Connect USB-MIDI keyboard to iRig Pro Duo?

[xxx_xx]

Hi,

I currently have a USB-C keyboard (Akai MPK Mini), which I can play through my iPad using the camera-connection kit. My iPad has a Lightning cable input, and the CCK seems to power the Akai keyboard just fine.

How can I play the Akai MPK mini when my iRig Pro Duo is connected? The "midi" input on the iRig Pro Duo is through an 1/8 in jack (?). I have no idea how to go from the Akai USB output to a MIDI connection, particularly if the Akai is expecting power.

[Peter_IK]

The MIDI connection on iRig PRO is for 5-pin MIDI connectors (not USB) using a cable that plugs into the port you mention (and which is included with your iRig PRO).

Since the single lightning port on iOS devices can only have one accessory plugged in at a time you would either need to use iRig PRO's MIDI connection with a MIDI controller that has the appropriate connections or use your MIDI controller separately with a compatible lightning adapter.

[xxx_xx]

Can I use the iRig AND the USB-midi keyboard at the same time?

[Peter_IK]

Can I use the iRig AND the USB-midi keyboard at the same time?

Since the iRig Pro DUO plugs into your device's only Lightning connector that would not be possible.

You may be able to use iRig Pro DUO's USB connection and your MIDI controller's USB connection at the same time with something like the Apple Camera Connection Kit and a USB hub but that would be something to experiment with and not guaranteed to work flawlessly if at all.

[jgeastwood@gmail.com]

My Roland Aerophone uses USB to output the Midi signal.

How can I input this USB midi to the iRig Pro Duo?

JOhn