iRIG midi2

[Deleted User]

I was wondering how does the iRig midi 2 work, that is different, or what more does it do, than plain ol' USB connection to CCK to iPad....Do I need it?

My hardware: Beat Step Pro and Edirol PCR-300 controller.
I have basically 2-3 possibilities to hook it all up:

1] BSP and PCR into unpowered USB hub splitter. Fine, but I can not use PCR to record notes into BSP, but it works as an extra MIDI controller. (apps that can have more than 1 input)

2] PCR midi out into MIDI in of BSP and then BSP USB out into iPad. Here I loose all midi controls of PCR, because BSP filters it out. But I can play/record notes into BSP via keyboard...(better touch sensitivity than BSP)

What would iRig do better? If I use the MIDI through can I get more midi functions? Does it have more flexibility, like using MIDI out of BSP, etc?...It has IN/OUT/THROUGH...

How do you people usually use this IRIG MIDI 2 thing?
Thanks for any tips

DeVlaeminck

iRig MIDI2 allows you to charge while using, in conjunction with iRig Powerbridge.
The old iRig MIDI + 30 pin to Lightning connector will also do this via micro USB.
Wonder why IK ditched this opportunity with the MIDI2 ?

AndyPlankton

I use a beatstep (not pro) along with an akai LPK25, I have both connected using powered USB and by using MIDIBridge can send midi notes from LPK to Beatstep

BlueGreenSpiral

@DeVlaeminck said:
iRig MIDI2 allows you to charge while using, in conjunction with iRig Powerbridge.
The old iRig MIDI + 30 pin to Lightning connector will also do this via micro USB.
Wonder why IK ditched this opportunity with the MIDI2 ?

The original irig midi doesn't charge an iPad through the 30 pin to lightning connector, might work with an iPhone.

DeVlaeminck

@BlueGreenSpiral said:

@DeVlaeminck said:
iRig MIDI2 allows you to charge while using, in conjunction with iRig Powerbridge.
The old iRig MIDI + 30 pin to Lightning connector will also do this via micro USB.
Wonder why IK ditched this opportunity with the MIDI2 ?

The original irig midi doesn't charge an iPad through the 30 pin to lightning connector, might work with an iPhone.

Mine does work. Air2, 8.4.1

[Deleted User]

Thanks for replies

Maybe I should ask differently...What difference is there in using MIDI connection via iRIG MIDI, versus the same connection using micro USB MIDI? (without irig midi)

There is some difference, for example I can't record notes from external sequencer (BSP) into Elastic Drums.
Magnum 38 (his app) sent me a video where he's using irig and it works...?

Sorry video link didn't work

MusicInclusive

I use an iRig MIDI 1 with a 30-pin to lightning connector and it keeps my iPad mini charged OK when plugged in to just a regular small square Apple charger. Also keeps my older 30-pin iPads charged no problem.

The iRig MIDI (1 at least - can't speak for the 2 since I only have 2 1's), is pretty transparent as far as MIDI goes.

I also use external keyboards either directly via the CCK adapter or lightning->USB cable, or using a USB hub. In that case you don't get any charging of course. However, again, I have not found any issues with transparency as far as MIDI goes.