# Connect iPad with MIDI

There are different ways to connect the iPad with MIDI.

## Older iPads to devices with USB-MIDI connection <a href="#toc165549799" id="toc165549799"></a>

Many iPad models do not yet have a USB-C connection, but a Lightning or even a 32-pin connection.

Many MIDI adapters and some devices (keyboards, etc.) have a USB connection for MIDI.

Because the older iPad models do not have a USB connection by default, an adapter is needed to extend the iPad with a USB connection. Apple calls this adapter the "iPad Camera Connection Kit."

USB-MIDI adapters and USB-MIDI devices can then be connected to it, provided they are compatible with Apple.

![Keyboard with direct USB-MIDI connection](https://2961795397-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FUd6jgszxLuhJfHuCabdk%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-605c137b7bc5a7f3f1d4ee7c48f64f1f84d92e68%2F0%20\(27\).png?alt=media) ![Keyboard with DIN 5-Pin MIDI connection](https://2961795397-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FUd6jgszxLuhJfHuCabdk%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-db0207cde981fc90b693806a140f4a8378042de4%2F1%20\(13\).png?alt=media)

## Newer iPads to devices with USB-MIDI connection

Newer iPad models have a USB-C connection instead of the Lightning connection.

Therefore, it is no longer necessary to use an adapter to extend the iPad with a USB connection.

With a suitable cable with a USB-C connection, you can directly connect the iPad to the device.

## MIDI adapters that connect directly to the iPad <a href="#toc165549800" id="toc165549800"></a>

Some MIDI adapters can be connected directly to older iPads without an adapter.

These include, for example:

* iConnectMIDI2+ by iConnectivity
* iRig MIDI Version 1+2 by IK Multimedia
* ioDock by Alesis
* iStudio is202 by Behringer
* ...

With these, the iPad can also be powered while in MIDI operation (all listed above except iRig MIDI Version 2).

There are also a few simple, small MIDI keyboards that can be directly connected to the iPad.

## Wireless via Bluetooth or WLAN <a href="#toc165549801" id="toc165549801"></a>

There are also wireless MIDI adapters that can be connected to the iPad wirelessly via Bluetooth (Bluetooth MIDI LE) or WLAN.

![Wireless MIDI connection](https://2961795397-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FUd6jgszxLuhJfHuCabdk%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-2dba19479acdcd8f0092b61280be4b6f0f780355%2F3%20\(5\).png?alt=media)

These include, for example:

* mi.1 by QuiccoSound (Bluetooth)
* PUC wireless MIDI interface (WLAN)
* Yamaha Tyros 5 Keyboard with WLAN stick
* Yamaha MD-BT01
* Yamaha UT-BT01
* Zivix PUC+