Samsung’s entry into the powerhouse tablet section comes in the form of their Tab S4. And if you add on the keyboard accessory, you can transform your Surface into a laptop on a whim. But even at 13 hours, the Surface Pro is outlasting the iPad Pro and iPad Air by a considerable amount. As producing and recording takes up a fair amount of battery, you can expect it to last closer to the 13-hour mark. According to Microsoft, this tablet should last all day with regular use, and 13.5 hours of video playback. The biggest win for the Surface Pro, however, is the battery life. While we’re all for faster speeds, the i5 is no slouch, and can handle your FL Studio sessions just fine. Microsoft does offer their Surface Pro with the Intel Core i7, however that extra-fast processing will run you an additional $300 or so. However, we prefer a model with slightly more storage (256 GB to be exact) as creating and recording takes up quite a bit of space. The base model starts with an Intel Core i5 processor, 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

Acting as the latest in the Surface Pro line, this tablet offers a variety of options for customization. If you’re looking for a tablet that functions like a laptop, Microsoft’s Surface Pro 6 might be the option for you. With a tablet at the ready, you can make your bedroom or your tour bus a mini recording studio. Because sometimes inspiration strikes on your way home from class or somewhere near Bakersfield in between San Francisco and Los Angeles. From iPads to the Surface Pro, see our list of tablets that pack the most heat. With an endless sea of aftermarket components (like iRig) and apps (like FL Studios), as well as extra space and faster processors, the tablet has truly become the modern musician’s multi-tool.

Now, you can create and record music, too. And with that added power comes the ability to do more than swipe cards or read books. The devices you use to check out at food trucks and read the New York Times have steadily grown more and more powerful. The recording studio isn’t going anywhere, but that doesn’t mean amateur or traveling musicians can’t benefit from a lite studio that can go everywhere. If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission.

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