Is the CME Widi Bud Pro wireless Bluetooth midi usb device worth buying?

[@ralis]

Thanks for this, I have 2 widi masters and I did not think I needed the widi bud pro until… you informed me that it could sync 4 devices! All the email ads I got from CME did not explain that point well enough. Thanks again

[@IbandUK]

Ralis Kahn Hi, glad you found my video helpful 😀👍 With the latest firmware update, you can sync 4 Widi devices to a Widi Master too. Just for clarity though, I will point out, you can sync it with up to 4 CME Widi devices... I wasn't able to include the built in Bluetooth midi of my Ax Edge (so I plugged a Widi Master into my Ax Edge instead).

[@CMEPro]

@@IbandUK currently we are working on an expansion of our firmware to allow Bluetooth MIDI devices such as your AX to be part of WIDI groups. It will also allow macOS. Unfortunately, iOS, Android and Windows switch their Bluetooth address every 15minutes for security reasons. Which makes it still a challenge to allow them to be part of WIDI groups.

[@WordupG]

@@CMEProcan I assume that if I have the Bud Pro connected to my iPad via USB hub, this limitation wouldn’t matter?

[@ClaudeYoung]

Thank you for making these videos!!! I was on the fence about the Widi bud Pro as I have a Widi Master & Jack running with the software. But this is a much better solution!!!

[@IbandUK]

Claude Young I'm glad you found my video helpful 😀👍

[@oao8227]

Was there a previous version of Widi Bud before Widi Bud Pro? I was going to buy one on amazon but noticed it didn't say "Pro". Can't figure out if the "pro" is an updated version or if some sites just name the product differently

[@IbandUK]

OaO Hi, yes, the Widi Bud was launched in 2016 and used Bluetooth 4. The Widi Bud Pro is new and has more advanced Midi technology and uses the more advanced Bluetooth 5. You can tell the difference because the old version has CME Widi Bud written on it and the new version has CME Widi Bud Pro written on it. There may be some places still selling the older Widi Bud but I would recommend buying from a source that clearly states Widi Bud Pro (or buy direct from CME).

[@oao8227]

@@IbandUK thanks! Almost bought off Amazon earlier but hesitated when i didn't see it says pro

[@supermaestro67]

Hello. to get along. Question: Is widi bud pro "enough for korg pa 1000 [usb host a] and Airturn BT200S-6 connection?

[@IbandUK]

dumitru jitaru Hi, I am working on a new video that will be uploaded soon that should help answer your question. I don't have a pa1000 and bt200s-6 so I can't say specifically for your setup.

[@supermaestro67]

@@IbandUK I'm looking forward to making the video. thanks.

[@raimundanogueira1823]

Can you make this connection with the Roland xps 10 and the M-audio oxygen 25 controller?, like the xps 10 timbres on the controller😐🎹

[@IbandUK]

Raimunda Nogueira Hi, from what I can see, both the xps 10 and the oxygen 25 only have usb-b type midi connectors so they will not work with the widi bud pro. To connect them you need a midi usb host. Midi usb hosts normally only connect usb to midi din and not usb to usb, however you could try my hack... kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKaun55pfcaNfKM

[@lattieboyjohn]

Does the Widi bud pro has any problems when you play fast.? The problem that I have is that I have an Akai EWI USB and im trying to get it to work wireless. it works perfect connecting from the widi uhost to the widi master but doesn't work great with the widi bud. the notes choke up all the time and the wind instruments sound like a polyphonic instrument. If i play slow it works but as soon as you play fast its a problem. I would get the widi bud pro just need to know if this will solve my problem. Thks for your help.

[@IbandUK]

lattieboy George I have not personally had any problems with the widi bud pro but I wouldn't say I play particularly fast. The widi bud pro is designed to plug into a usb a-type port not a usb b-type port so I guess you must be using an adapter, which itself could be a potential problem.

[@lattieboyjohn]

@@IbandUK My problem was the Widi bud , as soon as I replaced the widi bud to the widi bud pro my problems was solved. In order to connect the akai ewi usb to my widi Uhost i have to use an adapter.

[@kordelwilliams5770]

Cool

[@IbandUK]

Kordel Williams 😍👍

[@totemofmelon6470]

Can you do a tutorial for the effect used in Jessica baio's skin at 2.26? In the sentence can't breathe

[@IbandUK]

Totem of Melon Hi, I will have listen and see what I do 😀👍

[@totemofmelon6470]

@@IbandUK thank you so much for trying👏🙌