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Published in SOS January 2012

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IK MultimediaiRig MIDI
MIDI Interface for iOS
The iRig MIDI offers MIDI In, Out and Thru, as well as charging via USB while the interface is in use.
The iRig MIDI offers MIDI In, Out and Thru, as well as charging via USB while the interface is in use.
IK Multimedia’s iRig MIDI is not the only MIDI interface for iOS devices that’s currently available, but it does have some unique features. What sets the iRig MIDI apart from its competitors, such as the MIDI Mobilizer by Line 6 and Yamaha’s iMX1, is the presence of a MIDI Thru socket, and the fact that you can charge your iOS device while the MIDI interface is in place.
The interface comes supplied with two 1.6m mini‑jack to five‑pin MIDI cables for connecting instruments and controllers, as well as a very short mini-USB cable to connect to a charging adaptor. Apparently the short length of the charging cable was determined by Apple, in order to ensure that sufficient charge could be guaranteed to reach the device. The iRig MIDI also features two LED indicators to indicate active MIDI In and Out connections.
The iRig MIDI does feel a little flimsy (don’t tread on it) and, as with all interfaces that use the dock connector, it does come with the worry that something might snap if stressed while in use. I also noted a similar gripe to one I had with the Apogee Jam: the interface doesn’t click into place (unlike the original iPhone charging cable) and feels as if it might work itself loose in a live situation.
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Published in SOS January 2012

 

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