VOX Bluetooth MIDI Connection Guide
This document explains how to use a Bluetooth MIDI device via a wireless connection.
[TIP] The contents and operation may differ depending on your operating system or the version of your app. For the latest information and more detailed information, refer to the VOX website (www.voxamps.com).
Connections with an iOS/Android device
Operating requirements
- iPhone/iPad/iPod touch that supports Bluetooth low energy and has iOS 8 or later installed.
- Android tablet/phone that supports Bluetooth low energy and has Android 6.0.1 or later installed.
Bluetooth MIDI connection failure may occur on some Android devices that support the requirements, since the Android manufacturers customize their own devices.
How to connect
- Open the "Settings" app and enable the Bluetooth function.
- [Android] “Location” setting (Open the “Setting” -> “Personal”) needs to be ON in order to scan your Bluetooth low energy devices.
- Launch Tone Room and tap the Bluetooth button under the “Select target device” display.
Image description: A dialog box titled "Select target device" shows a list of discoverable Bluetooth MIDI devices, including "VX II", "VT20X/40X/100X", and "Adio GT", with connection status indicators. A checkbox for "Show only connected devices" is also visible.
- Tap your Bluetooth MIDI device from the list to connect.
This connection operation is required each time you use a Bluetooth MIDI device.
Image description: A list titled "Bluetooth MIDI Devices" shows "Adio Air GT MIDI" with a "Not connected" status, and a tap area to connect/disconnect.
Connections with a Mac
Operating requirements
Mac that supports Bluetooth low energy and has OS X Yosemite 10.10 or later installed.
OS X El Capitan or later
- Launch Tone Room and click the Bluetooth button under the “Select target device” display to open the “Bluetooth Configuration” window.
Image description: A dialog box titled "Select target device" displays a list of discoverable Bluetooth MIDI devices, similar to the iOS/Android interface.
- Click the "Connect" button for your Bluetooth MIDI device from the list in the configuration display. The MIDI port of the device will then be available.
This connection operation is required each time you use a Bluetooth MIDI device.
Image description: A "Bluetooth Configuration" window shows "Scanning for MIDI Bluetooth Devices" and lists "Adio Air GT MIDI" with a "Connect" button.
OS X Yosemite
- Start "Applications" ➡️ "Utilities" ➡️ "Audio MIDI Settings," and choose “Show MIDI Studio" from the “Window” menu to open the MIDI studio window.
Image description: The "MIDI Studio" window displays various MIDI configurations, including "Bluetooth IAC Driver" and "Network".
- Double-click the Bluetooth icon to open the Bluetooth Configuration window.
Image description: The "Bluetooth Configuration" window shows the device name "VOX", an "Advertise" button, and a list of "Scanning for MIDI Bluetooth Devices" including "Adio Air GT MIDI".
- Click the "Connect” button of the Bluetooth MIDI device in the list shown in the window; now you can use the MIDI ports of the selected Bluetooth MIDI Device.
This connection operation is required each time you use a Bluetooth MIDI device.
Connections with Windows
Operating requirements
PC that has Windows 8.1 or later installed and is equipped with Bluetooth low energy, or a computer with a connected USB adapter that supports Bluetooth low energy.
Installation procedure
Download the “VOX BLE-MIDI Driver" from the VOX website (www.voxamps.com) and install it. Please refer to the installation manual.
Connections
A "Pairing" process is required to connect Windows and a Bluetooth MIDI device.
- Turn on the Bluetooth MIDI device and enable its wireless functionality.
- Click the Bluetooth icon in the task tray and choose “Show Bluetooth Devices."
Image description: Two screenshots illustrating the Windows taskbar Bluetooth icon and its context menu, highlighting the "Show Bluetooth Devices" option.
- Click "Add Bluetooth or other device" in the "Bluetooth & other devices" window.
[TIP] If the version of Windows is before Windows 10 Creators Update, the “Manage Bluetooth devices" window will be shown. Choose a device indicated as “Ready to pair” and click “Pair", then proceed to step 6.
Image description: A screenshot of Windows 'Settings' > 'Devices' > 'Bluetooth & other devices' interface, showing the "Add Bluetooth or other device" button.
Connecting the device
- Select "Bluetooth" in the "Add a device" window.
Image description: The "Add a device" window presents options for device types, including "Bluetooth" and "Wireless display or dock".
- Select your device from the list.
Image description: The "Add a device" window displays "Adio Air GT MIDI" as a discoverable device ready for connection.
- Once the device is connected to Windows, "Connected" is shown. Click "Done".
Image description: The "Add a device" window confirms "Your device is ready to go!" with "Adio Air GT MIDI" showing a "Connected" status.
- Launch the MIDI application, such as Tone Room, and the connection will be finished.
Note
- This feature cannot be used by multiple MIDI applications simultaneously.
- If the Bluetooth MIDI device fails to connect to the PC when you launch the MIDI application, please remove the device from the "Bluetooth & other devices" window or the “Manage Bluetooth devices” window and pair it again.
- After installing a major update like Windows 10 Creators Update, please remove all previously paired Bluetooth MIDI devices from the "Bluetooth & other devices" window and pair the devices again.
