The tablet screen is too small (some folks use larger screens), and the issue you correctly highlighted of not being able to easily turn pages. I have the added issue that I have "very greasy skin", which means the screen of a tablet/iPad.smartphone doesn't respond well to my touches or swipes. My solution was to buy a small bluetooth mouse, but of course this is tough to use in the middle of a performance. So the Stomp box offers a solution, although it's a little pricey.
One thing I wonder about is stability on the floor. Some years ago I hooked up with several uke bands in Southern California, and one of the 'leaders' used a foot pedal to control a drum backing. He'd get so frustrated with it moving &/or not responding to his foot, and he'd kick it across the room in frustration.
I believe the Stomp works with any OS. I use Chordpro Songbook, and it works perfectly. There is a reasonable "click" (but not loud) so it's pretty easy to feel whether you hit the button correctly. Plus, on the occasion I have other musicians using the same app, we can link the scrolling so if you move the view, everyone else's tablet follows. Now THAT is pretty cool.
Regarding stability, I only wish I had skills enough to play out and really give it a hot supper.
That said, it seems very stable. It's got some weight to it, and feels just like a good effects pedal. Somewhat chunky rubber feet keep it firmly in place in my experience so far. It costs a few bucks because they made it just as robust as other gig pedals, which take quite a beating.
If you were to "miss" it and not advance the page, no biggie. It leaves the last few lines of the previous page visible after scrolling, so I usually hit it about two lines before the end of the page. That helps me not to get lost and also gives an extra few seconds for another click if needed. This is rare, though.
Yeah, it seems a bit cashy at first glance, but IMO it's well worth it and solves some tough problems. There are cheaper ones out there, but they are plastic, lighter weight and don't seem nearly as tough. Whichever one you choose, it's just a dandy accessory that certainly makes life easier.
Side Note: My lovely wife got me a very nice Cordoba Uke for xmas last year. It's fun! Really makes me wish I'd learned to play guitar properly, with correct fundamentals. Self teaching a bunch of terrible habits hasn't done me many favors...