Wireless MIDI

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http://www.starrlabs.com/products/air-power-midi-wireless-transceiver-system
Starr Labs is pleased to announce the release of its new MIDI wireless technology, giving MIDI guitarists complete freedom of movement. The AirPower MIDI transmitter operates in the 2.4GHz range, giving the instrument an unobstructed range of 300 feet. In contrast to other MIDI wireless transceivers, the Starr Labs MIDI Wireless has excellent dropout protection and recovery in settings where obstructions and reflections are a problem. The AirPower MIDI Wireless Transmitter/Receiver pair offers a low cost solution with a solid no-dropout communication link that you might expect to find only in transceivers costing twice as much.



The AirPower system is designed to recover from momentary dropouts in transmission without stuck notes or shutting off notes needlessly. Other MIDI wireless links often will shut off a note if the link goes down before a Note-Off message can be sent. Often the link only drops out for a small fraction of a second. Some manufacturers of low-cost Wireless MIDI wireless systems rely on MIDI Active Sensing being sent from the keyboard to the Receiver. In that case, if either the transmitting keyboard or the receiving synthesizer do not support Active Sensing, or it has been turned off, a disrupted wireless link will not be detected.



That's not a problem with the AirPower wireless. Sixteen user-selectable channels are available, spaced across the available 2.4GHz band to allow several AirPower links to operate on the same stage. The AirePower receiver is equipped with both MIDI and USB output for direct connection to PC or Mac. Both USB and MIDI outputs can be used simultaneously.



The AirPower MIDI link is well suited to embed inside MIDI keyboards and battery-powered MIDI guitars such as the Ztar MIDI controllers from Starr Labs. For complete wireless operation, we offer a 9V rechargeable battery pack that can be worn on a belt clip, attached to a guitar strap, or adhered to your keyboard or percussion controller. The battery pack may be fitted with a standard DC plug to replace a 9 Volt wall wart, or a MIDI connector to provide phantom power to the controller.

. . . the future ain't what it used to be . . .

Elantric-fgn

http://keyboards-midi.musiciansfriend.com/product/MAudio-MidAir-Wireless-Receiver-MIDI-Interface-?sku=700538&src=3WFRWXX&ZYXSEM=0&CAWELAID=41604145
M-Audio MidAir Wireless MIDI Transmitter and Receiver System


Make your MIDI setup ultra-mobile!
The MidAir Receiver MIDI Interface is in an integral component to the M-Audio MidAir Wireless System. Bring your MIDI gear into the wireless age with the MidAir system. Comprised of a portable transmitter and receiver, the MidAir allows you to wirelessly transmit data from any device that outputs MIDI data—keyboards, drum machines, electronic drums and more. Just plug the battery-powered transmitter into the MIDI Out port on your controller of choice and connect the receiver to the MIDI In port on the device you'd like to control, and you're set. As a 2.4 GHz wireless device, the MidAir enables you to interface MIDI hardware at distances up to 30 feet with the same feel and response as a wired unit. The MidAir receiver includes a USB port and functions as a class-compliant 1 x 1 MIDI interface, so you can also wirelessly control soft synths from your favorite MIDI controller.

Control It All
Designed for both studio and stage applications, the MidAir system makes it possible to control everything from keyboards and sound modules to multi-effects units and stage lighting rigs wirelessly. The system works with any with any devices that send and receive MIDI data. Onstage, you can turn your favorite keyboard or MIDI instrument into a wireless controller and control an entire rack of MIDI gear without cables. In the studio, the MidAir system is the perfect way to eliminate excess clutter and long cable runs.

Front of House and Beyond
Have you ever wondered what your favorite keyboard patch sounds like in the audience? With the MidAir system, it's no problem to just pick up your MIDI controller with attached MidAir transmitter and check out your sounds from the floor. You can also control onstage effects from the FOH mix position or vice versa.

Multiple Frequency Channels
Much like wireless phones, MidAir automatically switches channels to insure a clear and unique signal. This means that you can use multiple MidAir systems in the same stage or studio environment.

Sync Your Stage
Tempo-based effects are among the most exciting things you can add to your guitar, bass or keyboard—and more and more guitar and bass effects are offering this functionality. But trying to sync multiple units has traditionally required running MIDI cables from a master keyboard or clock source to each player's effects unit—including trying to find cables long enough. With the MidAir, you can achieve the same functionality without those extra cables. Imagine the creative possibilities of being able to control the timing of your band's effects units from a single keyboard, MIDI instrument or computer. (Multiple MidAir systems and appropriate multi-port interface or splitter are required.)

M-Audio MidAir Wireless MIDI Transmitter and Receiver System Features:
2.4GHz wireless MIDI system
1 x 1 USB MIDI interface including standard MIDI In and Out jacks
Supports discrete operation of multiple MidAir systems in close proximity
Class-compliant with Windows XP and Mac OS X
Receiver powered by USB bus or 9V power supply
. . . the future ain't what it used to be . . .