iRig MIDI Interface

Connect MIDI devices to your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad.

IK Multimedia’s iRig MIDI is a compact adapter accessory that lets you connect MIDI-compatible devices like keyboards, drum pads and controllers to your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Combine the fun and mobility of hundreds of music creation and recording apps with the feel of playing your favorite instrument.
  • Standard Core MIDI interface
  • Connect MIDI keyboards, drum machines, and more
  • Two 5 ft./ 1.6m MIDI cables included
  • Three MIDI ports: IN/OUT/THRU
  • Two LEDs for MIDI IN/OUT activity display
  • Micro USB port to charge iOS device while in use
  • Numerous free apps available
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$69.95

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Features

Apple Recommends For

Connect your keyboard or other MIDI device to music apps such as GarageBand on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch.

The iRig MIDI Interface is totally Core MIDI compliant, so you can control a world of compatible apps such as GarageBand. You can also use iOS apps to control external equipment right from the mobile device, like sounds modules, foot controllers and lighting systems.

What's more, iRig MIDI helps unlock the power of IK's SampleTank FREE app, a truly professional-grade virtual instrument app. Connect iRig MIDI and unlock dozens of exclusive instruments and loops, totally free. With hundreds of sounds and loops, iRig MIDI and SampleTank put an entire workstation keyboard in your pocket.

For the experienced musician, iRig MIDI is the only iOS MIDI device that includes MIDI In, Out, and Thru for seamless integration with your existing setup. On the go, iRig MIDI can run off your iOS device's battery; or use the micro-USB port to power iRig MIDI and charge your device at the same time.

Highlights

  • Standard Core MIDI interface connects to hundreds of MIDI-compatible apps
  • Connect MIDI keyboards, synthesizers, drum machines, pedal boards and more
  • Two 5 ft./ 1.6m MIDI cables included
  • Three MIDI ports: IN/OUT/THRU
  • Two LEDs for MIDI IN/OUT activity display
  • Micro USB port to charge iOS device while in use
  • Numerous free apps available, such as SampleTank FREE and iRig MIDI Recorder FREE

Did You Notice?

This is the only interface with MIDI THRU, which allows advanced setups like those used by professional musicians.

Technical Specs

General

  • Usage: Music Creation

Dimension

  • Weight: 1.6 oz./45.36 g
  • Height: 0.5 in./1.27 cm
  • Width: 2.0 in./5.08 cm
  • Length: 1.75 in./4.44 cm

Compatibility

  • iPhone 4S

  • iPhone 4

  • iPhone 3GS

  • iPod touch
    4th generation

  • iPod touch
    3rd generation

  • iPad
    1st generation

  • iPad 2
    2nd generation

What's in the Box?

  • iRig MIDI Interface
  • Two 5-ft. 5-pin DIN MIDI cables
  • USB charging cable
  • Quick start guide

Manufacturer Information

Warranty

  • Note: Products sold through this website that do not bear the Apple Brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple's Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.
  • Warranty: One year parts, 90 days labor

Part Number

  • UPC or EAN No.: 8025813407039
  • Mfr. Part Number: IP-IRIG-MIDI-APL
 

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    iRig MIDI review

    • Written by from San Diego

    First of all, let me point out that the device works. However, I think they should have called it the i-junk MIDI. The device is shakey at best when plugged into an iPad/iPad2. It doesn't make a solid "locked in" connection. If you move the ipad in the slightest way that causes the cords to move around, the iRig MIDI moves enough out of place that it loses the MIDI connection. Also, the provided USB-micro cable that is supposedly used to charge the device is smaller than my pinky finger. So that makes it nearly impossible to plug it into anything. Once you've figured out a way to finagle your setup so you can plug it in, all of my iOS devices (iphone/ iPad) say "NOT CHARGING". So after all that, it doesn't even work. I tried it plugged into a USB port on my computer and also with using the usb/AC adapter that comes with the iPad. I then tried a different, longer USB-micro cable. Still Nothing. …More

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    I-junk indeed

    • Written by from Ottawa

    it takes a lot of patience to get the connector to take a solid connection to an iPad or anything else. For the first hour I thought the device was defective, it worked its just poorly constructed and the design is very cheap. Tight balancing act to keep the connector turned on with all the wires hanging out. This will cause you a lot of frustration when there is slight movement and the irig connection is lost. I sent it back. …More

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  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    For Midi Interface, it works.

    • Written by from New hope

    I've used this interface many many times in live performances. It works. However, it doesn't make a solid connection. I use electrical tape to secure it in. Also has trouble charging using any cables longer than the included one (which is like 6 inches long), so it needs to be charged before you start playing. I blame the not charging issue on Apple's hardware though. You should be able to use any USB 2.0 compliant cable, but for some reason it wants something more.. …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Works As Advertised

    • Written by from VALPARAISO

    I bought the iRig MIDI interface directly from an Apple retail store after reading all the reviews. The most common complaint was its flaky connection to the iPad. I agree. I solved that by using a $16.99 30-pin 4-foot "Charge and Audio" extension cable purchased elsewhere (Amazon) (because Apple unfortunately doesn't sell one at this writing - I asked). The extension cable has the "old" style male end that includes latching ears so it firmly locks into the iPad's dock connector. Inadvertent disconnection is eliminated. Good little device, does what it's supposed to do, and I'm happy with it, …More

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    loose connection easily. Impossible to use, expecially in a PRO way.

    • Written by from milano

    If you have in mind the "plug and play " concept forgot it. Simply, the cheap device loose connection, i mean i can't play more than then seconds, then loose comnection you must tu unplg, re plug and lot of times nothing happens again. Ibought it just for the good idea of usb power and the midi, but doesn twork at all. . I have ipad camera connector too, and it works perfect, yes not real midi, not auxiliary power but it works perfect. I returned my irig midi to the store. Totally disappointed. …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Awesome MIDI interface

    • Written by from Montreal

    As a synth developer, I own all the available MIDI interfaces for iPhone/iPad: Line 6 MIDI Mobilizer I and II, Yamaha i-MX1, iRig MIDI, and Apple Camera Connection Kit. The iRig one is better than the other for multiple reasons: it uses Core MIDI, so it's compatible with most apps, it's the only one with a MIDI thru. Also, there's clear white on black labels that identify each port. I recommend this. Also, it has a USB port so you can recharge your phone while using MIDI; it's the only one that does that. …More

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