iPad Camera Connector Kit
With the release of iOS 4.2, there has been a surge of interest in using the Apple iPad with hardware MIDI controllers.
While Apple has not hyped MIDI in iOS 4.2, class-compliant USB MIDI devices are expected to work, if they are low-power or self-powered, when connected to using the iPad Camera Connection Kit.
Unfortunately, there’s no official Apple list of compatible devices and the company hasn’t said that much about MIDI support in iOS 4.2. Here’s a list of devices that are thought to be compatible, based on user reports.
iPad Compatible MIDI Devices
- Akai LPD8
- Akai LPK25
- Alesis Q49
- Behringer BCF2000
- Behringer BCR2000
- Behringer UMA25S
- Digitech GNX4 (audio & MIDI)
- E-MU Xmidi 2×2
- EDIROL PCR-M80
- Elektron TM-1
- ESI Midimate II
- Korg K25
- Korg nanoKEY, nanoPAD & nanoControl
- Korg Triton TR Series
- M-Audio Axiom Pro 61
- M-Audio Prokeys Sono 61
- M-Audio Uno 1×1
- Novation Remote 25 LE
- Novation Remote SL-37
- Novation Xio 25 (audio & MIDI)
- Sonuus i2M Musicport
This list is via iOSMIDI, which focuses on this topic.
If you’ve got experience to share, using the iPad with USB MIDI controllers, leave a comment!
Have tried just the USB and it doesn’t work – says it needs power.
Check: http://iosmidi.com/devices/ for full list of compatible midi keyboards.
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Have tried just the USB and it doesn’t work – says it needs power.
Check: http://iosmidi.com/devices/ for full list of compatible midi keyboards.
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Have tried just the USB and it doesn’t work – says it needs power.
Check: http://iosmidi.com/devices/ for full list of compatible midi keyboards.
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Have tried just the USB and it doesn’t work – says it needs power.
Check: http://iosmidi.com/devices/ for full list of compatible midi keyboards.
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Have tried just the USB and it doesn’t work – says it needs power.
Check: http://iosmidi.com/devices/ for full list of compatible midi keyboards.
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Have tried just the USB and it doesn’t work – says it needs power.
Check: http://iosmidi.com/devices/ for full list of compatible midi keyboards.
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I am looking for a compatible 88 key controller to use with iPad GarageBand and Sunrizer Synth apps. Does anyone know if M Audios Keystation 88es works with them and is it a direct connect or is something like the MidiMobilizer needed.
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I have just tried my keystation pro 88 with garage band and its a no goer may have to get a powered hub although the k/s is poweredif anyone has any more info please let me know , stevo
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Buy a $19 USB hub and route through it. The iPad works fine then with all power hungry USB devices!
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Alesis micron works
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Hi! you can fix your problem to connect M-Audio OZONE into ipad? if you can fix let me know. cause i got the same problem =( my email is renaton at gmail.com
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In case anyone IS interested, the M Audio Keystation 86es works like a charm with GarageBand, Sunrizer Synth and Korg iMS-20. With the iPad camera connection, it is plug and play. AWESOME
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Does it work with boss gt 10 ???
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I’m testing that today
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Does the IPad function with the Roland Fantom g8!????thanks
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Seems most Roland stuff is easy n compatible
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Hmmm interesting wonder what makes it compatible or not. I thought its almost always possible to us MIDI controllers to interface with the IPAD
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Roland cakewalk a500 pro doesnt work, only controllers without a driver will work
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Devices tested so far:
Oxygen 49 1st gen – Working whit powered usb hub.
Esi maya 44 usb – Not working
Numark dj2go – Working
JamMate RockFrog – Working
Zomm G2.1U – Working (only audio in)
M-Audio X-session (Evolution UC-17) – Working
Denon HC4500 – Working (Midi Only)
Alesis Multimix8 USB 2.0 – Not working
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Did you get it working with djay for the iPad or with another software?
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Sorry I forgot to include that I was asking about the DJ2GO.
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My Novation X-Station61 and Korg MicroX both work
on iPad2+Camera connection kit.
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MS-20ic USB MIDI controller running korg legacy cell, low usb power issues.
Even though Korg think it works!
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X-station 61 audio and midi works on a powered USB hub.
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I’ve had success with the korg microstation direct to camera connection. Didn’t get XmStation working but will try again with powered hub after reading above comments. Thanks
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Sorry forgot to mention this is on latest IPad (3)…
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Tried behringer umx250 with 9v supply (! +&- not as usual)
Worked fine with iPad and Cam connection, but also midi-out behringer=midi-through and makes midi-out iPad availiable with midi cable
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Novation X-Station 25 works fine unpowered directly into camera connection kit and both audio and midi work. It says not compatible when you plug it in but then it just works. Strange yet beautiful!
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I made some tests with my iPad Mini & a Lightning Camera connect kit:
- Akai SynthStation 25: No go, even on batteries, powered usb hub required.
- Arturia 61 key Universal keyboard controller: No go, even with a AC adapter, powered usb hub required.
- Korg Micro Key 37: No go, powered usb hub required.
It’s a real pain in the @ss to find a good keyboard that can be plugged directly to the iPad without external power supplies/hub.
I’m now waiting for the Novation LaunchKey or the Arturia MiniLab: those should work correctly with the iPad.
There’s another possibility: the Samson Carbon is made to work with the iPad and is available & cheap, but I personally hate the look of it.
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Could anybody please say about M Audio keyastation 49e on Ipad 2
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I just got a new M-Audio Keyrig 49 and it will not work with my iPad 3. What I want to know is: HOW do you use a powered USB hub to do this? There is no jack for an external power supply on this new Keyrig 49 – only USB, that small square USB jack (I don’t know what it’s called) — the other end of its cable is “regular” USB that plugs into the camera connection kit. Do I plug that USB instead into the powered hub and then run another USB cable from the hub to the camera connection kit and this will somehow connect the keyboard to the iPad? It’s not clear to me how this is going to work. Thanks.
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How about for the Ipad 4th gen. Lots of the ones that used to work on 3rd 2nd and 1st gen are no longer supported such as my Roland A-88. Also even when I have my axiom 49 plugged into the wall it still says it takes too much power. Kinda irritated cuz I bought my ipad 4 specifically for this!
BUUUUMMMERRRR
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Just Tried my 1st gen Nano keys and it worked great with Garage band
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