IK Multimedia Release iRig Blueboard

IK Multimedia have released the iRig BlueBoard, the first wireless MIDI pedalboard controller for iPad, iPhone and Mac which allows you to control your music-making apps from the floor while performing or recording.

The iRig Blueboard is an innovative looking product and one which has already attracted a lot of attention. The iRig BlueBoard connects via Bluetooth to any Apple device with ease and interfaces with a range of music apps, sending out control signals from the four footpads that are converted to MIDI by the iRig BlueBoard App. Read on for more detailed information…

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Take control

So how does iRig BlueBoard work? It connects to your iPhone/iPod touch/iPad or Mac via Bluetooth, and when you press its foot switches, it sends out control signals that are converted to MIDI by the iRig BlueBoard app.

At this point the MIDI messages are available to virtually any MIDI compatible app you’re running on your iOS device or on your Mac.

The control messages sent from iRig BlueBoard to AmpliTube or other Core MIDI music apps can include bank up/down, MIDI continuous controllers, as well as parameter changes on apps such as IK’s AmpliTube, VocaLive, SampleTank, and iGrand Piano iOS apps plus many others, such as Apple GarageBand.

Control from 10 meters away

iRig BlueBoard communicates via Bluetooth technology so you can place it up to 10 meters (32.8 feet) away from your device and still maintain full control of your apps. The low-profile iRig BlueBoard is only 9.1” (23cm) wide, and it runs on 4 – AAA batteries.

Because it communicates with the mobile device via Bluetooth, it leaves the 30-pin, Lightning and mini-jack connector on the mobile device free for connection with other IK accessories like iRig HD, iRig STOMP, iRig, iRig Mic, iRig MIC Cast, iRig MIDI, iRig KEYS or any other favorite accessory.

Light up the night

iRig Blueboard has 4 backlit control pads housed in a sturdy stage-worthy chassis. Each pad has an additional LED that lights when the pad is active, letting you know exactly which control is on. And since it’s backlit, you can easily see it on a dark stage or performance venue for quick and accurate access.

No limits

iRig BlueBoard also features two expansion TRS jacks so you can add more expression to your performance. Plug your continuous MIDI controller like wah or volume style pedals into these expansion jacks to add even more control and performance versatility.

Features:

• Bluetooth MIDI pedalboard (10m/32.8′ range)
• 4 backlit assignable foot switches
• 2 1/4″ inputs for assignable expression pedals or switches
• Can send Bank Change, MIDI Program Changes and MIDI Control Changes
• BlueBoard iOS app runs in background on mobile device or Mac, and translates Bluetooth messages to MIDI
• Runs on standard AAA batteries
• Small enough to fit in a laptop bag

For more detailed information see IK’s website