IK Multimedia Releases iRig BlueBoard Wireless MIDI Pedalboard

IK Multimedia has officially announced the release of the iRig BlueBoard, which was first announced in January of this year.

With the wireless pedalboards companion app, all of IK’s Mac and MIDI-compatible apps and software can be controlled by the board via Bluetooth 4.0 by wirelessly transmitting MIDI information. This means that it will work with any iOS device as well. The board can even transmit MIDI from its two external inputs for use with expression pedals or similar.

Cable free creation is made even easier with the iRig BlueBoard.

The iRig BlueBoard is available now for $99.99 MSRP.

Here are more details from IK Multimedia:

The First Wireless MIDI Pedalboard Controller for iPhone, iPad and Mac

iRig BlueBoard is the first wireless MIDI pedalboard for iOS and Mac that allows you to control your music apps and more from the floor.

Now control parameters of your MIDI-compatible apps like AmpliTube wirelessly from the floor. Switch between presets, change patches, turn effects on and off and control effects like volume wah pedals all from the stage floor without worrying about tripping over wires. Setup is as simple as turning the iRig BlueBoard on and telling it what you want to control.

iRig BlueBoard features four backlit soft-touch pads housed in a sturdy, stage-worthy chassis, two TRS expansion jacks for connecting additional MIDI controllers like expression pedals, and is powered by four standard AAA batteries.

Take Control

So how does iRig BlueBoard work? It connects to your iPhone/iPod touch/iPad 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 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’sAmpliTube, VocaLive, SampleTank, and iGrand Piano, or any other Core MIDI compatible app like 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.

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

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