CME WIDI Uhost – Premium Bluetooth MIDI Interface & USB Host for Class-Compliant Instruments, Controllers & Keyboards – Works with Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, ChromeOS

If you own a Donner DDP-80 and use an iPad (9th Generation) for lessons like Piano Marvel, this is the solution you need. We switched to this because the iPad 9th Gen only has one port; using this Bluetooth adapter allows us to connect the piano and charge the iPad at the same time. The Highlights: Zero Latency: I was worried about a delay between hitting a key and the iPad registering it, but the response is instant. There is no noticeable lag. Visual Feedback: A blue light on the WIDI flashes with every keystroke, confirming the signal is active. Cleaner Setup: It removes the bulky USB cable between the piano and tablet. Children broke a few of these... The Trade-offs: Price: A bit pricey for an adapter. Power: It requires its own separate power cable to stay active. Note: This is an honest review based on my personal experience; I am not affiliated with the company and this is not a paid advertisement. Quick Setup Guide: App First: Download the CME WIDI app. Pairing: Hold the small button on the side of the device to connect via Bluetooth. Firmware: Use the app to run the firmware updates. Important: There are two separate updates to complete! Launch Lessons (App): Open Piano Marvel. It detects the device automatically and works perfectly. It’s an investment, but it’s the best way to keep the iPad charged during long practice sessions on the DDP-80.

Solved my issue running koala on Android. I was using USB cable then otg adapter. I kept freezing up. With the widi I was able to play longer without any hiccups after all troubleshooting. After pairing if it didn't work I would try again until it gets a stable BT connection. Very happy. My midi controller no longer collecting dust. I was really tempted to buy a new BT midi controller already built in, but nah. Why when already have MPC style pads with reputable quality by the best in pads? Or risk buying crappy pads with weak response? The widi in return saved me money. Yup. I highly recommend for USB midi controllers. Type C connection on uHost is so convenient. I'm still undecided on where to place my included sticky magnet.

Works great with my Roland, Worlde, m-audio, and Korg midi controllers. But will not pass midi from my Novation X launchpad or will not pass midi from my novation launchpad mini mk3. So sad. that is why I bought it. I did return it. It is working so great with my other controllers though. Also uhost will not let the apc mini work as a control surface… if it did any of these things it would be a killer product, especially if it worked the newest Novation Launchpad series.

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I was trying to connect my Roland FR-4x accordion to a Roland BK-7m backing unit and a Roland FC-300 foot controller. The FR-4x has only one MIDI port that can be configured either as MIDI-in or MIDI-out. Fortunately, the FR-4x has a USB B port that can serve as both MIDI-in and MIDI-out. The CME WIDI Uhost is appropriate for the task. The power support for the WIDI Uhost can be taken from the USB A port (for memory stick) in the FR-4x. My first attempt did not work because the USB B to USB C cable with right angle connectors ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7ZQWPK9?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 ) did not work. I guess because it is not "OTG." I then ordered the right angle USB C to USB B adapter ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1J1F68Z?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 ) and 1 ft. USB C to USB C cable ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Z6J21LY?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 ). Together, they work perfectly. During the time I tried to set this up, I contacted CME Tech Support and received incredible support from Zhao (CEO of CME). He offered extra help and was with me every step of the way until I found out the problem was the cable. All of my email messages got replied within hours. I currently have 8 units of CME Master and 1 unit of CME WIDI Uhost. They are all great. Thank you, CME.

This simply doesn't work on Windows 10 or 11. I installed the drivers as the documentation says, connected to the Bluetooth device, updated the firmware, installed the Windows drivers, set the device to be in peripheral mode after updating the firmware, rebooted, and tried several other methods. However, Cakewalk Bandcamp does not list this as a valid MIDI device. The steps to get this set up and working on Windows 10 or 11 seem convoluted. It's really not worth your time.

I ordered one of the CME Uhost devices to use with a guitar amplifier. It was easy to install and set up. It works very well and connects quickly or maintains the connection without any issues. I can definitely recommend the Uhost for this type of application.

I got the Widi Uhost because one of my devices (Akso board) other than my other synths, samplers doesn‘t have 5pin DIN Midi. It connects very well with the WIDI masters on these machines. I‘m a big fan of the whole CME bluetooth midi series. Even though I haven’t done done any tests concerning distance, I can clearly recommend the whole CME bluetooth midi series. They are quick to connect, setup as a group via iPhone, iPad (don’t know about other phones or tablets) and no audible latency is encountered. Only one thing to keep in mind: I have to make sure my iPhone pland iPads bluetooth is off. Otherwise the Midi devices won’t connect.

J’ai acheté le uhost pour palier aux performances minables du midi Bluetooth sur Mac. En effet Apple est au top mais en ce qui concerne le Bluetooth, ils ont décidé que les communications n’étaient pas prioritaires, donc pour des changements de programme, ça passe, mais si vous voulez utiliser un contrôleur continu (une pédale d’expression dans mon cas, branchée sur un pédalier midi Bluetooth) vous avez une latence qui rend le truc inutilisable. Maintenant sur mon MacBook, le Bluetooth est éteint et ce petit truc est branché en usb-c, pédalier midi et pédale d’expression reconnus de suite, nouveau périphérique midi dispo sur la Mac et 0 latence ressentie !

Dass sich das Gerät seine Bluetooth-Partner quasi selbständig sucht ist genau so toll, wie die nicht vorhandene Zeitverzögerung beim Spielen. Schön wäre es noch, wenn es das Helferlein auch mit integriertem Akku gäbe.

WIDI Uhost Blouethooth MIDIインターフェース KORGの電子ピアノE1のUSB MIDI出力をBTでipadに接続することが出来ました。譜面台に置いたiPadがケーブルレスになってスッキリします。 商品にケーブルや電源アダプタは付属しません。USB端子は両方ともタイプC形状で、片方に5vの電源供給が必要です。 設置するための両面テープ付きマグネットが付属していましたが、磁力が弱く垂直面ではケーブルの重さに負けてしまうので、マグネットは利用せずに、普通に両面テープで固定しました。 midi信号で電源が連動しないとすると、入れっぱなしにするか、都度電源usbケーブルを抜くかする必要がありそうです。 アプリskoove pianoで利用していますが、アプリ側のレッスン音声などはUSB接続の時は電子ピアノ側のスピーカーに出力できましたが本商品ではmidiのみの連携となるため音声は連携されません。 ipadの音声出力をピアノ再生にするためのbluetooth 接続も繋ぐ必要があるようです。 レッスンアプリの音声とピアノの音をヘッドホンで聴くには両方必要でしたが、 iPadからピアノへの音声がＡ２ＤＰで遅延が大きいため、iPadアプリの再生するメトロノームの音をBTでピアノ経由で耳で聞いて演奏したＭＩＤＩ情報がまたBTでiPadに戻されて正しい鍵盤を弾けたか判定という使い方は無理でした。本商品側の遅延は少ないので、全く悪くないのですが、Skooveで本商品を利用しようと思っている方は注意です。 SkooveがWindowsなどのブラウザ対応してくれればこんな苦労はないのですが。。。 何もせずに使えましたが、widiというアプリからファームウェア更新があったので適用しました。 ファームウェア更新後は、Bloototh設定から解除→再登録しないと使えませんでした。 グルーピングなど高度な機能が不要であればアプリはいらないかも。

Buona soluzione per connettere con bluetooth apparecchi che non lo sono nativamente. Usato per collegare: Nektar pacer, Line 6 FNC short board MkII ad iPad Pro 2018, iPhone SE 2020 e MacBook air 2020 con garage band, Ableton live e altre app per iOS. Tutto corretto e nessuna problema di latenza. Unico neo la procedura di collegamento che è un pò lenta nei passaggi.

This device works really well, it’s easy to connect with a computer or iPad. I believe it can also be connected to android tablets. You do need to purchase wires, unless you already have some shown in picture and I bought a small battery pack that just lasts forever running this small gadget Works really well for me when creating music on the go. No latency at all, as far as I can tell so very pleased. The only thing I would say is, it’s a bit pricey.