WIDIFLEX USB – ADVANCED WIRELESS MIDI FOR YOUR COMPUTER.
Wireless Bluetooth BLE MIDI for all operating systems
WIDIFLEX USB adds Bluetooth MIDI with an ultra-low latency of 3ms and advanced jitter optimization to all major operating systems. In combination with WIDIFLEX you can then create a wireless hi-performance MIDI setup for studio or stage, featuring twice the speed and four times the range (20 meters / 65 feet) of earlier Bluetooth versions. On MacOS you can of course use the integrated Bluetooth functionality, but by adding WIDIFLEX USB you will reduce the operating system’s minimum latency from 7.5 ms down to 3 ms.
WIDIFLEX USB has advanced wireless connectivity for Auto-Pairing with WIDIFLEX. Pairing other devices is equally easy when you use the WIDI app for iOS and Android (free download in the app stores). You can also use it to create and manage WIDI groups of up to 5 Bluetooth MIDI devices. Your settings are memorized, so next time you start your system all your connections are automatically re-established.
Plug in and go: Plug WIDIFLEX USB into your computer’s USB connector and enjoy utra-low latency Bluetooth MIDI without having to upgrade your PC, tablet or smartphone. You won’t even need to install custom drivers, as WIDIFLEX USB is USB-class-compliant. It uses the operating system’s built-in MIDI driver. Simply plug it in and WIDIFLEX USB will become available as a new MIDI port in your DAW software!
If you use WIDIFLEX to connect your MIDI devices, simply plug them into their MIDI sockets and they will auto-connect to WIDIFLEX USB by default. This also works with BLE MIDI devices, eg. a Keytar. To set up, edit and manage those connections, you can use the free WIDI app for iOS and Android.
Supported Operating Systems: WIDIFLEX USB is compatible with all current versions of major operating systems, including Mac OS, iOS, Windows, Android, Chrome OS and Linux.
Features
- Bluetooth 5: Secure connection for live & stage with 2x the speed and 4x the range of earlier Bluetooth versions.
- SCA Technology: Unique Smart Connectivity Algorithms for optimized WIDI performance
- Ultra-low 3 ms latency: ground breaking latency reduction
- Automatic Pairing: Instant setup
- WIDI Groups: Up to 5 devices
- MIDI Clock and SysEx: Transmission of all MIDI messages over Bluetooth including MPE
- Free iOS/Android WIDI App: Use the CME “WIDI App” to manage your settings and groups easily
- No external power: 5V via USB
The current WIDI products are Bluetooth 5 compatible and comply with the specification for MIDI over Bluetooth by the MMA. The specification for MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE-MIDI) is based on Apple’s implementation (released in iOS 8 and OS X 10.10), so that products from early adopters remain compatible with the industry standard.
WIDI includes a collection of smart algorithms like Adaptive Frequency Hopping to always optimize the performance by selecting the best performing frequency at a given distance between devices. With only 3 ms, the latency between connected WIDI products is extremely low: MIDI only transmits data at a standard speed 31.25 kbit per second via cable – and WIDI products using Bluetooth 5 go up to 400 kb/sec.
WIDI products are 100% MIDI compatible and transmit all MIDI messages over Bluetooth, including MIDI clock, long SysEX and MPE. They provide full bidirectional transmission and reception with dual role automation as both, central and peripheral.
Specifications
- Technology: Bluetooth 5, MIDI over Bluetooth LE
- 100% MIDI compatible: Transmits all MIDI data including MIDI clock, SysEx and MPE
- Latency: As low as 3ms (tested with 2 paired WIDIFLEX devices).
- Range: 20 metres / 65 feet without obstruction.
- Automatic pairing, also with standard BLE MIDI controllers
- Compatibility: All WIDI devices (including CME and Artesia Pro), Bluetooth MIDI controllers, Mac, iPhone, iPad with Bluetooth 4.0 or later.**
- USB-class-compliant: No driver software
- Compatible OS: Windows, OSX, Linux (with MIDI extension).
- Connector: USB A standard
- Firmware update: Wireless via CME WIDI APP (iOS/Android)
- Power Supply: 5V/3.3V via host device’s MIDI out.
- Weight & Dimensions: 10 g, Dimensions: 22.5 H 11x 47 mm
In the box
- WIDIFLEX USB Bluetooth MIDI Interface
- Quick Start User Guide
**= WIDIFLEX USB can pair with devices running OS8 or later, MAC OS Yosemite or later, Android with Bluetooth LE and compatible MIDI apps.
For more information visit the manufacturer’s website
