In theory, the OP-Z might fit the bill from an audio interface and form factor perspective. A single usb-c cable for power, audio and midi is very unique especially for such a small device. In practice though, you’ll need decide whether it or Drambo will act as the sequencer where all of your patterns and parameter automation is stored. For this reason you’d be underutilizing both.
It can be incredibly frustrating to make parameter changes on one sequencer (iPad), then have another sequencer (OP-Z) overwrite them because you’re on an unrelated pattern with some recorded CC automation.
To be honest though you could probably get a lot farther (and have more options) having the controller and audio interface as separate devices. Any of the new budget arturia interfaces have usb-c and an additional regular usb for a controller which is killer if you’re limited on ports. For smaller budget controllers with knobs, you’re likely to end up choosing between akai’s mpk mini, novation launchkey, or arturia mini lab.
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