How to Wirelessly Connect an Akai EWI-USB to an iPad and a PC.

This is my first ever EWi tutorial. I was a little nervous. You'll have to excuse my slight speech impediment and my Philadelphia accent.
To connect wirelessly, you will need...
1. Yamaha UD-BT01
2. CME Widi Bud (need the free firmware update)
3. USB cord
4. Portable Cell phone battery charger

[@joepoore6874]

Thanks so much for this- I got the Yamaha UD-BT01, a compact Ravpower portable charger, a 6-in. Belkin cable, and Thumbjam on my iPhone 7+ connects with it to give a totally untethered setup, I can play anywhere with the phone in my shirt pocket, even velcro it all to the ewi for a completely self-contained functioning acoustic wind synth instrument. Just what I was hoping for. Thanks again.

[@davidkaminski1110]

This is fantastic. I assumed that I couldn't use the Yamaha with my Windows machine. I just got it for use with my Aerophone and Reason in Windows. It worked immediately. It's so easy. Thank you!!! I'm finally free of cords.

[@PhilGeissler]

I'm thinking about buying an Aerophone soon. It comes highly recommended by a friend.

[@jimfogle184]

Excellent demonstration. A very creative and cost effective solution for a common issue. Thank you very much for taking time to sharing this with everyone.

[@PhilGeissler]

You're welcome!

[@apalomba]

You sir, are a genius! I have been trying to figure this out for years. Thanks for sharing!

[@PhilGeissler]

Thanks for your kind words! I wish I could take credit for it, but it was a friend who pointed me in the right direction :-) His name is Ingo, here is his youtube channel: kzbin.info

[@donguiddodilozzo1906]

Simple and brilliant !!! No more wires !!! Love it ! Thanks so much !😀😃😄

[@jasonkopylec8062]

It works! Thank you for this video! Ordered the UD-BT01 from Amazon and used a generic USB phone charger. Working great with surprisingly low latency on IPhone 6S.

[@PhilGeissler]

Glad to hear that! Thanks for commenting!

[@davidcuny7002]

Thanks! I got this working with a Windows 10 laptop using the CME WIDI Bud. After using it for a while, I ended up using a smaller (and lighter) phone charger. Fortunately, you can swap out the power supply without having to re-pair to the bud.

[@insertaghere]

This is amazing! So many possibilities with this for someone with limited income!

[@PhilGeissler]

Definitely a game-changer for me!

[@L337N00bs]

How am I just seeing this after years of owning this! Thank you!

[@PhilGeissler]

You're welcome!

[@polarnyne]

I wanted to buy an EWI but I was really frustrated that the wireless is really expensive and I really need it to play on gigs. You gave me a reason to be happy. Thank you very much.

[@PhilGeissler]

Thank you friend!

[@joshuarosen6242]

Thank you for this. It was very useful and even though I'm English rather than American I had absolutely no issue understanding you.

[@PhilGeissler]

Thank you :-)

[@Canxionero]

Amazing video, i'd never thought to see something like that ...WOW you are a genius!

[@PhilGeissler]

Wish i could take credit, but a friend told me about this. I just made the video. Thanks for watching :-)

[@stefx6598]

Thx - just tried this with my Ewi-USB - works a treat. I’ve also now implemented it with a Warbl - awesome. Running it with Celtic Sounds on ios and Native Instruments Suites on Windows 10.

[@PhilGeissler]

Great! They also work with my Roland Aerophone AE-10. I'll be doing another video soon showing how to connect an AE-10.

[@pierreaime6153]

Very good and useful tutorial... Also been trying to figure this out. Got the EWI5000 thinking that it could transmit midi wirelessly... now here it is. Thanks for sharing!

[@PhilGeissler]

This setup will not work with the EWI5000. Only the EWI-USB. The EWI4000s will work but you'll need the Yamaha MD-BT01 instead of the CME WIDI BUD. I recommend the Panda Midibeam for the EWI5000 and EWI4000s instead of this setup. The range and latency are a tad better with the Midibeam.

[@midasvideo6790]

if possible in EWI 5000. You only need a basic USB midi adapter and use MIDI OUT. They sell it in AMAZON from € 4 Forgive my English www.amazon.es/Entrada-Salida-interfaz-Convertidor-Adaptador-ordenador/dp/B015GRMJTG/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1516030988&sr=8-16&keywords=usb+midi

[@dennismoore7908]

Thx for posting this. I've been thinking about an EWI for a while, your demo of interfacing with the iPad pushed me to pull the trigger. I successfully played with GarageBand for a couple hours, loving it. One detail to emphasize: when you turn on BT in iPad settings, don't sit there waiting for it to find and connect with the Yamaha BT module. It won't show up until you go into your MIDI app and connect there.

[@PhilGeissler]

GarageBand is an awesome app! Thanks for watching!

[@dennismoore7908]

@@PhilGeissler yeah, but no saxophone?!? I see ThumbJam in my future. 🤔

[@studio5547]

Had to download another program to invoke Bluetooth into seeing the UD-BT01 otherwise my iPad didn't list it, which is something you forgot to mention or maybe didn't need due to your iPad version! Thanks for the information that you provided it got me 95% of the way.

[@PhilGeissler]

Fair point. Thanks for your input.

[@stevebaldock4967]

Just what I needed to know !! Looking to save up for an EWI USB - looks like I'll need to save a little more for these extras, too! Thanks for including PC - so many things these days are geared towards iPads, especially music !!!

[@PhilGeissler]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@guritche]

Thanks for this simple clear video!

[@PhilGeissler]

Thanks for watching!

[@joelmilanam]

You made my day. Thank you very much.

[@emil-9432]

Thanks, very useful tutorial!

[@Rayeiland]

Phil you're a genius! I bought the EWI Solo recently and have not been thrilled with the internal sounds and being able to play soft synths wirelessly is the way to go. I haven't found another solution.

[@PhilGeissler]

Let me know how it works with EWI SOLO.

[@Rayeiland]

PhilGeissler Phil, it works great until you turn on hi res breath.

[@PhilGeissler]

@@Rayeiland I just bought a Roland AE-10 and it doesn't seem to work with that instrument, but still trying to figure it out.

[@lalocura2025]

This is gold!

[@dolphinlink]

Super useful. I didn't know how to move forward from my EWI USB => Win 7 => Akai App => Scarlett Solo (only way I could get the latency down) and wish to explore the Apple world.

[@midasvideo6790]

MANY THANKS PhilGeissler I'm from Spain and I've been looking for this for my EWI USB for a long time. I also have an EWI 5000 and it also works You only need a basic USB midi adapter and use MIDI OUT. They sell it in AMAZON from € 4 Forgive my English

[@PhilGeissler]

Thanks for watching!

[@minyeonglee7364]

Midas video I try do that using ewi5000 and usb midi adapter. However it dosn't work. I ask you that MIDI IN don't connect, MIDI OUT connects with ewi5000 and usb port connects with ud-bt01, right?

[@bonanote]

Great !! Thanks , I did it and it works wonderfully. Just one question: once the EWI is connected to the iPad what software or plugin do you use to set it up ? Because mine goes to the default settings and I cannot change any of the options ( fingering, breath strength, CC controls, etc,etc ). Thanks

[@jerzyboy24music]

Would love to see an updated version of this with you actually performing live

[@PhilGeissler]

I actually have more content I need to post. Hopefully soon.

[@dreamlandmedia1658]

Hi Phil! I own a Akai EWI USB and have run into some problems when installing it on my new laptop. I previously used it with a 12 year old dell laptop with windows 7. 32 bit. Now i have a new laptop, lenovo yoga 9 64 bit with windows 10 and had some strange problems with delay when i play in certain ways. I have found a wireless solution that works really well. The installation went very smoothly and well otherwise. I installed the aria software and imported my instruments and settings files. I then use my EWI usb with wireless setup. Same setup on the old laptop and the new one. I connect the EWI to a Yamaha UD-BT01, which is connected to a small powerbank for power. Then I have a CME Widi Bud(updated to version 1.4) that recieves that signal and is connected to the laptop via USB. I just run the aria software and use ASIO4ALL and then everything runs very well with almost no latency. I have made some adjustments in the ARIA program to the instruments, reverb and controllers to get the sound and use I want. Now to the problem. At first it seemed all was well and worked exactly as with the older laptop, maybe slightly more delay and ”smooth” tones but nothing really noticeable. It is when i press the tones harder and play louder and faster. I suddenly get dealy of the notes and they can come half a second later, until i stop and start playing again. When i play slow songs, that is slow between the notes and I dont press more air and volume to it. It all goes well. The effect with delay comes after i have played a series of notes together and they are more ”energetic and loader” so to say. Like it gets dealy on these notes and then catches up again if I slow down or pause. Makes it impossible to play more intensly. Nothing like this happens on the old laptop. I have tried to fiddle with the asio4all settings and cant find anything that helps but not sure what part of the asio for all settings that might control this. The buffer size does not change this, i have tried from 64 up to 2000 and nothing changes, except there is a bit more delay and responsiveness as i go higher, as expected i suppose. So i keep it on the low numbers. What is causing this and what is this effect? Im not technical on a deep level and dont know where to look and what to change. I guess i have been lucky so far that the setup worked so good without me knowing so much about it. Is it problem something that can be fixed in asio4all settings? Is there some setting i can change within the aria software? What can be different on a much newer computer, something i need to change? I need some kind of hint of what it can be so i can start somewhere. I cannot really play when it is like this, when i get going and want to increase the intensity i lose the control of the instrument due to long dealy suddenly. I can only play slowly and carefully without delays. Hope you have some kind of idea what it can be

[@PhilGeissler]

A confusing problem for sure. I can only think of 2 possibilities... 1. The CC settings may need to be optimized. 2. The conduction for the keys is not operating well. I have had this problem myself. What I use is hand cream, not the greasy kind. I just rub a small amount on my fingertips. This usually helps with conduction. Let me know if you find the answer to the problem.

[@seanjackson5527]

Have you tried using the WIDI Bud as a transmitter instead? I want to try using a Vindor ES-1 + USB micro to Type-A adapter + WIDI Bud but the adapter won't get here for several weeks. If it works, that could avoid the Velcro, Battery, and short cable, no?

[@juana.velazquez9286]

Hi, I have the Yamaha UD-BT01, use it with my EWI-USB, works good, but with my EWI5000 I have problems. It says is connected but nothing. Any reason? Thanks

[@ZGoenMusic]

Hi! I'm personally looking to buy an AKAI EWI USB with all of the stuff that you recommended so that I can perform on stage eventually. I was wondering how far away can you stand from the CME WIDI BUD before it starts to lag. I've heard the distance was 10ft, but I'm not quite sure about it. Could you answer that for me? Thanks in advance! - Zane A. Goen / ZGoenMusic

[@PhilGeissler]

I'm not sure what the limited range is. I've used it to 10 ft. successfully.

[@nickgeddes9917]

Thank you for your great demonstration! I was just curious if you have any suggestions for the power source. There are a lot of options out there with various mAh ratings and voltage outputs. What do you think would be a good mAh rating for this setup?

[@PhilGeissler]

I use a typical mobile phone charger. The power is 4400 mAh, but you probably could get away with a smaller rating. The 4400 mAh powers the Yamaha UD-BT01 and EWI no problem. Thanks for watching!

[@jeremypierce2030]

Hi Phil. Thanks for the video. One question. I have bought a usb power bank and plugged the EWI into it but no green light appears on EWI. I have not purchased the UD BT01 as of yet. My question is: Does the EWI need the UD BT01 plugged into power bank before it will see a host and light up or is my usb bank not compatible? I ask this so as to avoid having to purchase the bluetooth unit if it wont work . Thankyou

[@PhilGeissler]

You cannot power and operate the EWi-USB wirelessly with just a portable battery. You need a Bluetooth USB midi interface adapter, such as the Yamaha UD-BT01.

[@hsitz]

Brilliant! What a cool solution. I may have an EWI-USB in my future.

[@peterrail3912]

This works ok. At first I thought that the system messages which are used to setup the ewi usb from the Garritan app on the PC might be blocked but they seem to be working. I am using a much smaller battery than the one in the video and it is adequate (2200 mAh). I am also using this connected to the Cognitone EWI USB controller linked to Reaktor6 via LoopMIDI playing Silverwood virtual instruments. Latency is not a problem. This interface has unleashed the EWI USB for me. Thanks.

[@peterrail3912]

One important note. I am using Microsoft windows 10 which is complete crap for BLE connections. The CME widibud bridge simulating the MIDI USB connection gets around Windows problems with BLE. All of my efforts to link directly using MIDIberry failed.

[@PhilGeissler]

Thanks for sharing your information. I'll have to check Silverwood out!

[@PhilGeissler]

If I could find a decent iPad app that would meet my needs I would move over to my iPad for Performances. Right now I am happy with Garritan Personal Orchestra on my Microsoft Surface.

[@saxofonymusicaconjoseangel3430]

hello I bought an aereophono ae-10 and I would like to work with wireless midi. Which is the best option

[@PhilGeissler]

You could try the Yamaha UD-BT01. I've also used Panda MidiBeam with my EWI 4000s, which might work.

[@raulshred]

EXCELLENT

[@PhilGeissler]

Thanks for watching!

[@stanelias8398]

I'm running a MacBook Pro, and I've had other Bluetooth devices (headphones) connect to it without any problem. Do I still need the CME WIDI BUD? And thanks for an >extremely< helpful video!

[@PhilGeissler]

I don't think so. Can't say for sure, because I don't have a MacBook Pro. I know you don't need the CME WIDI Bud with the iPad because of built-in MIDI Bluetooth. As long as the MacBook pro has a built in MIDI Bluetooth it should work.

[@TheWindGinProject]

PhilGeissler: I tried one about 3 years ago but I found that the Garritan software did not work well with full functions when using Windows 10 and Reaper. Are you using Windows 10? Thanks

[@PhilGeissler]

Yes, I'm not having any problems that I can perceive. And I use Reaper also.

[@IAMKUNLEOLUSESI]

Phil are you sure this really serve you well? Does it transmit midi wirelessly from your computer without latency? I want to try it with my Aerophone AE-10,I WOULD NOT NEED THE PORTABLE BATTERY BECAUSE it uses battery already

[@PhilGeissler]

I use this setup ever Sunday in our church band and have no problems at all. So much so that I have sold my EWI4000s and am currently selling my EWI5000 on eBay. This setup was an answer to going wireless with the EWI-USB, which is a dream come true!

[@joelmilanam]

Still you need battery to power the Bluetooth device.

[@PhilGeissler]

My laptop powers the CME WIDI BUD.

[@flipteezy]

what other ipad apps do you use with your EWI?

[@PhilGeissler]

GarageBand, SampleTank. and ThumbJam are the three I have currently. Always on the lookout for a good Sampling App! Thanks for watching

[@juana.velazquez9286]

Hi I use a MacBook, how to install the editor. Do I need the cd, that comes with the unit. Or where can I download it? Thanks

[@PhilGeissler]

Go to www.akaipro.com/ewi-usb and clcik on downloads. You'll find everything you need.

[@sautsitumorangkpk]

awesome.....

[@ToniAnnNotarfrancesco]

This is great. Thank you! btw, I read that the iPad, etc. needs Bluetooth 4.0 to connect to the Yamaha UD-BT01.

[@PhilGeissler]

I did not know that. Thanks for sharing!

[@ToniAnnNotarfrancesco]

This works marvelously! One question...what size battery charger is best? I have one that is 2600mah and one that is 5200mah. Will any size work? What are you using? Thank you again.

[@PhilGeissler]

I use 4400mAH. It last a very long time. I use it for 2 performances at church and practice before hand which equals about 3 hours and it never goes below full bars.

[@ToniAnnNotarfrancesco]

Thank you.

[@jiayuansun1325]

Hi thanks for the video ,do you experience latency ? I connect the ewi to iPad thru the powered usb hub and iPad USB adapter but there’s latency

[@PhilGeissler]

Are you using the Yamaha UD-BT01?

[@jiayuansun1325]

PhilGeissler not yet Phil ,I’m getting latency with the wired setting ,so I’m hesitate to get the UD BT 01

[@philnetlan]

Anyone have a model number for a 6" or 1 foot USB Midi cable to use with this setup? Thanks

[@PhilGeissler]

This where I got mine: tinyurl.com/yb7tjyt7

[@philnetlan]

Thanks! This is perfect.

[@joaocentenomoreira]

Hi, this should work with ewi5000 right? I am able to connect my iphone 7 to UD-BT01, it shows on thumbjam but then nothing happens, no sound coming from the ewi. Should the ewi be configured in any particular way? Can anyone help? Thank you.

[@PhilGeissler]

As far as I know the UD-BT01 does not work with the EWI 5000. You'll need to either connect directly to your iPhone via a camera connection kit usb adapter or use a wireless midi interface such as the Panda Midibeam. Thanks for watching!

[@saxcad]

Hi Phil Thanks!!! Just one question: using the Yamaha UD and the ipad software are able to correctly reproduce the after touch effect I mean does your breath effect the volume of the sound? Thanks again!

[@PhilGeissler]

If you are using the EWI-USB the Breath Controller by default is set on CC2 which is volume control. Having said that, I'm not sure of the iPad software you are using, it might be able to assign CC settings also? Thanks for wacthing!

[@MuzikaBox]

Amazing! But this wireless feature really should be build-in on the EWI. I am waiting EWI 6000 to support both wireless MIDI and audio.

[@PhilGeissler]

I am also interested in the next generation EWI! I tried the EWi 5000 but was not a fan. I had an EWI 4000s but it failed on me and I was not willing to spend the money on it to fix it. It's all good though, since finding a way to make the EWI USB wireless I've become an EWI USB evangelist, lol!

[@DocHollidayGames]

Do I need the CME Widi Bud if my laptop already has a bluetooth 4.1 chip internally?

[@PhilGeissler]

If it's not midi-compatible Bluetooth, then yes.

[@juana.velazquez9286]

Hi Do you need the WIDI bud for MacBook or do you need something else. Thanks

[@juana.velazquez9286]

I connected it to my iPad, thanks.

[@PhilGeissler]

No you do not need a WIDI Bud for the MacBook. It should have a built-in Midi Bluetooth, though you may need to do some type of audio setting setup. I don't have a MacBook so I'm not sure.

[@juana.velazquez9286]

PhilGeissler ok, it has to do with the setup. I will keep trying. Thanks for all advice. Really appreciate it.

[@stefanseethaler4360]

Hello. Is there any difference in latency between playing on usb with Yamaha UD-BT01. ? Thank you very much for great tutorial!

[@PhilGeissler]

Hi Stefan! If you are using the CME WIDI bud as a midi receiver make sure you have the updated software, that makes a big difference, but other than that the latency shouldn't be an issue.

[@BillGati]

@@PhilGeissler Do you need the bud if connecting to a Mac?

[@PhilGeissler]

@@BillGati No sir.

[@BillGati]

@@PhilGeissler I just bought the Yamaha UD on eBay and the Velcro strips Your video was very helpful in deciding not to get the Akai Ewi 5000

[@PhilGeissler]

@@BillGati I'm glad it was helpful. I hope to make more videos soon.

[@elyamzon]

Thanks for the tutorial. My UD-BT01 arrived yesterday. I plugged it to my portable charger but the UD-BT01 will turn off automatically after about 2 minutes. If I plug the UD-BT01 to the wall charger, it will stay on indefinitely. I wonder if my unit is defective. I really want to use my EWI wirelessly like how you are doing.

[@PhilGeissler]

That does seem strange. The fact that the UD-BT01 will stay on connected to a different source, maybe it's the portable charger?

[@elyamzon]

PhilGeissler thank you for the prompt reply. I tried Mophie and a 12,000 mA power bank and they all worked the same. I may have to exchange it for a different one.

[@saxofonymusicaconjoseangel3430]

it is possible this same kits for the AEREOPHONE AE-10

[@PhilGeissler]

Jose Angel Izquierdo I do not have a Roland AE-10, so can't say for sure. Thanks for watching.

[@saxofonymusicaconjoseangel3430]

thanks for your reply

[@juana.velazquez9286]

Have you try the Yamaha MD-BT01? It’s Midi connector to make it wireless. Check the videos from Yamaha.

[@PhilGeissler]

I don't think you can use the MD-BT01 with the EWI-USB. There is no 5pin midi port.

[@juana.velazquez9286]

PhilGeissler a ok

[@juana.velazquez9286]

PhilGeissler hi what capacity is your power bank? Thanks

[@PhilGeissler]

@@juana.velazquez9286 4000 mAh. But half that would work too. It's just a generic cell phone charger.

[@NEILDLC]

what do you call that battery pack?

[@PhilGeissler]

www.pny.com/powerpack-c4400?sku=P-B-4400-1-K01-RB

[@mandofiddlehorn]

Hello: I was told by Yamaha that the UD-BT01 only supports Apple products. Is the signal path through the IPAD to the Windows PC, or are you going through the laptops Bluetooth ? I purchased the UD-BT01 and my Windows 10 laptop sees the device, but it doesn't show up in the Garritan Aria player. Any suggestions?.

[@PhilGeissler]

mandofiddlehorn I'm using the CME WIDI BUD as the Bluetooth receiver for the laptop. The iPad doesn't need the CME WIDI BUD.

[@PhilGeissler]

Also, once you have the CME WIDI BUD, you'll also need the WIDI Plus download from their website. The latency is really bad without it.

[@mandofiddlehorn]

Hello: Thank you very much for your response. I do have Bluetooth connection to the Windows 10 laptop, but the wireless adapter doesn't show up as available in Garritan software or other software. I am using a similar bud which appears to be operating properly. was told by Yamaha that the wireless midi adapter only supports Apple products. The Yamaha support person was dumbfounded how you are able to connect with Windows. Please confirm, you are using Windows platform, and which version, on your laptop. Thanks again

[@mandofiddlehorn]

Is the CMI WIDI BUD a special Bluetooth bud which is designed for midi?

[@PhilGeissler]

I'm using Windows 7 in this video. Currently I am using a Microsoft Surface 3 with Windows 10. Both work very well.

[@bonanote]

Phil thanks for the like you posted on my comment, but , sorry to insist: what app, or software or plugin do you use from within the iPad to set up the EWI once you have connected it through Bluetooth ?

[@PhilGeissler]

I set up my EWI-USB through the Aria software that came with the EWI. I don't have any problems with maintaining those settings when connected to the iPad. I'm not sure if there is an iPad app that does this. If you find one I would be grateful if you would share that knowledge. Much Thanks!

[@bonanote]

@@PhilGeissler Well I do the same thing but with the Cognitone Akai Ewi Control. software using the laptop bluetooth, then disconnecting this connection and reconnecting to the iPad, but it's a two stage process, not very elegant, and it implies carrying around both the laptop and the iPad.... It defeats the purpose of portability. I am now investigating the possibility of having the preset EWI Sysex files in my iPad and sending them directly to the EWI from the iPad. At least this way I could leave the laptop at home.

[@PhilGeissler]

@@bonanote But how would you install the sysex file onto the EWI using the iPad?

[@bonanote]

@@PhilGeissler well, I can get the Sysex files from the Aria Setup in the PC/Laptop , transferring it over to the iPad is not a major issue. Now I am in the process of trying to use the Mozsic plugin to send the Sysex file from , say AUM with Mozaic to the EWI..... I understand it is possible , but haven't been able to do it yet ( who knows, if there is a charitable soul reading this.... he might be able to help )

[@bonanote]

Phil there are these two scripts which you can use with Mozaic , tat allow you to adjust the parameters directly from the iPad. I have been using them and they work with the BT01. patchstorage.com/akai-ewi-usb-setup-settings/ and. patchstorage.com/akai-ewi-usb-performance-controller-settings/

[@estarok]

genius

[@ToniAnnNotarfrancesco]

Hi again. I've been using this with my EWI USB. As I play, notes stick and continue to play sustained until I play that note again or hit the reset button on the ewi which causes the sound to repeat once more. I was told that this happens because of the Bluetooth connection and if I hard wired it that it wouldn't happen. Is that true? I'm also using midimittr on my ipad to connect Bluetooth and Music Studio. Can you or anyone else please help me fix this? Thank you!

[@ToniAnnNotarfrancesco]

Also, are there other apps besides Thumb Jam with great sounds for live performance?

[@PhilGeissler]

Can't say I've had this problem. Perhaps if you remove the mouthpiece cover and clean the tube posts with a needle that might help. It could be a problem with the tube that connects to the breath sensor. That reminds me I should do a video on disassembly and cleaning of the EWI-USB.

[@PhilGeissler]

GarageBand and SampleTank are 2 others I use, but there many others that are available. If you are on Facebook you could join some EWI groups and post that question. I'm sure others would love to share their favorite iPad apps.

[@juana.velazquez9286]

Hi what number is the usb cable?

[@PhilGeissler]

1 foot in length. A USB 2.0. I'd be curious if you get a 3.0 how it works out for you? Great question!

[@juana.velazquez9286]

I have a 2.0

[@PhilGeissler]

@@juana.velazquez9286 That's what I use.

[@PhilGeissler]

@@juana.velazquez9286 What I'm ready is that since the EWI-USB connector is a 2.0 that even if you could connect a 3.0 it wouldn't increase the speed, because the 3.0 will fall back to a 2.0 speed since the device itself is a 2.0 connection.

[@CANALDOSAXOFONISTA]

Any latence?

[@PhilGeissler]

No, not that I've noticed. If using the CME WIDI BUD make sure you have the driver installed from their website. xkeyair.com/widi-bud/

[@CANALDOSAXOFONISTA]

@@PhilGeissler ok, thanks!

[@PhilGeissler]

@@CANALDOSAXOFONISTA You're welcome.

[@atomas11]

It works with Megallan on iPad! I tried to make Megallan connect with EWI USB via bluetooth MIDI using Yamaha UD-BT01, as explained in your video. At first, Megallan didnt show bluetooth device in input list, but after connecting first via ThumbJam, then suddenly UD-BT01 appeared in in Megallan inputs (and iPad settings as bluetooth device) - and it plays smoothly! Check out the Megallan sounds and playing here, kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHzZoGSvj6eeqJI

[@PhilGeissler]

I have ThumbJam also. It connected as soon as I enabled the midi connection in the "Pref" section. Thanks for commenting!

[@Its303AcidBass]

I would put a rubberband or velcro straps around the neck for extra security to hold it in. Thank you for sharing this information.

[@PhilGeissler]

Thanks for watching!