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Holth
Total Posts: 25
Joined 02-21-2008 status: Regular |
Going to buy a midi interface for my new iPad but is there an updated/new version of the i-MX1 that uses the Lightning connector? |
Bad_Mister
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Joined 07-30-2002 status: Moderator |
There is a new cable, the iUX-1, which connects to the USB “To Host” port. But it also features the original 30-pin conection. A Lightning to 30-pin Adaptor is needed for connecting to iPhone 5/iPod touch (5th generation)/iPad (4th generation)/iPad mini. |
Dreamchilde
Total Posts: 27
Joined 09-06-2013 status: Regular |
Now that all of apple’s future iOS products are going lightning, is there any immediate plan to release a updated iUX with lightning (say, for NAMM ‘14)? |
Bad_Mister
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Joined 07-30-2002 status: Moderator |
you promise? :-) or do you mean until they change it again. They seem to sell more $29.99 adapters and seem to think its the way their customers LIKE IT. Get it writing and I’ll see what I can do… Ha, ha! |
Dreamchilde
Total Posts: 27
Joined 09-06-2013 status: Regular |
Now that all of apple’s future iOS products are going lightning Gee, one would think Yamaha might want to simply make their interface with the proper plug and maybe charge $29.99 more for that; seeing as Apple’s current line of products no longer support 30-pin adapters. One would think on a Yamaha supported forum, that moderators would be a little more objective in their answers. That was one big, snarky non-answer. I haven’t been on here for long, but it seems most people who ask questions on here get served for either their lack of experience or their lack of ability to express themselves properly with their questions. Makes it really hard to feel comfortable talking about anything on here. Phil, you clearly have more knowledge than all of us when it comes to Yamaha and its products. I don’t think it’s really necessary to make us customers feel stupid or ashamed for asking questions or making suggestions on future updates to Yamaha’s line of products. We amateurs may even actually surprise you with a good idea. I guess I’ll have to get stuff in writing before I ask any more questions on here. Guess I’ll go back to lurking now. |
Bad_Mister
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Joined 07-30-2002 status: Moderator |
Not being snarky, perhaps I’m just a little frustrated, and I simply expressed what I hear from many, many, many musicians… And it’s very hard for companies that make musical instruments, to have to jump through the hoops just to connect up. I apologize if you think the barb was aimed at you, personally, it was not. It’s just the observation from the musician in me. And knowing the same week the iUX1 was released, the “standard” connector changed. Making the only solution an adapter which you have to buy from the computer company. Musical instrument companies need to keep on making instruments, instead of retooling to make cables and adapters, is all. Besides I did say I’d see what I can do. |
Mauro
Total Posts: 35
Joined 01-19-2010 status: Regular |
Hey Guys, I just bought a Apple Ipad Mini Retina with Lightning… I want to use it with midi and found this: http://faq.yamaha.com/us/en/article/music-production/accessories/usb-midi/i-mx1/7613/7532
So I bought 2 things:
Just tried it and it doesn’t work like faq yamaha says. I get the message:
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Bad_Mister
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I have the same and it works fine.
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Mauro
Total Posts: 35
Joined 01-19-2010 status: Regular |
It’s not the app reporting, it’s the ipad mini. As soon as I connect the cable to the Ipad mini I get the message (translating from dutch to english):
I just went to a nearby shop to get an adapter instead of the cable. Thinking it might help. Now I get another message:
When I startup Yamaha Voice Editor I get the message:
I allready checked the MIDI settings on the motif:
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Bad_Mister
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That is correct, go ahead and setup the Voice Editor Essential app, it does not install any device on your iPad mini, the device is “external” it’s the Motif XS. The Yamaha Device is not installed on your iPad mini, the “device” in this case is a real synthesizer (not a picture of one)!
Please, continue your setup. the iPad mini is not lying to you there is no device installed in this case.
Go to the setup Gear in the app
Let us know. |
Mauro
Total Posts: 35
Joined 01-19-2010 status: Regular |
I allready tried the voice editor app. The setup is right, the connection MIDI IN to MIDI OUT etc, is right. When I try to receive I get a time out error. I have the feeling something is wrong with the connection between the ipad and the I-MX1… Bad Mister, do you have a Lightning to 30pin cable or adapter? Maybe with a cable like on my picture it doesnt work and I think the shop owner sold me not a real (certified) apple adapter but some kind of imitation. I’m going to an apple store tomorrow to buy a Lightning to 30pin adapter (a real apple one this time) maybe that helps. Don’t have any more ideas… :( |
Mauro
Total Posts: 35
Joined 01-19-2010 status: Regular |
Finally I succeeded :D :D :D.... Clue of the story: Use an original lightning to 30pin adapter (no cable)… I opened a new topic with another question about MIDI and Master mode… |