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Guitar and bass players, singers and keyboard players will now be able to play and control their preferred iOS app on stage or in studio, with the same degree of performance control offered by traditional music hardware, and the freedom of not being tethered by cables. The iRig BlueBoard from IK Multimedia is the first wireless MIDI pedalboard for iOS and Mac that allows you to control your music apps and more from the floor and is small enough to fit in a laptop bag. 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.

It connects to your iPhone/iPod touch/iPad or Mac via Bluetooth with control up to 10 meters away, and when you press its footswitches, it sends out control signals that are converted to MIDI by the iRig BlueBoard app. 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.

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. 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.

Open Box IK Multimedia iRig BlueBoard Bluetooth Wireless MIDI Footcontroller for iOS and Mac Level 1
Open Box IK Multimedia iRig BlueBoard Bluetooth Wireless MIDI Footcontroller for iOS and Mac Level 1
Open Box IK Multimedia iRig BlueBoard Bluetooth Wireless MIDI Footcontroller for iOS and Mac Level 1

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  • Bluetooth MIDI pedalboard (10 m/32.8' range)
  • Four backlit assignable footswitches
  • Two 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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  • Bluetooth wireless MIDI pedalboard
  • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), extremely low power consumption
  • Backlit rubber pads for easy identification in the dark
  • Completely wireless, battery powered (4 x AAA)
  • Completely customizable setup via the iRig BlueBoard dedicated iOS and Mac
  • Dimensions (WxLxH): 275 mm/10.82" x 92 mm/3.62" x 25 mm/0.98"
  • Weight: 250 g/8.81 oz.
  • iRig BlueBoard is compatible with iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4s, iPod touch 5th generation, iPad 4th generation, iPad 3rd generation and iPad mini. iOS 6.1 or later is required
  • Mac: iRig BlueBoard is compatible with any Mac that supports Bluetooth 4.0 / Bluetooth Low Energy Models: iMac, Mac Mini, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro (all models from June 2012 on)

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Reviewed by 5 customers

  • I would buy this again, thining of adding a second unit!!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byscott

    fromundisclosed

    I love this thing, easy to connect to my ipad and runs my pedals just like I had hoped. No lag, quick to change when pressed. I use this for live music and this allowed me to remove the small pedal board that was there and use the effects I want to use. I use this with Bias FX but had have other simulator apps that it works with as well. Shipped fast and was a good price.

  • Blue no more.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byTim

    fromLos Angeles

    Does exactly what it's supposed to. Very portable and gives the freedom to perform without wires.

  • iRig review

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    submitted8 years ago

    byHezron

    fromundisclosed

    Pros: No cables. Sends CC and PC midi messages. Cons: Slight delay when using to switch effects on and off. Buttons are too soft. I returned this item. I prefer mechanical switches and the instant change of effects that a usb connected controller can provide.

  • More excellence from IK Multimedia

    5

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    submitted9 years ago

    byLarry

    fromundisclosed

    Ideal for use with amp modeling such as Amplitube, even within a DAW such as Logic. Works flawlessly. If using a computer you need Bluetooth v4 (capable of low power). Two outputs for midi expression pedals, which work flawlessly as well. Using this with a Macbook Pro (Late 2015), iPad Air (1st gen) and iPhone 6S.

  • Needs a small change to it's programming

    2

    submitted10 years ago

    byKirk from Okeana

    fromOkeana, OH

    I bought this to replace a Griffin Stompbox (which they stopped selling) that has a 30 pin connector to use with an iPhone 6 plus (with a lightning connector). I was looking forward to bigger, easier to see and use buttons, which it has. The device does not support a "next" and "previous" function. I use this with JamUp Pro and want to use the buttons to go to the next patch and/or the previous patch but it isn't programmed to function that way. It functions properly but the way it works doesn't make sense from a musician standpoint. Once they tweak the programming, it should work fine. Here's hoping that the programming gets tweaked.

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  • submitted6 months ago

    asked byEric

    fromDodge city Kansas

    Is this compatible with the Tonebridge app?

    Is this compatible with the Tonebridge app?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Unfortunately, no.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byCharlie Nick

    fromSt. Louis Mo.

    Will the IK Multimedia Blueboard MIDI work as a footswitch for Positive Grid Spark 40 amp! Control the 4 patches, with their modulation, Gain and other features like the Aistep Spark Switch? Or is there another footswitch with MIDI for Spark you suggest. Thanks, CHARLIE, Edge City Orchestra

    Will the IK Multimedia Blueboard MIDI work as a footswitch for Positive Grid Spark 40 amp! Control the 4 patches, with their modulation, Gain and other features like the Aistep Spark Switch? Or is there another footswitch with MIDI for Spark you suggest. Thanks, CHARLIE, Edge City Orchestra

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m sorry, we don’t have that information available. Perhaps an inquiry to