Connect iPad with MIDI

There are different ways to connect the iPad with MIDI.

Older iPads to devices with USB-MIDI connection

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

Keyboard with DIN 5-Pin MIDI connection

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

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

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

Wireless MIDI connection

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+