What are the differences between the two? Well, if you have a backpack, the smaller version (iRig KEYS) is going to fit in there, making it very easy to get around town with just your laptop, or iOS device in tow. iRig KEYS (37 velocity mini-keys keyboard controller) and iRig KEYS PRO (37 FULL-Size Keys MIDI controller). IRig KEYS and iRig KEYS PRO from IK Multimedia, affordable mobile MIDI controllers with USB, 30-Pin and Lightning adapters. For total mobility, iRig KEYS with Lightning is also an ultra-low power consumption unit.” No additional apps, software or drivers are necessary to get it up and running.

“ iRig KEYS with Lightning is MIDI and USB class compliant for a true plug-and-play experience both with iOS devices or Mac/PC. OK, so you don’t have a MIDI Keyboard, or other MIDI controller, but you want to make music? Here are some more IK Multimedia products that can help you plug in and play! Still confused? Watch this iRig MIDI 2 Video from IK Multimedia, click here. And you can use the THRU port to send MIDI data to multiple instruments at once. Use the OUT port to control external hardware or synthesizers from your mobile device or computer. These ports give you all the control and connectivity that MIDI allows: Use the IN port to use external keyboards and controllers to play your favorite software sound modules and synthesizers. The ports are standard-sized and require no adaptor or special cable to use - in fact, you can use any standard MIDI cable you’d like. IRig MIDI 2 features three MIDI ports: IN, OUT and THRU. Attach at computer, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, external MIDI controller keyboard, etc to make music with your mobile device or computer.

Connecting midi keyboard to ipad