Widi Jack - The ULTIMATE Wireless/Bluetooth MIDI System

[@CMEPro]

Really great! Thank you so much for this excellent explanation. The little 3M sticker is actually a little magnet to stick WIDI Jack on any surface ;-)

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Oh awesome! I didn’t realize that. That’s really cool. Thank you again, the WIDI series have been a great addition to my live show. 🤘

[@davidwai90]

Is it possible to use WIDI jack to connect two different midi devices? Midi-out on Device A and then midi-in on Device B? And then can Device A send midi to Device B using the wired connection(pass thru the Widi Jack), but I also want to use my iPad to send wireless midi to Device B.

[@CMEPro]

@@davidwai90 why shouldn’t you use just a wire between A and B then? Technically you can add a different device to the IN and OUT of your WIDI Jack. You can then route MIDI separately to the MIDI IN and OUT via a routing app or by using MIDI channels via WIDI groups. Still, WIDI Jack is a Bluetooth MIDI adapter. So, you will always need another Bluetooth MIDI device or WIDI device to transmit and receive MIDI via Bluetooth. You can split that transmitting and receiving via MIDI In and OUT, but you cannot send from MIDI Out to MIDI In via WIDI Jack as you asked.

[@mirekandrassy2928]

What about reliability on the stage where is more 2,4GHz devices?

[@CMEPro]

@@mirekandrassy2928 Bluetooth 5 implements a technology called Adaptive Frequency Hopping allowing the wireless connection to change frequency automatically when needed

[@matthewgaines10]

Just started moving my gear to WIDI Master. Setting up on Android was a cluster but got working by brute force. Once you got it, it's easy from there. No fuss. A digital piano, synth, and MPC are done. Waiting parts to do a 2nd DP and synth.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Yeah CME PRO is making some great stuff for wireless midi!

[@matthewgaines10]

@@ScottUhlMusic The hardware is impressive. The Android software is forgettable.

[@Jellybeantiger]

And useless on Windows 11these devices​@@matthewgaines10

[@OldRasputin]

Unreal, I was just looking this up a few hours ago, and you post this.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

I can program wireless midi devices, make KZbin videos, AND read minds 🤘

[@lgovantes1]

Great video, as usual. I think another advantage of the WIDI Jack is that for a tight pedalboard, the MIDI plugs have a smaller footprint to connect.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Good point!

[@AlanElias350]

This is the best explanation ever. Im getting both. Thank you.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thanks! Enjoy 🤘 They have helped me out a ton in my setup. Also, the USB midi video should be out soon so be sure to watch for it!

[@christopherheadcase6886]

You are basically my in ear guru.. I run backing tracks via a laptop into our x32 rack in ear rig. But we still need a way to start and stop intros and move to the next one without having to run to the back of the stage... I was using a35ft midi to USB cable and a footswitch to accomplish this.. so thanks to this little review I now have a widi host going to a widi bud pro and I am now 1 less cable on the stage. Thank you again Scott

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Nice! Glad it’s working out for you. Losing cables is always amazing!

[@christopherheadcase6886]

@@ScottUhlMusic I'm like you I hate cables and prefer a clean stage and rehearsal space

[@ScottUhlMusic]

@@christopherheadcase6886 100%!!

[@garyshumate1362]

Gonna try this with my Boss Katana and Stage Traxx 3. Only has midi input. Thanks for the helpful video!

[@kentaccordionist]

I’ve had the master for ages. It works great. Now I need the Jack for my accordion. And the uhost for my ewi.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Gotta get the full collection 😊

[@limofranky1]

Excellent item for Bluetooth thanks

[@isaith777]

Love this channel ! Greetings from Colombia

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thank you 🙏

[@pensive_]

UPDATE: ScottMusic is correct. Not ALL midi as you profess. That is misleading. As an example. It doesnt take USB midi from controllers with usb midi output, converting to 5 pin din to control my synthesizers, and that is what I look for.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

They have the usb one here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2XEfYyBfN6cg80si=Ju1mJgscPiMW1q2J

[@pensive_]

@@ScottUhlMusic Yes you are right.

[@cable1722]

Thank you. That was really helpful.

[@bastiaananthonie]

great review and it rely has inspired me to work finally proper with Midi. Still using my truaty Alesis IO Dock with my my 2008 Ipad 😂... reason... cause i love the IO Dock. With this Wibi i can finally work better with midi and add my #ACPAD to it as that was not possible at all as the 2008 Ipad at that time only had Bluetooth and no midi over Bluetooth (except with the iRig BlueBoard in the dedicated app) So i am so exited to buy the CME Wibi master and this one to move forward with my still favourit setup :-) Kind healthy regards from out of Finland, Bastiaan

[@tomashcroft7024]

It would be awesome if you could do a review of the Boss VE500 and specifically using it Midi/Widi Jack/StageTraxx 3. This pedal is notorious for having the worst documented instructions ever. Having you break things down would help a lot of people. Cheers!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

I’ll have to look into it 👍

[@diamondfieldmusic]

Really helpful video and great channel - cheers!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thanks!

[@oao8227]

I don't know much about midi. But I do know that I'm trying to use the least amount of stuff. Maybe when the ampero stomp (they're version of hx stomp) comes out I can use this widi jack thing, keep the ampero hidden back by the amp/drum riser, and only have a small thing wirelessly up front like the ampero control unit that just came out. Not sure if that's possible but I'll look into it later. Don't know much about this stuff yet

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Here’s one of my videos explaining midi and midi programming if you are interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6C4paaeod92itE

[@3xAudio]

Very Helpful. Thank you

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Glad to help!

[@karimgurrola6472]

Thank you so much for your video and this information. However, I have a question: If the WIDI Master can only be powered through the MIDI OUT, how would I pair two WIDI Masters (one for the controller and the other to the receiver)? It doesn't make much sense that both of the WIDIs are connected to the OUTs, right? 🤔 Besides, what I would like to do is connect a Ground Control Pro (GCP MIDI foot controller) to 2 HEX Audio Switcher units. To my understanding, the two HEX units should be connected in series: OUT of the first unit into the IN of the second unit, right? So the whole chain would be: GCP MIDI OUT > First HEX MIDI IN > First HEX MIDI OUT > Second HEX MIDI IN. In this scenario, how can I substitute the standard MIDI cable that goes from GCP MIDI OUT into the First HEX MIDI IN with the WIDI Master? 🤔

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Widi master gets power from the Out, but the two still connect when they are powered on, and the IN connector still receives the wireless midi signal 👍

[@karimgurrola6472]

@@ScottUhlMusic Yeah, but if I have to connect one WIDI to the OUT (controller) and a second WIDI to the IN (receiver), how would I turn the second WIDI on without using the MIDI IN of the receiver (because I need that port to link a second unit)?

[@SirKeefyKeef]

Great video mate, I’m really into this. I’ve olde skool gear and want to hook it up to my iPad Pro now with Logic Pro…. Not sure which I need, or both! lol. This is the 1st of your videos I’ve seen so I’m gonna check if you’ve done the one you mentioned at the end…. I might need that too…. My current issue is “does my ancient ensiniq mirage generate power at midi out?” Time to find out 🤓✌🙏

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thanks! You can use this device, but you can also do it this way too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJW4hmNvr9CLjNUsi=iPuTyau2Urpd_CWO

[@RadekPilich]

6:10 How does pairing with more than two devices work? Does one need a phone / computer for that? And is it possible to create other than simple pair connections i.e. A OUT to B IN - B OUT to C-IN, or even possible send one out into two ins?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

It is able to just auto pair without any sort of computer or tablet. I’m not sure how it’s able to do that, it just works. There is an app for further configuration if you need it. So I think the 1 out 2 in would be the easiest way to set it up if I’m understanding properly

[@milsamilsa-is8uv]

Is it possible to bulit mixed wireless and wired system? I mean wireless midi commander, hx stomp with widi jack pluged into midi in, then from hx stomp midi out wired connection to the loooper and tube amp with midi capabilities. I want to control hx stomp by wireless connection and hx stomp then transmits its own data based on preset/snapshot to the rest of rig. Thanks.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Yes you can definitely combine wireless and wired midi signal 👍

[@Romenet310]

I have a some gear that just has a computer cable to usb. Is there a way to convert that to midi to where I can use one of these Widi jacks? I want to go wireless with those devices.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

For USB MIDI, they have the WIDI UHOST that they just released actually and I plan to do a video about that here soon 👍

[@Romenet310]

@@ScottUhlMusic I just saw that. I’m gonna check it out. Thanks.

[@alexonzemokong8798]

Both device are good na widi jack has low profile jack and main interace can easily hide behind your gear, and widi master is still much better than using traditionall midi cable and THIS IS WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR A LONG TIME. Imma but now!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Nice! Enjoy 🤘

[@aaronzanet7352]

Hi, great review! I have a question, how many midi messages can the Widi Jack receive and transmit at the same time?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Basically as many as you want I believe. Just like midi

[@aaronzanet7352]

Thank you!

[@piojosogame]

bro awesome video. I dont know nothing about MIDI, but I have a question, can I use this device to connect my keyboard (instrument) to mi PA system???

[@ScottUhlMusic]

No, Bluetooth midi is not for audio. Midi itself is not audio either 👍

[@piojosogame]

@@ScottUhlMusic thank you so much

[@George-nx8zu]

Is there a solution for something like an AKAI MPK Mini or a Novation Launchkey Mk 3, one of those mini MIDI controllers that isn't able to power anything on its own? Is there some kind of solution where both the Mini MIDI Controller and WIDI Jack could get power from something while the WIDI Jack is plugged into the Mini MIDI Controller's MIDI Out port? Not sure if I am phrasing these questions right. I guess you would plug both the WIDI Jack and MIDI Controller into like.. a power bank? And then the WIDI Jack would also be connected to the MIDI Controller?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

You can use a power bank with these if you need external power, yes 👍

[@RikOliveiraOficial]

Hi. I usa a Boss GM800 Synth on my guitar via its midi pickup with a stereo cable . Can i go wireless ?!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

If it has a MIDI outport yes 👍

[@wellnesswisdom-vi2sb]

Hey Scott I wonder if you have experienced using the Yamaha MD-BT01 disconnecting during live performance...Really frustrating. Updated firmware and I had two disconnects in a one hour show today....

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Yup, I never use the Yamaha one anymore. WIDI all the way!

[@wellnesswisdom-vi2sb]

@@ScottUhlMusic Thanks Scott...love all your videos. I still owe you some 3D printed brackets for your iPhone and iPad.

[@Aqua-28Purpz]

Cool to see music production innovating in such interesting ways to make creativity our main focus and spend less time figuring things out because of things not interconnecting properly to be able 2 work together as one intends them to do so. Making it easier for complex ideas to flourish as envisioned. Exciting times for music production🦾

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Absolutely! Especially for a music gear nerd like myself :)

[@thainmlh]

3m tape is on a magnet....which attaches to the Midi jack via that magnet.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Yup that’s correct 👍 I got that wrong in the video

[@hardstones17]

I have a setup that I would use this as Midi OUT only, as the midi out of my HX stomp goes to a Tonex to change amps via snapshots with the command center. Would this still work with just a MIDI in or does it require both the in and out to function?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

If you are controlling two things, your hx stomp would just need MIDI OUT and then the tonex would just need MIDI IN 👍

[@Jonas-km4qx]

Thanks! Will this work in reverse? Let's say I have a keyboard with Bluetooth that i want to connect to my old MPC with no Bluetooth? Thanks!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Yup, if I understand that correctly you definitely should be able to since the widi Jack can send an receive midi 👍

[@Jonas-km4qx]

Awesome!

[@mauroo33]

Hi Scott, very impressive. Because of your videos, I went and bought the three stage traxx app, widi jack and widi master. However it has not been as easy as it may seem. Can I send wireless midi messages from stage traxx to a midi controller via widi, and then send messages from that midi controller to my effects processor via another widi?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Yes you definitely can 👍 I have a midi guide here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6C4paaeod92itE and hopefully that helps. Midi can be a headache sometimes. Although, now that I’m thinking of it, do you need double wireless? Because it likely will auto connect the two devices together. So you wouldn’t be able to connect to it via Bluetooth. I would have to think more about that. You almost always are able to get it to work. You might just need something like this instead though: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4izhYx4ppWJmqM And you can also schedule a zoom call with me if you need more help setting up your gear at www.scottuhlmusic.com/consulting

[@Jellybeantiger]

How do the cables go in? CME don't mention this. I tried both ways.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

2.5mm side goes into the widi jack

[@MichaelPacicca]

Question: I teach piano lessons and was wondering if I plugged this bluetooth unit into the back of my KORG C1 piano, would I be able to cut the volume off of the piano with my phone app to have control over my student? Thanks for your time in this matter :o)

[@ScottUhlMusic]

If the Korg accepts a midi command that turns down the volume, then yes you can 👍

[@MichaelPacicca]

I'm an old guy Scott, don't know much about these electronics. Would you know if the KORG C1 Air model accepts a midi command? The piano does have a MIDI Out and In port at the back. I appreciate any help you can share young man @@ScottUhlMusic

[@wellnesswisdom-vi2sb]

Scott Quick Question. I bought two WIDI Masters. Updated their Firmware and renamed them successfully. When I power up the two devices they are connected to, One of them comes up with the flashing blue light ready to connect, the other one always comes up with the solid Turquise color and I cannot connect to it unless I power it down and restart. Have you experienced this? Do I have to always power on and connect WIDI Masters one at a time? Thanks.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

I have not experienced this, so I don’t know. I would reach out to them directly

[@jideoduko5891]

I've got 5 midi devices that I want to connect to my laptop but I don't know the full list of stuff to buy. My laptop (windows 11) has bluetooth connectivity already. Can you advise on the things I need to get?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Check out the Widi stuff 👍 they also are just now releasing a 6 thru one that would probably be what you need. It’s by CME Pro. Check it out on their website

[@keitheverettesmith9878]

Can I WIDI out of my first midi decide and WIDI in from my last midi device and have them all in a chain?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

I’m not sure I know what you mean, but for multiple midi devices to be connected, I personally like this guy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4izhYx4ppWJmqMsi=uOj2H_ND600wE7gR

[@Praxever]

So,quick question if I'm attempting to connect a only midi in Volca FM to a Bluetooth midi controller, does this device do the trick ?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

If your device only has midi in, this will work with it 👍 you just have to plug the midi Jack into power in order to use that way because midi OUT is what would power the device. But using it will power will work

[@mirekandrassy2928]

Hi there, MIDI Out on HX stopm is not powered? There is a standard 5pin DIN, so you could use MIDI Master if there is a voltage on HX STOMP

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Yeah the widi master works great with the stomp 👍

[@Jellybeantiger]

I tried the Widi Master AND Widi Jack with my Yamaha DTX Multi 12. Both don't come up as a Bluetooth device in Windows. Sending them back to Amazon before I go broke sigh.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

I’ve seen some people say they have problems with windows, but it still works very well with Mac, iOS, and other widi devices

[@Jellybeantiger]

@@ScottUhlMusic I love my PC. Not spending a fortune on an Apple.They are not good at much like a PC anyway.

[@dkpardee41]

This looks like a possible solution to a setup I'm trying. I want to use an app called OnSong (I'm hoping you know of it) to control some Strymon pedals I have. I got the Strymon Conduit as a MIDI hub and I am hoping to use the Widi Jack to connect the hub to OnSong. It seems very similar to the setup you describe with your Helix and the Widi Jack. Any idea if this would work for me? Really like your videos!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Yup, OnSong is good for midi. Although I have switched to stage Traxx 3 now. I have a 3 part video series on it. Here’s the first one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npXEknV_g9GraNE But widi Jack works well for this 🤘

[@dkpardee41]

@@ScottUhlMusic Thanks for the quick reply. I’ve watched a good bit of your Stage Traxx 3 videos. Very impressive app (and excellent videos, too). I’ve put so much time into OnSong that I’m hesitant to change, but ST3 looks really good. I may experiment with it alongside OnSong to see if I can convince myself to switch. Lol! I’m also going to try the Widi Jack, which seems like it will do the job. Fingers crossed!

[@BIGTREESJOE]

FYI, It was a big disappointment to discover that the WIDI Master would not work with the MIDI Commander by MeloAudio. I wonder if this new version would have the same issue. I suspect that the MIDI Commander MIDI output is the problem.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

I haven’t used that device, but I’m almost positive it would be MIDI Commander’s fault and not the WIDI master’s fault. Give this one a try, as the WIDI Jack is designed this situation exactly 🤘

[@XIIMonkeysMusicGroup]

My DMX Controller has only Midi In, can I use this with that?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Yup, you will likely just need to power the Widi Jack while using it..: but that’s what it’s there for 🤘

[@Endlesssssss]

Can I plug the ¼ yrs to 2.5 from the Widi Jack into my guitar and send signals directly to my iPad/iMac?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

As like a wireless guitar for audio? No. These are wireless midi devices

[@Endlesssssss]

@@ScottUhlMusic I’m asking if there’s gear to convert the signal to midi as I’ve seen on some sites with annoyingly little explanation on the subject

[@Charlie_Lionelli]

I use Roland GR-55 with my violin (8 pin DIN). If I connect Widi Jack with mini adapter from 6 to 8 pin, is there other midi that I can plug into GR-55 (GK 13 pin) so it can connect wirelessly? Please let me know if you think that would work. Thanks so much! 😊

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Hmmm interesting. I don’t know if it would work, but if you try it let me know the results 👍

[@Charlie_Lionelli]

@@ScottUhlMusic Yes, there must be a way somewhere out there 😄 thanks so much for your response!

[@cinocino9342]

Hi, il mio widi jack è connesso tramite il midi out della pedaliera midi blackstar live logic al mio Mac m1….. tutto perfetto!!! Ma poi all interno di mainstage la pedaliera non cambia in preset!!! Dove sbaglio?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

There are a lot of reasons why it couldn’t be working in MainStage. MainStage has a good “learn” feature if I remember correctly. I would try that 👍

[@cwmoriarty]

Can this be used as a "USB Midi" host? Like for a device without DIN/3.5mm midi input.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

This one I meant for usb midi: WIDI Uhost - Convert USB MIDI to WIRELESS/BLUETOOTH MIDI - Demo/Review kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2XEfYyBfN6cg80

[@cwmoriarty]

@@ScottUhlMusic beautiful, thanks!

[@enochwood2295]

Can I use the widi master connecting my Juno to My Korg RK100s2 Keytar as a controller using only one pair.. anyway the korg rk100s2 only have 1 midi out (no midi in) and a USB type B for midi connection.. will it work with only a pair of WIdi Master?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

If you need any sort of USB midi, look into this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2XEfYyBfN6cg80si=xvOYmz4Zy7ja3TbZ

[@enochwood2295]

@@ScottUhlMusic so this one will not work? The link you give me is more complicated, I don't think I like that one

[@Ast3rixMusic]

Are you able to access your helix using the helix app on your pc using the widi jack? Looks promising with it working for both the stomp and helix. I would like to get rid of the cables to my pc for the helix app.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

What are you connecting to your PC with? If it's audio or usb, then no this wont work. But for sending midi messages from your PC to your Helix and vice versa, yes this would work!

[@Ast3rixMusic]

@@ScottUhlMusic I am just using a standard usb type a cable for pc connectivity. This is only so I can use the helix app. I use it to make patch changes without having to bend over the helix which is sitting on the floor. It would be nice to get rid of that cable and only use the widi jack. I also have a Morningstar MC8 which I use to make midi cc patch changes to it, but it is connected via 5pin din. My plan was to get rid of both methods and have a cable free setup.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Ok I understand. You are using USB to connect it to the computer to use the hx edit app. This will not work for that for sure. I don’t think there is a wireless option for that type of connection. Even the UHost which is wireless usb midi is just meant for midi 👍

[@Ast3rixMusic]

@@ScottUhlMusic Ok thank you very much!!!

[@carlossalazar4508]

Have a question. I wanna tap tempo my H9 with HXFX is that possible??

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Look into the Midi Baby by Disaster Area. I believe that will be what you are looking for

[@johnnysolo5743]

Does this work with USB midi? Is there an adaptor needed?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

The UHOST does: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2XEfYyBfN6cg80

[@michaelmccabe9202]

Can I plug this into my orba 2 to make it discoverable on my android?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Does the orba 2 have midi? If it does not have midi, this won’t work with it

[@michaelmccabe9202]

@@ScottUhlMusic as far as i know its being called a drum/synth/midi device and apple recognizes midi over bluetooth and windows doesnt.

[@sekritskworl-sekrit_studios]

Does WIDI always get power from the MIDI jack?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Not always no, depends on the device

[@sekritskworl-sekrit_studios]

@@ScottUhlMusicOk, follow up question... If it does not receive power via the MIDI port... how does it draw power/function?

[@tornadoluke]

Hi, I have a question about the automation of live performance. I have 2 midi enabled devices that are connected to each other. Sometimes we change the order of our songs. And then I have to tap dance to select some patch in other banks so the correct patch is active. Do you know a good app (no daw) that allows me to select the right song on the fly on stage? Will the Widi master app allow to do these program changes in a predetermined sequence?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

I like ableton for sure for song management. Although I do show you how to do it in logic here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHfclKd8eL-WiZI Widi can be used to send program changes to load new songs, yes 👍

[@tornadoluke]

@@ScottUhlMusic thank you very much for the info and link. I play in 2 rock coverbands thus we don't take laptops with Daw's on the stage. We don't have backing tracks to play over. All is done live. So only a 'next song' button that triggers 1 midi PC message will be enough. Is there something that works for us on smartphone?

[@eldaviplays4gsus]

What if you want to have 4 pedals?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

If you want to control 4 pedals? Use 4 WIDI master or WIDI jacks 👍

[@suspectdown5133]

I have a 1988 Casio PG 380 Guitar controller (MIDI out only). Do you plug one into the guitar and the other into the MIDI receiver ? I have a older M-Audio mid air transmitter with receiver that takes batteries right now. Not sure this would work to connect the guitar to a rack mount casio 10M/8M synth set up. Plug one 5 pin transmitter into the guitar and one receiver into the other ? then plug a transmitter (out) from there to the other MIDI equipment ? All I need is the initial connection for the guitar. So now that I watched the video I think I will have a power problem coming out of the guitar ?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

That’s a lot of questions about gear I’m not familiar with haha. I’m honestly not sure. You can always order one and if it doesn’t work plan to return it. Amazon is great with returns

[@suspectdown5133]

@@ScottUhlMusic After looking a little more I do not think it will work. It appears to need power from the source to transmit. I do not think that older equipment will work without needing a USB power connection ? Still trying to figure it out. I control several pieces of MIDI equipment with the guitar. Thank you for responding.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

It has an option to get power just in case the device it’s plugged into does not send power. So you can do that if for some reason it doesn’t

[@suspectdown5133]

@@ScottUhlMusic That defeats the purpose of "wireless" on the guitar. The Guitar does have its own 9v battery power along with a 9v power supply source. Still not sure if they had a reason to send voltage to the MIDI or not when just using a 5 pin cord. The M-Audio has a trans pack with 2 AA's along with the receiver. I am working on making an internal wireless guitar and MIDI controller with no wires. The batteries in the guitar will be rechargeable when put in its stand. The guitar (look it up) has little to no space inside it because of the electronics of the built in synth and MIDI controller. would like to eliminate the M-Audio battery pack transmitter box. Thanks.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Nice! Sounds like a cool project you are working on for sure. Best of luck with it, it sounds pretty sweet 🤘

[@reynoldalcantara5760]

Good day sir. Is it posible to convert vga adapter to 9pin midi adapter. Please help. Thanks

[@ScottUhlMusic]

VGA? The video connector? There’s no way to convert a video signal to a midi signal.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Well with a quick google search I guess they do make VGA to midi adapters? I guess I just do not understand how VGA works. It doesn’t make much sense to me, so I wouldn’t be able to help. Sorry!

[@mmengitaar]

Has anyone used this product in a tube amp to switch the amp settings?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

@@mmengitaar the amp would need to respond to that command via MIDI.

[@mmengitaar]

@@ScottUhlMusic I own a revv120 with midi possibilities. It will be to follow my midi changes running from Logic Pro. That would be cool

[@gtora1982]

Can it used on katana amp?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

I’ve never used one so I’m not sure. But if it accepts midi inputs/controls then it should 👍

[@miticachiritaofficial2662]

Salut o intrebare merge si pe roland gi 20 ma refer ca la gi 20 sunt 13 pini astept raspuns

[@ScottUhlMusic]

If I'm understanding correctly (with google translate), are you using a device that has a 20pin midi? Is that what you are saying?

[@miticachiritaofficial2662]

@@ScottUhlMusic hello I have a roland gi 20 midi interface and I am interested if your system works and for me I would like to wireles my cable from roland gi20 has 13 pins

[@ScottUhlMusic]

@@miticachiritaofficial2662 ahhhh gotcha! Sorry, I do not believe this one works with a 13 pin MIDI cable. I guess that's the one that isn't available with this adapter. Sorry. I'm sure they will think of one if they can :) CME PRO is doing a lot of stuff with wireless midi.

[@alexc2234]

Has anyone tried using multiple Widis together?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Yup 🤘 I use two at once and they pair automatically. CME PRO KZbin has a video on their channel about using more

[@michaelschnell5633]

You did not cover using it with Windows. The problem with Windows is that "normal" DAWs and other programs use the standard Windows Midi Device API to connect top Midi devices, but the Windows (10 and 11) "Bluetoth Midi API" is a completely unrelated beast and only can be used with dedicated software adhering to same. Hence you need a rather complex setup. I recently posted this in the Reaper forum: If the PC / Laptop has built-in Bluetooth: I happened to find a video on how in Windows to connect a Bluetooth Midi device (here "Widi Master", but the same will hold for other Bluetooth Midi devices) to a DAW. This needs two free software products to be installed: MidiBerry and LoopMidi. -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWe5oopooaxof6M If the PC does not have Bluetooth or if you don't want to install that software, in fact with a (second) WidiHost, you also can just plug in same in the PC and it can be found as a Midi Device.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Yeah I don’t use or have anything windows. Thanks for the comment. They do have the Widi Bud Pro which plugs in via USB and now you have Bluetooth midi 👍

[@Jellybeantiger]

I tried those but they could not see these devices in Windows 11.

[@michaelschnell5633]

@@JellybeantigerDid you try MidiBerry and LoopMidi. ? Anothzer way should be using a WidiUHost and connect same to Windows via USB.

[@Jellybeantiger]

@@michaelschnell5633 Could you come to my house in Oz and set it up for me? Midiberry just showed the Widi jack was not working or connected. I did see it briefly in the Midi Out port. I need it to be listed on the Midi in port so Ican control my Yamaha dtx Multi 12 Don't I? Midi is way too confusing. And most guides are way over my head. I need a CME representative to install these devices for me especially on Windows because there are a lot of steps involved. I did install the korg BLE driver then turned bluetooth off then on again. Then added a device ,found Widi Jack but after connecting ,it would disconnected immediately then would not be seen in midi berry. the whole experience drove me nuts. I still don't know how Cubase is supposed to see a Bluetooth midi connection. I really need someone to install this crap for me. I am a drummer of 50 years experience. Played since age 7,but I'm not very techy. This whole Widi Master Widi Jack experience is sending me to my grave.

[@michaelschnell5633]

@@Jellybeantiger I am just reporting what I read. I am considering to do a wireless MIDI-USB extension using two WidiUHosts. That should be completely independent of the Computer Box. Same just continues to see Midi over USB.

[@Jellybeantiger]

A massive migraine headache trying to get this working on Windows 11. Sent it back after literally trying everything. Midi is fine on Windows but Bluetooth midi needs a hell of alot of work. Worst buying decision for me. Getting a refund.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Sorry to hear. It works amazing with iOS, Mac, and other widi devices. I use it almost every gig

[@Ipsissimus]

So confusing.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

If you are new to midi, I recommend starting here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6C4paaeod92itE

[@meatmeep3462]

Useless, like their other one, because it doesn’t have a battery or its own power.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

It depends on what device it’s plugged into

[@meatmeep3462]

No it doesn’t. It doesn’t have internal power. It has to receive power form the device - making it useless on most devices.

[@soulgoodman3008]

Very strange that u haven t gone deep in the "type A-B" in the back of the device. What is that?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Type A-B?

[@soulgoodman3008]

@@ScottUhlMusic un the back there is a black switch with "B - Type - A" written ON