
Midi USB keyboards and USB controllers that work:
- Akai EWI USB
- Akai LPD8
- Akai APC-40 (via powered USB hub)
- Akai LPK25 (has power issues for some users)
- Akai MPK49 & MPK61 (via powered USB hub)
- Akai MPK25 (via USB hub)
- Akai MPK Mini (plug in while iPad is in sleep mode and wait for connection)
- Akai RPM3 (audio only)
- Akai Synthstation (works via USB hub)
- Akai Synthstation 49
- Akai Professional AFX Controller (Powered USB Hub needed)
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- Akai Professional AMX Mixing Surface (Powered USB Hub needed)
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- Akai APC40 mkii (Powered USB Hub needed)
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- Akai EWI5000 (Powered USB Hub needed)
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- Akai MAX25 (Powered USB Hub needed)
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- Akai MAX49 (Powered USB Hub needed)
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- Akai MPK mini MKII (Powered USB Hub needed)
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- Akai MPK225 (uses a built-in low power mode with limited LED operation)
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- Akai MPK249 (uses a built-in low power mode with limited LED operation)
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- Akai MPK261 (uses a built-in low power mode with limited LED operation)
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- Akai MPK25(Powered USB Hub needed)
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- Akai MPK49 (Powered USB Hub needed)
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- Akai MPK61 (Powered USB Hub needed)
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- Akai MPK88 (Powered USB Hub needed)
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- Akai MPX16 (Powered USB Hub needed)
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- Akai MPC Element
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- Akai SynthStation 25 (Powered USB Hub needed)
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- Akai EIE (Powered USB Hub needed) (only 2-channel input possible)
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- Akai SynthStation 25: ( powered usb hub required.)
- Arturia 61 key Universal keyboard controller (powered usb hub required.)
- Alesis DM6
- Alesis DM10
- Alesis iO Dock
- Alesis iO2 (older model, via USB hub)
- Alesis Photon X25
- Alesis Q25
- Alesis Q49 (works via USB bus – no external power necessary)
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- Alesis iO4 (only 2-channel input possible)
- Aturia Analog Factory CME Controller Keyboard
- Audiotrak MIDI Mate
- American Audio VMS4 DJ (works with power supply, audio on channel 1 works also)
- Arturia Analog Factory ‘The Laboratory’ 49 Key (using supplied power adaptor)
- Arturia Minilab
- Arturia BeatStep
- Arturia KeyLab 25
- Axiom 49 (2nd Gen)
- Axon AX 50
- Behringer BCF2000 (experiment with output ‘modes’, U-4 works well for in & out)
- Behringer BCR2000 (experiment with output ‘modes’, U-4 works well for in & out)
- Behringer iAxe 323 USB Guitar (audio only)
- Behringer UMA25S (audio & MIDI)
- Behringer UMX25
- Behringer UMX61
- Behringer UMX490
- Behringer CMD DC-1
- Behringer CMD LC-1
- Behringer CMD MM-1
- Behringer X-Touch Mini
- Bespeco MIDI Cable
- Carillon M1X1
- Casio DG-20 Guitar Synth
- Casio Privia PX-130
- Casio WK7500
- CME U2MIDI
- CME U-Key 49 Mobiletone
- Dave Smith Instruments Tetr4
- Digitech GNX4 (audio & MIDI)
- DSI Mopho Keyboard
- DSI Tetra
- Doepfer Dark Energy
- Doepfer Dark Time
- DJ TechTools Midi Fighter Twister
- DJ TechTools Midi Fighter 3D
- Denon HC4500 – Working (Midi Only)
- E-MU X MIDI 1×1 Tab
- E-MU Xmidi 2×2
- EDIROL PCR-M80 (use settings to set USB driver to ‘generic’ [see instruction manual] – thanks Lorenzo!)
- EDIROL PCR-1 (via USB Hub, audio interface also works)
- EDIROL PCR-A30 (via adaptor or USB Hub, audio doesn’t work)
- EDIROL PCR-30 (set USB mode driver to ‘generic’)
- EDIROL PCR-300 (set USB mode driver to ‘generic’, works with Boss PSA-120T power adaptor, and PSB1-U also. PSU rated at +9.6 VDC 200mA center-negative.)
- EDIROL PCR-800 (set USB mode driver to ‘generic’)
- EDIROL UA-1D (via USB hub, adds noticeable latency)
- EDIROL UA-25EX (via USB hub, audio only)
- EDIROL UM-1ex (set USB mode driver to ‘generic’)
- EDIROL UM-1sx
- EDIROL UM-2ex (NB: Roland UM-2 [not EDIROL] does not work)
- Elektron TM-1
- ESI KeyControl 25 XT
- ESI M8U
- ESI Midimate II
- Evolution MK-361C (works without external power or hub needed)
- Elektron TM-1
- Focusrite VRM Box (via USB Hub, hardware only)
- Fatar 88
- Faderfox UC4
- Faderfox Versus
- Faderfox PC4
- Faderfox SC4
- Faderfox UC3
- Faderfox DJ3
- Genovation 900-MPC Midi Patch Changer
- HDE USB to MIDI Cable ($5 on Amazon!)
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- ION Audio Discover DJ(Powered USB Hub needed)
- JamHub TourBus (via USB hub)
- JamMate RockFrog
- Kawai MP8II
- Korg KP3 KAOSS PAD
- Korg Kaossilator Pro (instruction manual [PDF] has useful info for settings)
- Korg K25
- Korg Kontrol 49 (with power adaptor)
- Korg microSAMPLER & microKONTROL
- Korg Taktile 25
- Korg M3
- Korg M50
- Korg microKEY 37 (via USB hub)
- Korg MicroX
- Korg MS-20 (via hub)
- Korg nanoKEY, nanoPAD & nanoControl
- Korg nanoKONTROL Studio
- Korg PadKONTROL
- Korg Pandora PX5D
- Korg R3 (using supplied power supply)
- Korg RADIUS
- Korg Triton TR Series
- Korg X50
- Kurzweil PC3
- Keith McMillen QuNexus
- Keith McMillen QuNeo
- Livid Block (via powered USB hub)
- Livid Block Ohm64 (via powered USB hub)
- Livid Base 2
- Livid DS1
- Livid Alias 8
- Livid Code v2
- Livid CNTRL:R
- Lexicon Omega
- Line 6 Pocket POD (MIDI only)
- LogiLink USB MIDI Cable
- Logitech Premium Notebook USB Headset (audio only – boom works for audio input, headphones monitor iPad output)
- Mackie XD-2
- Mistar MidiLink (may need a few tries to be recognised)
- M-Audio Axiom 49 (1st gen) (mixed reports – try a USB hub)
- M-Audio Axiom Pro 61
- M-Audio Evolution X-Session (with 9V DC center-positive adaptor)
- M-Audio Keystudio (via USB hub or with external power)
- M-Audio O2 (when plugged in)
- M-Audio Oxygen 8 (with batteries/adaptor, via USB hub)
- M-Audio Oxygen 8 3rd Gen
- M-Audio Oxygen 25 3rd Gen
- M-Audio Oxygen 25 Mk3
- M-Audio Oxygen 25 Mk4
- M-Audio Oxygen 49 (via powered hub)
- M-Audio Oxygen 61
- M-Audio Prokeys Sono 61
- M-Audio Prokeys 88 (May not work on iPad Air 2, but should be good up to iPad 4th gen)
- M-Audio Prokeys 88SX (May not work on iPad Air 2, but should be good up to iPad 4th gen)
- M-Audio Uno 1×1 (Note: older models when M-Audio was called Midiman do not work. M-Audio changed name in 2002, newer/current models work fine.)
- M-Audio Keystation 49a (set USB Driver to ‘generic’)
- M-Audio Keystation Pro-88
- M-Audio KeyRig
- M-Audio XSession Pro
- M-Audio X-session (Evolution UC-17)
- M-Audio Venom (USB audio works well, MIDI a little patchy)
- M-Audio Trigger Finger Pro
- Moog Little Phatty Stage II
- Moog Multipedal (Moog’s MIDI In get’s routed into the iPad also)
- Nektar Impact LX25
- Nektar Panorama P1
- Novation Remote 25 LE
- Novation Remote SL series
- Novation Remote Zero SL MK1 (via hub or battery)
- Novation X-Station (with power adaptor)
- Novation Xio 25 (audio & MIDI)
- Novation Remote 25 LE
- Novation Remote SL-37
- Novation Xio 25 (audio & MIDI)
- Novation X-Station 25
- Novation Launchkey 49
- Novation Launchpad mk2 (powered usb hub required)
- Novation Original Launchpad
- Novation Original Launchpad S
- Novation Launchpad Mini mk2
- Novation Launchkey Mini mk2
- Novation Launchpad Pro
- Novation Launch Control XL
- Novation Launchkey Mini
- Novation Launch Control
- Novation Launchpad Mini
- Novation Impulse 25
- Novation Launchkey 25
- Novation 25 SL Mk2
- Novation ZeRO SL Mk2
- Novation Nocturn
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- Numark Total Control(Powered USB Hub needed)
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- Numark Stealth Control(Powered USB Hub needed)
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- Numark MIXTRACK(Powered USB Hub needed)
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- Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S25 Controller Keyboard (works as a stand-alone MIDI controller with Apple Camera Connector into an iPad Mini 2 running Korg Module and Gadget apps. Great cool minimalist live setup, only downside is DIN MIDI out on the Kontrol 61 does not appear to work without an attached PC or MAC. Thanks Den)
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- With Apple Camera Connector into an iPad Mini 2 running Korg Module and Gadget apps. Great Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49 Keyboard (works as a stand-alone MIDI controller cool minimalist live setup, only downside is DIN MIDI out on the Kontrol 61 does not appear to work without an attached PC or MAC. Thanks Den)
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- Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S61 Keyboard (works as a stand-alone MIDI controller with Apple Camera Connector into an iPad Mini 2 running Korg Module and Gadget apps. Great cool minimalist live setup, only downside is DIN MIDI out on the Kontrol 61 does not appear to work without an attached PC or MAC. Thanks Den)
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- Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 Keyboard, 88-Key (works as a stand-alone MIDI controller with Apple Camera Connector into an iPad Mini 2 running Korg Module and Gadget apps. Great cool minimalist live setup, only downside is DIN MIDI out on the Kontrol 61 does not appear to work without an attached PC or MAC. Thanks Den)
- Presonus Audiobox USB (audio & MIDI, via powered hub)
- Prodipe Midi USB 1i1o
- Roland A-300PRO (A-500PRO, A-800PRO, and equivalently named Cakewalk products should also work – TBC)
- Roland Cakewalk A-500S Master Keyboard (with batteries, advanced driver off)
- Roland FP-7F
- Roland HP 305
- Roland Lucina
- Roland Octapad SPD-30
- Reloop Keypad
- Reloop Keyfadr
- Sequentix Cirklon
- Sonuus i2M Musicport
- Studiologic VMK-161 (via powered hub)
- Studiologic VMK-188
- Swissonic MIID-USB 1×1
- Samson Carbon 61
- Samson Conspiracy
- Sonuus i2M Musicport
- Samson Graphite 49
- Steinberg CMC-FD
- Steinberg CMC-QC
- Steinberg CMC-PD
- Terrasoniq MIDI ONE
- Terratec Axon AX 50
- Turtle Beach USB MIDI 1×1 (via powered hub, sometimes works without)
- V-Machine VST Player
- Waldorf Blofeld (desktop version)
- Yamaha E430
- Yamaha Ez250i
- Yamaha KX-8
- Yamaha PSR-E363
- Yamaha PSR-S900
- Yamaha S90ES
- Yamaha Stage Piano 3P00 (external power needed, set local control off, MIDI on)
- Yamaha UX-16
- Yamaha WX-5 EWI (with adaptor, via USB hub)
- Yamaha YDP-V240
- Yamaha YPG-235
- Yamaha YPG-625
- Zoom A2.1u (audio only, via USB hub)
- Zoom H4n (audio only)
- Zoom R16 (audio only, via USB hub)
- Zomm G2.1U – Working (only audio in)
Midi USB keyboards and USB controllers that DO NOT work:
- Alesis Multimix8 USB 2.0 – Not working
- Alesis VI49 (with iPad 2)
- AKAI MPK249 (with iPad 2)
- Access Virus TI2
- Akai MPD16
- Akai Synthstation (works via USB hub)
- CME UF8
- EDIROL UA-20
- EDIROL SC-8850
- *EDIROL PCR-A30 (see above in the working category)
- EDITROL UM-1SX
- Emagic MT-4
- Emagic Unitor MkII
- E-MU Xboard 49
- Evolution UC33
- Hercules DJ Console MK1
- ICON-Global-Midiport
- Line 6 POD HD200
- Line6 POD XTLive
- Line 6 POD XT Live
- Korg Micro X
- Livid Block (update: this does work – use via a powered USB Hub)
- M-Audio Axiom 25 (1st gen)
- M-Audio Axiom 49 (1st gen) (mixed reports)
- M-Audio Axiom Air (with iPad 2)
- M-Audio iControl
- M-Audio Midisport 4×4
- M-Audio Radium 61
- Midiman Midisport 4×4
- M-Audio Oxygen V2
- M-Audio Oxygen 8 (1st generation)
- M-Audio Keyrig 49 with Ipad 3
- MidiMan MIDISport 2×2 (note the MidiMan – pre M-Audio)
- MOTU MIDI Express 128
- Monome 128
- Native Instruments Trakor S4 Kontrol
- Native Instruments Maschine
- Novation Launchpad
- Novation Remote 25/37 (older model can sometimes work with a firmware update [see comments], the SL or LE models do work – thanks Robman84)
- Novation Remote SL MkII (not class compliant)
- Roland JUNO-Gi
- Roland SH-201
- Roland UM-1S
- Roland UM-ONE
- Vox JamVox
- Yamaha MO8
iPad Midi keyboard and USB controllers that may work:
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- Adafruit UNTZtrument 16×8
- Adafruit UNTZtrument 8×8
Connecting iPad with a Midi keyboard, few caveats:
The device must have a USB connector (i.e. you can’t plug a MIDI cable directly into the iPad). In addition to this, you may have to setup your device slightly differently to make sure it transmits/receives correctly, ie with a BCR2000.
It must be class-compliant – if you can plug the device in and it will work without drivers on a Mac, this generally means it is class-compliant.
It must draw a tiny amount of power, or have it’s own power source such as a power adaptor.
Below is a list of devices that are known to work or not work with the iPad on iOS4.2. Bear in mind this could change, the power requirements did vary between early beta versions of iOS4.2 and caused some devices to stop working that worked previously. Hopefully there will be updates made that will bring those back!
List and iPad Midi Controller Setup
iPad Apple Connection kit compatible Midi Keyboard Controllers
Some tips on getting midi usb keyboard/usb controller devices to work:
Try multiple times. Sometimes devices don’t work the first time, unplug them and re-connect them to try again a few times.
Use a USB Hub. For some reason some devices only work via a USB Hub. This can also be used to power devices, and connect multiple devices to one iPad, and they will work simultaneously
Charge your iPad. If your iPad is low on charge it may say that your device is ‘not compatible’, when in fact it is.
Look for a ‘generic driver’ setting. It’s currently not possible to install drivers on the iPad, and likely never will be. So your device must be class compliant. Some devices have a setting for an ‘advanced’ driver, if your device has this setting turn it off. Most EDIROL products have this setting on by default and can be made to work by changing it – refer to the manual.
Check for firmware updates. Some Novation controllers/keyboards can have their firmware (software) updated and will work with the new version. Note: I have a received a note that apparently this only applies to the the Remote Audio, LE or SL series, and not the 25/37 models.
Oh Yea Check this video out, and go support this indigogo campaign if this is something you want to see happen:
Also another great link on multiple other ways you can connect your iPad to your Midi controller, keyboard, or Ableton, etc.
If you have experience with other midi keyboards and controllers that work with the Apple Camera Connection Kit via powered and unpowered usb connections please comment below and Ill add it in here? Also some of the links are affiliate ones, maybe someone will buy and help keep this page up. Thanks guys!
51 Comments
Matt Page
September 28, 2014
Edirol PCR-A30 works with audio and MIDI if the audio is put in generic 44.1kHz mode.
MIDI also has to be in generic mode to work.
See my blog for setup details ;-)
Vadim
October 27, 2014
Thanks for that Matt!
Mochael
April 9, 2018
Is nektar lx+88 keyboard will work?
Jkg
February 11, 2016
I have an M-audio Oxygen 8 – will it work on an iPhone in addition to the iPad?
Vadim
February 13, 2016
Oxygen is a class compliant device and should work with iOS devices such as iPhone and iPad. However you also need to make sure not to go over the maximum power requirements on the iPad/iPhone port. In this case powered USB hub can be the answer for Oxygen 8 v 2, Also some users mentioned: “I use a Oxy 8 v2 plugged into a powered USB hub then out of the hub into the cck into ipad mini ios 6. Works great, also allows me to plug in a second MIDI controller, a steinberg cm-pdp drum pad and a m-audio fast track all at the same time” so keep that in mind.
Oxygen 8 v 1 runs on batteries or AC adapter, and you can combine this with M-Audio Uno.
Let me know if you need any other help :)
ernie baron
February 20, 2016
how about….
samson carbon 61 ?
Vadim
February 22, 2016
Yes Samson Carbon 61 works with an iPad apple camera connection kit. it even has a dedicated iPad slot to hold up your iPad. Let me know if it helps and or if you have any other questions :)
Den
February 22, 2016
Hi, I can confirm that NI Kontrol 61 keyboard works as a stand-alone MIDI controller with Apple Camera Connector into an iPad Mini 2 running Korg Module and Gadget apps. Great cool minimalist live setup, only downside is DIN MIDI out on the Kontrol 61 does not appear to work without an attached PC or MAC.
Cheers Den
Vadim
February 24, 2016
Hi Den,
Appreciate this invaluable compatibility info on a newer keyboard thanks! Will add that to the list shortly :)
Cheers!
Augusto Holme
March 3, 2016
Hi,
I have a M-Audio Prokeys Sono 88 midi controller (compliant class) that I’ve connected to my Ipad Air 2 but I can’t make it work!
I’m using a powered USB hub to power and connect the midi controller to the Ipad but the ipad does not recognize it!
Could you help me, please? I don’t know what I’m doing wrong!
I hope I have been clear!
Augusto Holme
Vadim
March 3, 2016
Hmm, not sure, do you possibly have access to another powered USB hub that you can try? Or borrow a friends previous gen iPad/iPhone?
Anyone else reading this want to fill in, that has the same/similar setup?
Jacopo
March 17, 2016
Today I tried the compatibility between my iPad Air 2 and the controller Cakewalk (by Roland) A800pro, with the original Lightning to USB Camera Adapter.
This message appears: “This device is not compatible”.
Is there anything I can do?
Kind regards
Vadim
March 17, 2016
Hi Jacopo, let me know if this helps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbcFd-NSLx8
Vadim
March 17, 2016
Thank you for that Augusto, updated that for others, thank you for your valuable input!
Matteo
January 2, 2017
Hi,
I have an iPad Air and a edirol pcr-30,just bought the camera connection kit,but nothing happen. With power supply and without, the iPad write edirol pcr is not compatible..
Do I give up?
Vadim
January 8, 2017
Did you try setting the USB mode driver to ‘generic’?
Stephen
February 28, 2017
I’ve been trying to get my rockband keyboard to work with my iPad as a MIDI controller. There are several videos on YouTube of people doing it but for some reason I can’t get it to work. Everything looks like it should work and all the right lights are on but I get no response from the keys in garage band or any other synthesizer app.
Anyone have any insight on this? Thank you.
Vadim
March 1, 2017
Please reply with the iPad version, iOS version and the model of the rockband keyboard, this may help narrow down your issue. Also this is one solution a person with a similar issue found: https://www.gearslutz.com/board/music-computers/871284-ipad-midi-rockband-keyboard.html
Ibsen
March 5, 2017
Hi friend, for me don’t work in my Ni maschine Mikro MK2, and don’t work for my Novation Ultranova, say This device is not compatible”. I use USB HUB for the controller, how I can do it friend?
Vadim
March 8, 2017
What device are you trying to use as the host?
Ibsen
April 9, 2017
Thanks for reply friend, I am using IPAD AIR with IOS 10.2, connecting with camera kit. Thanks.
Vadim
August 31, 2017
The Ultranova should work with the iPad Air, device is not compatible message could be a certain app, did you try any other apps with the controller?
Den
April 7, 2017
Hi,
The Yamaha PSR-EW400 portable keyboard can transmit MIDI and receive audio via an iPad camera connection kit with no headphone audio connection required from the iPad.
Using the Korg Module app, sounds from the Yamaha and the iPad are played back through the built in amplification and can be balanced with the “USB to host volume” function in the keyboard. I would guess most recent Yamaha ‘boards have this facility.
Re USB powered hubs and the iPad – I have a set up which I use live consisting of a NI S61, NI Traktor Audio 2 and USB hub which works fine and gives amazing audio. The Native Instruments S61 DIN MIDI ports now work in standalone mode following a firmware upgrade.
Vadim
August 31, 2017
Great thanks for that feedback!
Deb
April 20, 2017
Hi, You list states that the M-Audio Axiom 25 1st gen doesn’t work using the UBS as a power device. Please can you confirm that it will work if I buy a separate power supply unit and then use it via the USB adapter?
Thanks
Vadim
April 21, 2017
Please try this as it may shed some light. Also the only way to know is ti get a powered USB and to try it yourself to know for sure!
DaGypsyPig
May 3, 2017
I’m too lazy to read all of the comments. I have an iPad Air 2 and a Focusrite iTrack. I have a Yamaha PSR-530, PSR-270, and YPT-300. I have all of the Korg Apps released to date. Is there any configuration I can use with these keys to trigger these apps? Otherwise, looking at the Novation Impulse. Thanks in advance for info.
Vadim
May 12, 2017
The Yamaha keyboards you can try via MIDI cable from the Focusrite iTrack you have nothing to loose. If not go with novation or the following keyboards that should work:
USB MIDI controllers tested with iTrack Dock’s MIDI port and found to work:
Novation Launchkey range (mini, 25, 49, 61)
Novation Launchpad S
Novation Launchpad Mini
Novation Launch Control
Novation Impulse range (25, 49, 61)
Novation SL MkII range (25, 49, 61) – Please note: the Novation SL MKII range needs external power to work with the iTrack Dock
Akai Max 49 – Please note: the Akai Max 49 needs external power to work with the iTrack Dock
Alesis QX61
M-Audio Axiom Air Mini
M-Audio Oxygen range (25, 61)
Casio PX-5S
Casio PX 350m
Casio CTK 4200
Korg PA 600
Sanoxy USB MIDI Cable Convertor
USB MIDI controllers tested with iTrack Dock’s MIDI port and found to be incompatible:
Korg microkey 37
Korg MS-20 Legacy Edition Controller (MS20iC)
Akai MPK Mini MK1 & MK2
Arturia Keylab 61
Not officially tested but we have heard of issues with the following units:
Korg NanoKey 2
Korg NanoPad
Korg nanoKONTROL 2
Alesis Q25
Alesis Q49
Arturia MiniLab USB
Native Instruments Kontrol S-Series
iConnectivity Mio
Akai MPK225
Behringer X-Touch Universal Control Surface
M-Audio Code 61
Mark
June 9, 2017
Hi,
I bought samson carbon 61 recently but it does not work with my ipad- I have an ipad mini 2 and I’m only a student so money is quite tight- do you have any feasable solutions?
All the best!
Vadim
August 31, 2017
Hi Mark,
Let me know if this helps: https://forum.audiob.us/discussion/11624/midi-keyboard-no-longer-powered-by-ipad-problem-solved
Keep us updated!
Lulu
June 29, 2017
I don’t think a nonoKey2 works on an iPad
If it does can someone let me know how?
As it is powered by the USB port
Vadim
August 31, 2017
Hi Lulu,
The Korg nanoKEY2 is one of the most flexible and compatible controllers all it needs is usb power and with a Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit for older ipads, or new Lightning to a USB Camera Adapter (MD821AM/A) And USB power would be enough. Hope that helps and do let me know if you have any other questions :)
Greg
September 4, 2017
The presonus audiobox 4*2 definitely DOES NOT work with an older IPad2 –
I have tried for a lng time to get this to work
and since it requires power – i get the dreaded
IO – device requires too much power or
not compatible with either a powered USB or
nonpowered USB with the 30pin CCK
Vadim
September 4, 2017
Thank you for updating us Greg!
Greg
September 10, 2017
Awesome site btw
Tried with powered Usb also no go
….
Buy a new iPad is the best solution
But have not fond any virtual instrument
Software – freeing as good as GarageBand
For writing and playing :(
Luis Omar Garcia Jiménez
November 26, 2017
Hi, I have problems with the connection of Korg Kross 2 and my iPad Air 2.
Vitor
February 20, 2018
Hy Vadin
Insee you listed the novation 25 sl mk2 should work. Would the 61 key work also?
don atkinson
June 3, 2018
I have an Evolution MK-461C.When i plug in to my ipad 10.5 screen ios 11) i get a message saying the keyboard to big to be powered by ipad.
Do i need to buy an adaptor 9-12V to power my keyboard.
Will it work with the ipad then.
Thomas Nelson
February 19, 2019
Late to the party here, but I’ll add that the CME x-key wired ‘boards word splendidly with iOS, and require a powered usb hub. I use AKAI mpk49 as well with my iPad 6th Gen.
Team Awesome
February 21, 2019
Hey Thomas, never late to the party thank you for this invaluable information! Thanks for taking the time to share
Joshua
February 23, 2019
I have been looking for mapping steps to use an APC 40 mkI with my iPad Pro 10.5. Without any luck. Any suggestions?
Team Awesome
February 28, 2019
Hey Joshua, so you would need a camera connector kit. “Official ones are the only ones guaranteed to work after updates, otherwise you end up buying 3 or 4 knock offs and spend more than you would have with the official. You also still need to use the power adapter on the Akai APC 40 For more info this page may help: https://forum.ableton.com/viewtopic.php?t=226798
Nathan
April 21, 2019
Perhaps some patience, weeks maybe months, as I believe these protocols are far surpassed. With apps taking the place of hardware and developers in step with detailed UI and long accessed MIDI possibilities, I believe the timeline has equaled out in regard to growing expectations from users and common sense applications reach 3 & 4 steps ahead of people in studio or at home.
Team Awesome
January 25, 2021
Valid point, software ui instruments have a place, but so do physical touch devices, true for audio as it is for in car touch controls, knobs, etc. Would love to hear the perspective of others!
Deluxe Death
January 25, 2020
I have a Yamaha PSR-E363 it’s 61 Keys a portable keyboard for performance sold bundled with ac adapter w/ and also doubles as midi controller. It worked way more seamlessly with my iPad than the Arturia Minilab (old Gen) which constantly loses connection. For a more comprehensive list you can add that Yamaha PSR E363 is proven to work with iOS – guitar center has it listed as a feature.
Team Awesome
May 11, 2020
Perfect thank you for this valuable update!
BJay
January 18, 2021
Have old Oxygen 49 keyboard (no drum pads)
And iPad Pro iOS 12. 1.4.
Also D- link usb2.0 hub. Will this work with Garage Band on the iPad? Be nice if I could use this & only have to purchase camera connection.
Team Awesome
January 25, 2021
Hi BJay, walkie has a good explanation here Hope this helps! and do let us know if you have any other general or specific questions :)
OJBM
March 25, 2021
Just got an Alesis Q49 mkII, it works on my ipad pro 10.5 with no external power needed and seems to only work as a generic midi keyboard. The stop, play, record buttons plays high notes along with the directional pad on the upper left. I’m new to this and am not really a pianist. I also have a komplete kontrol m32 (also new) the difference i notice is that when i change cut off resonance and some other settings on garageband it affects the q49 sound but it doesn’t the m32. Still messing around but just wanted to contribute to support this page. I really don’t know what I’m doing yet.
Alexander
May 19, 2021
M-Audio Radium 61
I got it to work. My setup is:
– M-Audio Radium 61
– iPad Mini 5
– Apple Camera connection kit. Usb+ligtning female to lightning male
– Roland UM-ONE mk2
Keyboard connected with external power source. Roland connected to midi-out keyboard port. Roland usb connected to apple camera connection kit which connects to the iPad. (also: flip the roland switch to tab instead of comp)
Jabcoze
May 23, 2023
Roland SP 404 MKII and ASM Hydrasynth on ipad pro