CME WIDI Uhost – Bluetooth USB MIDI Interface + USB host
CME WIDI Uhost – Bluetooth USB MIDI Interface + USB host for Class Compliant USB MIDI Instrument, MIDI Controller, MIDI Keyboard, Windows, Mac, iOS & Android, Linux, ChromeOS
Get rid of those MIDI cables
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| Application | 2-in-6-out MIDI Thru/Split with Bluetooth MIDI integrated | Premium Bluetooth MIDI for MIDI developers and DIY specialists | 1-in-5-out MIDI Thru/Split with optional Bluetooth MIDI via WIDI Core expansion module | Plug-and-play USB MIDI interface with standalone 3-in-3-out MIDI I/O with advanced MIDI router & MIDI filter | Plug-and-play USB MIDI cable with MIDI router & filter that works without installing any drivers |
| Weight: | 19.8 g |
| Dimensions: | 3.8 x 3.4 x 1.4 cm; 19.84 Grams |
| Model: | WIDI Uhost |
| Dimensions: | 3.8 x 3.4 x 1.4 cm; 19.84 Grams |
I use this with the Roland Aerophone AE-20 which enables it to connect to the built-in Roland Bluetooth MIDI Support to provide wireless MIDI to my desktop/laptop and can now access the entire world of VSTs from the comfort of my own wind instrument without having cables.
It wasn’t that clear as to what combination of CME WIDI Bud Pro and/or CME WIDI Uhost I might need to achieve what I wanted but I was pleased to find I only need the Bud Pro plugged into the computer.
It would be nice if it were cheaper. It would have been even nicer if Roland had provided this functionality themselves but it did get the job done and very discreetly. I didn’t need anything physically connected to the Aerophone. I can’t comment on distance as I’m only using the whole setup in one room.
For anyone who is interested, I am also using a Line 6 Relay G10T II wireless system plugged into the Aerophone to transmit the built-in sounds to an external speaker as the internal speakers aren’t that great.
With the addition of the CME MIDI Bud Pro, I am now truly untethered whatever 7/8 fusion jazz solo I wish to play (at least until the Aerophone batteries need recharging).
I bought 2 of these to connect my keytar to my master keyboard. Setup couldn’t be easier, I just took both of them out the packaging, plugged them in, and they automatically paired up and started sending/receiving MIDI data. They run off the tiny amount of power supplied by a MIDI port so no additional wiring is needed.
The range and reliability of the transmitted data is excellent – I’ve tried using them in a fairly large hall with about 30m between them, and it picked up every note (and, more importantly, every note-off) that I played.
Highly recommended!
This adaptor works well. I wanted a wireless connection to just the input of a keyboard, while power for wireless midi usually comes from Midi out (which I wanted to use for midi through). Worked well. However, when I tried to update the firmware using an iPad, it failed, in a way that matched lots of other complaints on the Apple Store. Fortunately, I was able to carry on using the Android app. Support was quick, but the information provided would have been better provided with the app, rather than after a problem.
Works really well connecting PC to Roland wind controller and foot controller. No connection issues (only used over distances of a few metres). Set up with app not very intuitive but online videos helped. Follow the instructions to the lette
Bought it to connect my Yamaha P70 to my 2022 iPad Air. The P70 Piano predates the iPad’s creation, the P70 came out in 2007 yet it still works. I am able to send and receive signal to and from the P70 to the iPad.
One niggle is that it came with no instructions, the only hint of what to do is the triangle on the unit, that is meant to suggest the larger one goes into the OUT from MIDI. There is no instructions on how to connect, it self powers on when the P70 is switched on.
To find the WIDI, I used an app call MIDIMTTR as a bridge between the Moog Synth app to the P70, took a bit of trial and error but got it working. Latency is not noticeable and it’s even polyphonic.
I have a 1980s synth. Just plugged this in with the partner at the other end and it works. Studio One immediately just sees it as if it’s a wired connection. No detectable latency. Very pleased.
Great product, now I can compose music from my digital piano directly onto Sibelius for iPad. 🙂 boy Times have changed no more scraps of manuscript quill pen and lots of discarded tunes in the paper bin ..
I used an Arturia Keystep and plugged the Widi Out into the 5 pin socket. Launch the Korg Midi BT app and ping it was there. As Dave Smith says, the latency is excellent .
One small word of warning the Other part of the adapter the Widi IN needs power from the Widi OUT via a small lead. For the Keystep, this is at the wrong angle and pushes the keyboard up. Be warned if you need External Sync or otherwise.
Wireless Bluetooth on a digital kit surrounded by wires may seem like a funny option, but one of my soundcards doesn’t have MIDI. Anyway this took a little while to sort out because my Macbook is on High Sierra and for some reason it wouldn’t find it in the Audio MIDI Setup tool.
I sucessfully paired this with my other machine running Catalina so I knew it wasn’t a failed unit. I then downloaded the app from the Apple Store and connected to the device. I upgraded the firmware on it to the newer firmware, which still didn’t work, so I reflashed it with the older one. For some reason this worked and I was then able to connect using the Apple Audio MIDI Setup tool. You have to go to the Bluetooth section in order to see it and connect.
Once connected it was so, so simple to hook into Ableton and I was up and running in no time. One thing is that if you don’t use it, it will go to sleep and you have to re-connect in the MIDI Setup tool, so just add this to the finder bar and you’ll have easier access next time.
Latency is really good! I couldn’t really feel anything too untoward, and it’s really opened up this drum kit to more options using Komplete, Battery, Contact and of course Ableton’s Drum Rack/Sample triggering…
Make sure you download the manual and watch a few of their tutorial videos on YouTube. They’re really simple but get you up and running…
I already had one of these, got another and now I can connect my keytar to my synthesizer with no cables!
I read nothingdownloaded the WIDI app on my iPad, press and held the button on each of my WIDI masters and the app offered an update. After that all I do is witch on the keytar and synth and it just works with no noticeable lag.
Great product.
Bought two of these to use with my x32 mixer and footswitch to turn effects on and off when performing live. These are self-powered so just plug in and they automatically connect and are ready to go. These work great for linking two MIDI devices together.
I plugged this into my 1989 Clavinova CLP 570 (yes, that’s a 32 year old Yamaha) and had it connected to an app on an iPad in seconds. It works flawlessly and with no configuration (although I used the app to reduce the transmission power as the iPad is only a foot away from the device). Suddenly I have a ton of MIDI enabled apps to choose from to help me finally learn to sight-read and play properly. Seriously impressed with the stability and ease of use.
I’ve always been sceptical about using Bluetooth for any serious application. Have 4 of this devices and haven’t had any issues since I’ve purchased. Haven’t noticed any noticeable latency whilst playing keyboards or electronic drums.
Was looking for a second Yamaha md BT-01, and stumbled on this one. Lucky me. Ordered 2. Fired up one in a controller, while having the old Yamaha connected on one of my synths. It automatically connected and the controller started to make sound… what the hell, I thought… until I realised it was directly connecting with the Yamaha BT-01. Fired the second one on another synth, but no, cannot connect 3, yet. But they could also connect between each other no prob, once I removed the Yamaha one.
In any case, no computer to route these, imperceptible latency… can’t go wrong with them. Been playing wireless for a whole day, zero drops. Nice one!