Yamaha MD-BT01 Bluetooth MIDI wireless adapter

[@ranzee]

If you're looking at going wireless, the latency on this is pretty good. I've got some demos in the video of it running on iOS iPad, Mac OS Sierra, Akai MPC Live and an Android phone ... so check it out :)

[@ranzee]

@Omen Malo It *should* work with most MIDI controllers. However, check with the MIDI controller manufacturer to verify compatibility.

[@messybedroom]

I wish that you could connect multiple Midi Bluetooth connectors together with out an ios/computer involved. I wish I could send midi over blue tooth from my DX7 and MicroKorg to my MPC5000. It would be a game changer for live hardware set ups. Even if you just needed to configure it with a phone to set you channels, i don't know why this isn't possible.

[@ranzee]

Yeah, it'd be great. However, you can do this with a rPi or even an Akai MPC Live/X

[@messybedroom]

ranzee you sound like the guy at the music store lol... Me:hey are the new midi cables in? Guy:Why yes they are Sir and will you be needing a fresh MPC Live II with that today? I don’t even own any gear from this decade 😂😭

[@ranzee]

@@messybedroom hehe - well maybe it's time ... you are bluetoothing it now --> you're up with the times!

[@Psychlist1972]

I have one of these. In addition to iOS, Mac, and the others you mentioned, It works with Windows 10 natively for apps like Cakewalk that support the Windows 10 MIDI API.

[@ranzee]

Hi Pete, thanks for confirming this. I ran out of time, and meant to do the windows side :)

[@joachim595]

Pete Brown you know if it works well with old analogs?

[@johndeggendorf7826]

Very useful. $50 plug and my old keys are made new. What can this do for my rotary phone?

[@ranzee]

Hi John, glad you found some use for it :) I can't help with phones!

[@keyboyrecords]

Should have played a sound with fast attack so we can see how the latency is driving you insane.

[@richardridings7511]

Thank you so much for posting this. I've got it working with my iPad and iPhone, but I can't seem to get it working on My Mac. I'm on High Sierra- but I can't find the Bluetooth in my Audio Midi set-up. Maybe my 2014 Powerbook is too old.(Audio Midi Setup is 3.2)

[@ranzee]

Hi Richard, I'm on High Sierra too - as it was in the video - so not sure why you can 't see it. Perhaps head on over to Yamaha and see if they can support you. I know there's varying discussions of people not getting it to work due to some different hardware specs (like older Bluetooth) - but my Mac is older than yours - 2012.

[@richardridings7511]

@@ranzee Hi Ranzee, thank you for getting back. I will double check this- it's definitely a problem on my Mac, as it works fine with my iPad (maybe they're paired), but I have a couple of other devices that I can't bring up on my Mac. I may have to scrap the Bluetooth playlist in prefs and start again (go course I need to dig out my wired keyboard and Mouse for that!).

[@misterpiano]

Well Done! Question from a new subscriber: How to upgrade the MD-BT01 firmware? The Yamaha app is currently not available on app store. Any ideas?

[@lucianofavara3154]

Hi Ranzee, so it works with android as well right? I'm thinking of buying one but I couldn't find any info about that anywhere. I only need it ti change my presets in my guitar multieffect, it should work right? Thanks in advance man ; )

[@ranzee]

Hi Luciano, it does indeed. So long as you have a reasonably new Bluetooth standard (i.e. in the last 5 years) - you should be fine. Yamaha's site discusses this.

[@lucianofavara3154]

@@ranzee really? I couldn't find it anywhere! Well thanks then 😊😊😊

[@eddiegarridobyrequest3990]

What if you only have a MIDI Out and no MIDI in would it still work?

[@ranzee]

The manual says it requires both.

[@stephenlo_photography]

Possible to use it to ouput audio from phone? Like use the keyboard as Bluetooth speaker

[@ranzee]

No, it is just a MIDI device.

[@moriscengic]

Great video. Does it work when conecting two old syths like Korg M1?

[@ranzee]

Hi, it needs a computer or "bluetooth host" so it wont work with just the 2 synths. However, 2 Korg M1s + a computer = yes!

[@Thermite7777]

Ranzee, I doubt this will work for what I'm trying to do. I have two Midi devices, a Alesis Keytar and a Yamaha MX. Neither really has an interface for this. I'm hoping your familiarity of Midi devices could direct me to something that essentially just makes a wireless connection between the two. I realize the Alesis has a wireless feature, but it requires a PC. Thanks!!!

[@ranzee]

Hi Tom, You could use a phone or a tablet but you will need a Bluetooth host of some sort. This is an interesting project: neuma.studio/rpi-as-midi-host.html

[@Thermite7777]

@@ranzee, thank you. Very interesting stuff with the Raspberry Pi. Best to you.

[@keyboyrecords]

Can you connect two pair of these for instance one pair connected to an MPC live and the other pair connected to a keyboard controller to send midi to an iPad?

[@mahmoodtahoon1335]

Did it transmit audio?

[@jimmymaverick7114]

Can I use this adapter to wirelessly connect my midi keyboard with a hardware synth (via 5pin midi interface or via bluetooth)? Thank you!

[@valdiskrebs566]

Yeah, great piece of kit - NO Camera Connection Kit!

[@ranzee]

Hi Valdis! It sure is - a nifty little purchase, warranted me to do a vid :) hehe

[@ShanMichaelEscasio]

Hi, can you please try this on android? Not with a synth app, but a midi commander. It has support for BLE.

[@shyharmonic]

Will this be discoverable on a mac desktop in the bluetooth settings? I don't see any Bluetooth module in the Audio Midi Setup. I'm wondering if my MD-bt01 is not syncing to my macbook pro?

[@ranzee]

Hi Shy, you probably should direct the tech support questions to the people that got your money :) By all means, let us know if you don't get anywhere with them - but always try them first!

[@tomaszwielechowski6824]

Hello. Thank You for nice tutorial. I have question: is it nesessairly to plug in both out and in ends? I want to connect midi keyboard to smartphone (alesis vortex to samsung A6). Keyboard has only midi output. Could it work? I'd be grateful for Your answer ;)

[@ranzee]

Not sure - haven't tried it.

[@Yahoomediaclub]

Ant get my MBt to connect in the audio midi set up...any help would be great thanks

[@pratikjoshi8335]

can you operate Kontakt player stand along with this bluetooth device in MAC ? please

[@ranzee]

Sure, why not? the computer is the critical part - as it offers the MD-BT01 something to connect to.

[@dragerot]

Does not support novation impuls 61 keyboard. Does not see any light.

[@goodwinlordson2818]

Can Yamaha MDBT 01 midi bluetooth device connect in to the akai mpc x bluetooth. I want to sync keyboard sequence to akai mpcx sequence. It's possible or not possible. If it's not possible Please tell any other bluetooth midi device can connect in to the Akai mpcx bluetooth to sync keyboard sequence.

[@ranzee]

The MPC X runs the same firmware as the MPC Live - so it should be OK. There is also the WIDI out now - you may want to check that out.

[@wernaldoproductions1215]

Will this work if only the out is connected (My Studiologic has only a MIDI OUT but not a MIDI IN port) Thank you!

[@ranzee]

No.

[@wernaldoproductions1215]

@@ranzee I got it to work just using the Midi out port of my Keyboard

[@georgeharoldepp]

Exactly what I was looking for. Do you know if it works with Roland FP stage pianos? I presume it does.

[@ranzee]

Hi George. It supports standard MIDI - so I don't see why not!

[@randyyoung5919]

is there something like this that can plug into the small end of a midi usb connection and make it bluetooth, no not a wireless regular size usb bluetooth stick it has to be the size of the small end on modern usb keyboards ya know??

[@ranzee]

Yes, there's UD-BT01 - info here: au.yamaha.com/en/products/music_production/accessories/md-bt01/index.html ... all you need is a USB type B to mini/micro adapter which there's plenty on amazon.

[@DanielZiomko]

Thank you ranzee for this video. I am looking for opportunity to connect my Yamaha Clavinova CVP-207 to Macbook with Catalina OS. I tried USB-MIDI cable "midilink mini" but it doesn't work. Before I'll buy MD-BT01... Do you think it will solve my problem? :)

[@DanielZiomko]

For everyone who wonders if MD-BT01 works for older pianos with updated MacOs - it works :) I tried few other devices to connect my yamaha piano to computer, but only this one works. There is no problem with finding device, no problem with sustain pedal etc

[@VictorVillavisencio]

I want to comment some things about this product that Yamaha does not warn you. I have an iMac middle 2011 (bluetooth 2.0), an iPAD 2 (bluetooth 2.0), an iphone 5s (bluetooth 4.0). Also and old Piano Roland RD-1000(1985) with MIDI, a Nord Stage 2, and Motif XF6. The idea was to use one MD-BT01 on Nord Stage and one on MOTIF XF for performing live and making program change from my iPAD2 or iPhone 5s with a software call Bandhelper. After a lot of brainstorm my work was successful with iPhone 5s. Then I connected it to the old Roland RD-100 and MIDI recording worked perfect with my logic x on a laptop with bluetooth 4.0. But no sound from the piano...and a TV decoder blowup. The signal blowup the piano pre-amps and the deco. Can you have any security idea? sorry for the english...I speak spanish. Thanks.

[@ranzee]

Hi Victor, thanks for sharing your situation. I am sorry to hear you've had some gear damaged. You should raise this directly with Yamaha. Hopefully you have insurance to cover the gear repairs. Wishing you a good outcome. Thanks, Ranzee.

[@bobbobs1310]

Hello, i recently purchase an akai 249, when i connect it into my macbook pro it lights up, but it doesnt show the name or icon at all. I notice this product it bluetooth and all you need is a in and out put, it just happens that my midi has it. The problem is that I have no clue if its compatible. Please reply back

[@ranzee]

Hi Bob, you may need to consult with Yamaha about device compatibility. It could work - but I have no way to check - and I certainly don't want to lead you up the wrong garden path!

[@John_Riff]

Can you use 2 of these to connect the midi in and out of an audio interface to a keyboard without using the bad default windows drivers but the ones in the soundcard?

[@ranzee]

You only need one - and a bluetooth connection - most computers have these built-in.

[@John_Riff]

@@ranzee Does it work on Windows? Do you need an app to allow Bluetooth Midi recognition?

[@peterdvideos]

I have the USB version of this. Works great. But it sends MIDI to one device only. Anyone know a way to send wireless MIDI to two devices (MacBook and iPad)?

[@clocktownresident5709]

Could I use this to connect two keyboards (instead of a keyboard and a computer) of which one has bluetooth connection?

[@ranzee]

Hi ClockTownResident. Not really. However, if one of the hardware devices has a bluetooth host - it may work. For example, I can connect a keyboard to the Akai MPC Live because it has a Bluetooth host.

[@clocktownresident5709]

@@ranzee ok, thank you for your reply!

[@DrGrooveBeat]

Could you connect 2 of these together? (to make 2 old devices purely wireless).

[@ranzee]

Hi, no, bluetooth needs an intermediary device to handshake the connections - i.e. a phone, ipad, computer etc.

[@DrGrooveBeat]

ranzee Thanks, you’re right. I also did some research and it seems Bluetooth is master/slave setup. BT adapters without a screen are always slave with the exception of those that are hard coded to be a master or those with a button that serves the same purpose as a screen (begin/accept handshake). Yamaha should add a button on v2 hardware that allows selection of master/slave or simply add the functionally to swap with the existing hardware within their iOS app (firmware update). If only Yamaha had ears...

[@Yahoomediaclub]

I have Mac 10.14 Mojave...Dont seem to have my midi section in ( audio midi) can u advise??

[@ranzee]

Hi Jono, might need to check with Yamaha on that.

[@Yahoomediaclub]

@@ranzee Finally got it working, i had to up date the new 64 bit stuff, bin a few olf files (code) before the blutooth would see the Yamaha MBT wireless/ reciever...Thanks

[@kwoter2072]

Hello :) Is this compatible with Korg Electribe ESX & EMX ??? I want connect my ipad to electribers...

[@ranzee]

It should be - there's only one way to find out :)

[@riz1523]

Hi Ranzee, will this work for older digital pianos? Specifically a Yamaha Clavinova CVP 55. Thanks.

[@ranzee]

Hi Love thanfulness, It should - it uses standard MIDI, so I can't see it not working :) All the best!

[@riz1523]

Hi Ranzee, thank you very much.

[@pooliansshots6731]

Do you think this adapter would work on a Motif XF 8 so I can use that also as a midi controller?

[@ranzee]

Hi Jonathan, it sure does!

[@PelczarTomasz]

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[@DaVeTheWaVe]

Hi ranzee! can it be used with a synth that has only midi in port (like volca bass)? thanks

[@ranzee]

Hi DaVe TheWaVe, this site says it needs to be connected to at least the MIDI OUT: www.yamahasynth.com/yamaha-synth-rss/bluetooth-wireless-midi-adaptors - so that might not work. However, if I get a chance, I'll try it with the MIDI IN only and let you know - as you've got me intrigued now :)

[@thephoenixchant]

Does it work on Windows 10?

[@ranzee]

Hi Juan, it certainly does :) Stay subscribed to my channel, I'll be doing a video in the next few weeks showing it working on a Microsoft Surface Pro :)

[@thephoenixchant]

@@ranzee Sure, let me know :D

[@fabmanly1070]

Hello everyone. I’m a useless dad, who does not need anymore complications in my life. But we are wanting to record my son playing the Yamaha piano and make a video. We’ve done a few, that my boy has synced up from audio off a iPhone and syncing to a video off the iPad. Could we use this instead?

[@ranzee]

You could use the iPad bluetooth yes.

[@jucaboiafria]

Can i use it with my Piano DGX 660? Thanks

[@ranzee]

Hi @Juca Silva - I don't think that model has a MIDI DIN socket on the back - I think they only do MIDI over USB right? You could try out the UD-BT01 that does MIDI over USB.

[@jucaboiafria]

ranzee thanks

[@valdiskrebs566]

Got this... no wires!

[@ranzee]

Hey Valdis - did you get one? they're pretty cool.

[@valdiskrebs566]

ranzee Yup! I use it with my Reface CS as a MIDI controller for my iPad synth apps.

[@pauloyoshizaki2103]

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[@miklos.]

I’ve never heard anyone pronounce iOS in any other way than “i. O. S.” Since it’s an acronym. So odd.

[@ranzee]

I'm an odd kinda guy! Probably right, I miss-pronounced it ... what can you do hey?

[@onethousandtwonortheast8848]

ranzee you’re humble not odd and you know what - your pronunciation is way cooler and easier to use. May it become conventional.

[@pauldritsas6047]

Sorry but its very noticable !! the low latency is crap ....! Ive gone back to copper...lmao!!!