WIDI Jack
Wireless MIDI over Bluetooth
Get rid of those MIDI cables!
We have been working on wireless MIDI solutions for over 15 years.
After we launched our first crowd created project WIDI Master early 2020, our community requested more specific solutions for advanced MIDI connectivity over Bluetooth.
Today we present the second member of the WIDI family: WIDI Jack!
What is WIDI Jack?
WIDI Jack is your virtual MIDI interface
Bluetooth MIDI is the new wireless standard as approved by the MMA.
Now you can connect all your MIDI devices - even without computers - with WIDI Jack!
Smart Connectivity Algorithms
WIDI distinguishes itself from any other Bluetooth MIDI technology available through its unique SCA technology. SCA is a collection of highly effective algorithms that optimise the performance of WIDI in any given situation. SCA stands for Dual Role Automation, Automatic Pairing Mode, Smart Hub Functionality, Latency Reduction Optimisation and Range Performance Optimisation!
Instrument to instrument BLE MIDI connectivity
Simply replace your MIDI cables
Rearrange your studio and enjoy the freedom of WIDI
Bluetooth 5: Go Faster, Go Further
Trusted technology for live and on stage
Secure connection with twice the speed and four times the range
Ultra low 3ms latency
Go pro with ground-breaking latency reduction
Smart algorithmic transmission optimisation
Automatic pairing
Setup instantly. Operate easily.
Automatically switch between central & peripheral
MIDI Clock and SysEx
Sync your drum machines, step sequencers and arpeggiators
Transmit all MIDI messages over Bluetooth
No external power needed
Enjoy the fully standalone wireless solution
Supports both 5v and 3.3v on MIDI OUT
Versatile cable options
Connect with even the rarest MIDI instruments
USB power for MIDI IN or unpowered MIDI OUT
User-friendly controlling app
The easiest way to process your lifetime updates
Always benefit from the latest developments
Secure attachment
Simply stick it to your MIDI device
Clever design solution with magnet
Wide compatibility
Switch between TRS MIDI type A and type B
Fully compatible with WIDI Master and future WIDI family
What can you do with MIDI over Bluetooth?
Fully Standalone. Completely Wireless. 100% MIDI.
Add Bluetooth MIDI to all your MIDI devices. Connect pedals, controllers and instruments by utilising the different cable options. Add an external power supply via USB-c for unpowered MIDI ports and devices with only MIDI IN. Simply stick WIDI Jack to your device with the smart magnet and enjoy ultra low latency wireless MIDI.
MIDI to MIDI
Connect two standalone MIDI hardware devices with two (2) WIDI Jacks or mixed with WIDI Master.
Bluetooth (BLE) to MIDI
Pair your bluetooth MIDI controller with any standalone MIDI hardware device using one (1) WIDI Jack unit.
MacOS/iOS BLE to MIDI
Play your standalone MIDI hardware and pair it with your iOS device or Mac with one (1) WIDI Jack unit using smart auto switch mode. For Windows/Android use Android 8 or later, Windows 10 v1909 or later.
Technical Specification
WIDI JACK
Connectors
MIDI IN/OUT (2.5mm jack/TRS),
USB Type-C (power only)
Compatible MIDI devices
All MIDI devices with 2.5mm/3.5mm TRS (Type A/B), mini DIN, 5-pin DIN via optional cable
Power supply
5v/3.3v via MIDI OUT
5v via USB
Switch
Switch button
TRS switch (Type A or B)
Dimensions
Main: 21mm (W) x 21mm (H) x 49mm (D) Sub: 18mm (W) x 18mm (H) x 24mm (D)
Technology
Bluetooth 5, MIDI over Bluetooth Low
Energy-Compliant
Compatible wireless devices
WIDI Master, WIDI Jack, WIDI Uhost, WIDI Hub4, WIDI Ped3, WIDI BUD Bluetooth MIDI controllers.
Compatible OS
Mac, iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch with Bluetooth 4.0 or later. iOS 8 or later,
OSX Yosemite or later.
Latency
As low as 3 ms (test with two WIDI Masters on BLE 5)
Range
20 meters without obstruction
Firmware upgrade
By air using WIDI App (iOS/Android)
Indicator
Multicolor LEDs
Power Consumption
37 mW
WIDI MASTER
Connectors
MIDI IN/OUT (5pin-DIN)
Compatible MIDI devices
MIDI devices with 5-pin DIN OUT
Power supply
5V/3.3V via MIDI OUT
Switch
Switch button
Dimensions
Not fixed. Subject to change! 34mm (W) x 14mm (H) x 38mm (D)
Technology
Bluetooth 5, MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy-Compliant
Compatible wireless devices
WIDI Master, WIDI Jack, WIDI Uhost, WIDI Hub4, WIDI Ped3, WIDI BUD Bluetooth MIDI controllers.
Compatible OS
Mac, iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch with Bluetooth 4.0 or later. iOS 8 or later, OSX Yosemite or later.
Latency
As low as 3 ms (test with two WIDI Masters on BLE 5)
Range
20 meters without obstruction
Firmware upgrade
By air using WIDI App (iOS/Android)
Indicator
Multicolor LEDs
Power Consumption
37 mW
WIDI UHOST
Connectors
USB Type-C host/ slave
Compatible MIDI devices
USB 2.0 Class Compliant MIDI devices
Power supply
5v via USB 500mA for attached USB 2.0 device
Switch
Switch button
Dimensions
Not fixed. Subject to change! 34mm (W) x 14mm (H) x 38mm (D)
Technology
Bluetooth 5, MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy-Compliant
Compatible wireless devices
WIDI Master, WIDI Jack, WIDI Uhost, WIDI Hub4, WIDI Ped3, WIDI BUD Bluetooth MIDI controllers.
Compatible OS
Mac, iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch with Bluetooth 4.0 or later. iOS 8 or later, OSX Yosemite or later.
Latency
As low as 3 ms (test with two WIDI Masters on BLE 5)
Range
20 meters without obstruction
Firmware upgrade
By air using WIDI App (iOS/Android)
Indicator
Multicolor LEDs
Power Consumption
TBD
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
WIDI Jack
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Connectors | MIDI IN/OUT (2.5mm jack/TRS), USB Type-C (power only) |
Compatible MIDI devices | All MIDI devices with 2.5mm/3.5mm TRS (Type A/B), mini DIN, 5-pin DIN via optional cable |
Power supply | 5v/3.3v via MIDI OUT |
Switch | Switch button TRS switch (Type A or B) |
Technology |
Bluetooth 5, MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy-Compliant |
Compatible wireless devices |
WIDI Master, WIDI Jack, WIDI Uhost, WIDI Hub4, WIDI Ped3, WIDI BUD Standard Bluetooth MIDI controllers, Mac, iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch with Bluetooth 4.0 or later. |
Compatible OS |
iOS 8 or later, OSX Yosemite or later |
Latency |
As low as 3 ms (test with two WIDI Masters on BLE 5) |
Range |
20 meters without obstruction |
Firmware upgrade |
By air using WIDI App (iOS/Android) |
Indicator |
Multicolor LEDs |
Power Consumption |
37 mW |
Which WIDI Do You Need?
WIDI JacK | WIDI MASTER | WIDI UHOST | |
|---|---|---|---|
Cell | |||
Connectors | MIDI IN/OUT (2.5mm jack/TRS), USB Type-C (power only) | MIDI IN/OUT (5pin-DIN) | USB Type-C host/ slave |
Compatible MIDI devices | All MIDI devices with 2.5mm or 3.5mm (1/8") TRS (Type A/B), mini DIN, 5-pin DIN via multiple cable options | MIDI devices with 5-pin DIN OUT | USB 2.0 Class Compliant MIDI devices |
Power supply | 5v/3.3v via MIDI OUT 5v via USB | 5V/3.3V via MIDI OUT | 5v via USB |
Switch | Switch button TRS switch (Type A or B) | Switch button | Switch button |
Dimensions | Only 40% the size compared to your Apple iPods charging case! 34mm (W) x 14mm (H) x 38mm (D) | Main: 21mm (W) x 21mm (H) x 49mm (D)
| Not fixed. Subject to change! 34mm (W) x 14mm (H) x 38mm (D) |
Technology | Bluetooth 5, MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy-Compliant | ||
Compatible wireless devices |
WIDI Master, WIDI Jack, WIDI Uhost, WIDI Hub4, WIDI Ped3, WIDI BUD Standard Bluetooth MIDI controllers, Mac, iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch with Bluetooth 4.0 or later. | ||
Compatible OS | iOS 8 or later, OSX Yosemite or later | ||
Latency |
As low as 3 ms (test with two WIDI Masters on BLE 5) | ||
Range | 20 meters without obstruction | ||
Firmware upgrade |
By air using WIDI App (iOS/Android) | ||
Indicator | Multicolor LEDs | ||
Power Consumption | 37 mW | TBD | |
WIDI JACK
Connectors
MIDI IN/OUT (2.5mm jack/TRS),
USB Type-C (power only)
Compatible MIDI devices
All MIDI devices with 2.5mm/3.5mm TRS (Type A/B), mini DIN, 5-pin DIN via optional cable
Power supply
5v/3.3v via MIDI OUT
5v via USB
Switch
Switch button
TRS switch (Type A or B)
Dimensions
Main: 21mm (W) x 21mm (H) x 49mm (D) Sub: 18mm (W) x 18mm (H) x 24mm (D)
Technology
Bluetooth 5, MIDI over Bluetooth Low
Energy-Compliant
Compatible wireless devices
WIDI Master, WIDI Jack, WIDI Uhost, WIDI Hub4, WIDI Ped3, WIDI BUD Bluetooth MIDI controllers.
Compatible OS
Mac, iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch with Bluetooth 4.0 or later. iOS 8 or later,
OSX Yosemite or later.
Latency
As low as 3 ms (test with two WIDI Masters on BLE 5)
Range
20 meters without obstruction
Firmware upgrade
By air using WIDI App (iOS/Android)
Indicator
Multicolor LEDs
Power Consumption
37 mW
WIDI MASTER
Connectors
MIDI IN/OUT (5pin-DIN)
Compatible MIDI devices
MIDI devices with 5-pin DIN OUT
Power supply
5V/3.3V via MIDI OUT
Switch
Switch button
Dimensions
Not fixed. Subject to change! 34mm (W) x 14mm (H) x 38mm (D)
Technology
Bluetooth 5, MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy-Compliant
Compatible wireless devices
WIDI Master, WIDI Jack, WIDI Uhost, WIDI Hub4, WIDI Ped3, WIDI BUD Bluetooth MIDI controllers.
Compatible OS
Mac, iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch with Bluetooth 4.0 or later. iOS 8 or later, OSX Yosemite or later.
Latency
As low as 3 ms (test with two WIDI Masters on BLE 5)
Range
20 meters without obstruction
Firmware upgrade
By air using WIDI App (iOS/Android)
Indicator
Multicolor LEDs
Power Consumption
37 mW
WIDI UHOST
Connectors
USB Type-C host/ slave
Compatible MIDI devices
USB 2.0 Class Compliant MIDI devices
Power supply
5v via USB 500mA for attached USB 2.0 device
Switch
Switch button
Dimensions
Not fixed. Subject to change! 34mm (W) x 14mm (H) x 38mm (D)
Technology
Bluetooth 5, MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy-Compliant
Compatible wireless devices
WIDI Master, WIDI Jack, WIDI Uhost, WIDI Hub4, WIDI Ped3, WIDI BUD Bluetooth MIDI controllers.
Compatible OS
Mac, iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch with Bluetooth 4.0 or later. iOS 8 or later, OSX Yosemite or later.
Latency
As low as 3 ms (test with two WIDI Masters on BLE 5)
Range
20 meters without obstruction
Firmware upgrade
By air using WIDI App (iOS/Android)
Indicator
Multicolor LEDs
Power Consumption
TBD
What can WIDI Jack do for you?
Connect MIDI devices with mini Jack MIDI
(2.5mm or 3.5mm (1/8") and Type-A/Type-B)
Connect MIDI devices with only MIDI IN via USB-C external power supply port on WIDI Jack
Connect MIDI devices with DIN-6-mini MIDI
Connect MIDI devices with unpowered 5-PIN DIN MIDI via USB-C external power supply port on WIDI Jack
Advanced Wireless Connectivity
1-to-4 MIDI Thru + 4-to-1 MIDI Merge
Add up to five (5) WIDI devices per wireless group. Enjoy duplex (bidirectional) transmission between one (1) central (master) and up to four (4) peripherals. And run multiple groups simultaneously saved as default settings in your WIDI devices' memory.
Order WIDI Jack now!
- 1Select your preferred bundle with free cable option!
- 2Add additional accessory cable options as you like!
- 3View all products and accessory cables in the online store!
WIDI Jack + DIN-5 cables
WIDI Jack + TRS 3.5mm (1/8") cables
WIDI Jack + TRS 2.5mm cables
WIDI Jack + DIN-6mini cable
Cable Options
MIDI DIN-5
MIDI TRS 3.5mm (1/8″)
MIDI TRS 2.5mm
MIDI DIN-6mini
What industry leaders say about us
I was lucky enough to be able to start working with a pair of prototype WIDI adapters from CME. They worked flawlessly and transparently. For example, I immediately had our flagship synthesizer, the Moog ONE, controlling and being controlled by our older MIDI instruments and vintage MIDI controllers.
CYRIL LANCE
CTO MOOG Music
CME WIDI is the first Bluetooth MIDI adapter that can perform as both a “peripheral” or “central” device, allowing fast, low-latency, and stable point-to-point wireless connections between any two devices.
TOM WHITE
Former President of MMA
I (Roger) have tested WIDI and found it to be well-designed, fast, easy to use and low-cost. Interestingly, CME have figured out how to get the latency down to as low as 3 ms, which is quite an accomplishment. In my test playing 3-note chords and melody with 3D MPE expression, I didn't perceive any added latency or delays normally associated with Bluetooth.
ROGER LINN
CEO RogerLinn Design
