iRig BlueBoard is the first wireless MIDI pedal board for iOS devices and Macs.You can control music apps and more by foot without touching the screen or keyboard.
For example, if you were using the AmpliTube app, you can switch presets, change patches, turn effects on/off, and control everything on your foot, like volume pedals and wow pedals.It is wireless so you dont have to worry about snagging your feet on the wire.Super easy to set up.Turn on the iRig BlueBoard switch, pair it with your iOS device or Mac via Bluetooth LE, then assign the parameters you control.
The iRig BlueBoard features 4 built-in backlight soft touch pads in a sturdy housing that will withstand the abuse of live stage.It also has two TRS terminal pedals to expand the function, so you can connect the foot switch or expression pedal.Energy saving design that runs on 4 standard AAA batteries.
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How does the iRig BlueBoard actually work? The iRig BlueBoard pairs with Bluetooth with your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or Mac, and when you step on the switch, the signal sent from iRig BlueBoard will be converted to MDI data via the iRig BlueBoard app.
iRig BlueBoards latest firmware supports both iOS and OS X and Apple Bluetooth LE MIDI (learn more about firmware updates here).Apple Bluetooth LE MIDI protocol converts data transmitted via Bluetooth into Core MIDI compatible MIDI data, and can be received via iOS 8 or later via Bluetooth LE MIDI enabled apps/software on OS X Yosemite (10.10) or later.
At this point, you will find the iRig BlueBoard works with various MIDI-enabled apps and software that work with iOS devices and Macs.
iRig BlueBoard supports two MIDI control modes.One of them is the latch and control mode that can be used in Apps such as AmpliTube to turn on and off every time you step on the switch.For example, you can control the effects on and off as if you were actually stepping on the stomp box.The other mode is unlatch mode that turns on when you step on the switch and turns off when you release the switch.It is a good mode for controlling piano sustain and more with apps like SampleTank and iGrand Piano.Of course, you can use these iRig BlueBoard control features with a variety of apps including Apple GarageBand.
The AmpliTube iOS app is fully compatible with iRig BlueBoard.Very easy to use with the AmpliTube app and the iRig BlueBoard.Simply pair with iRig BlueBoard and select the working mode on the Settings screen of the AmpliTube app.In PRESET mode, you can browse or switch your presets.DIRECT FX mode allows you to assign the iRig BlueBoad four foot switches to specific parameters such as AmpliTube switches and knobs.The new Grobal Control feature allows you to control the entire AmpliTube operation, such as on/off the tuner, switching banks and presets, controlling the recorders.Using the latest version of the AmpliTube app and the iRig BlueBoard, you can make every operation hands-free and unexpected!