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Xvive MD1 Wireless MIDI System
Xvive is a manufacturer of professional-quality wireless systems and audio utility products for live, studio and home use.
MD1 adds wireless Bluetooth MIDI transmission and reception functions to music equipment with MIDI DIN connectors. This product consists of two parts: one is the Main Adapter, which is used to obtain power from MIDI OUT DIN connector and send MIDI messages wirelessly. The other, the Sub Adapter, receives MIDI messages to transmit through the MIDI IN DIN connector of the MIDI device.
MD1 can be used with standard 5-pin MIDI devices, including: synthesizers, MIDI controllers, MIDI interfaces, keytars, electric wind instruments, v-accordions, electronic drums, electric pianos, electronic portable keyboards, audio interfaces, and digital mixers. MD1 can transmit MIDI signals wirelessly to devices and computers with built-in BLE MIDI, such as: Bluetooth MIDI controllers, iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers.
CONNECT WITH MACOS X
1. Plug the MD1 Main Adapter into the MIDI device’s MIDI OUT port. Turn on the MIDI device and boot up the Mac desktop or laptop computer. The LED in the Main Adapter will start flashing blue.
2. On the computer, turn on Bluetooth by navigating to System Preferences>Bluetooth.
3. Click the [Go] menu at the top of the screen, click [Utilities], and double-click on [Audio MIDI Setup]
4. Click the [Bluetooth icon] at the upper right of the MIDI studio window. Find Xvive MD1 in the device name list; and click [Connect]. Now you should be able to control the MACOSX app using the MIDI device!
CONNECT WITH iOS
1. Plug the MD1 Main Adapter into the MIDI device’s MIDI OUT port. Turn on the MIDI device and make sure the iPhone/iPad is on. The LED in the Main Adapter will start flashing blue.
2. On the iPhone/iPad got to [Settings], click [Bluetooth], and slide the Bluetooth switch to ON.
3. Go to the Apple AppStore; search for and download the free “midimittr” app; and open it.
4. Click the [Device] menu at the bottom right of the midimittr screen. Where MD1 appears in the list, click [Not Connected]; then click [Pair] on the Bluetooth pairing request pop-up window. The status of MD1 in the list will be updated to [Connected], indicating that the connection is successful. Minimize the midimittr app.
5. Open any music app that can accept external MIDI input; and select MD1 as the MIDI input device on the app’s settings page. Now you should be able to control the iOS app using the MIDI device!
MIDI to MIDI
For each MIDI device, plug the Main Adapter into the MIDI OUT port, connect the Sub Adapter to the MIDI IN port, and plug the Sub Adapter’s cable into the mini jack socket of the Main Adapter. Power on both devices. The LED of the Main Adapters will start flashing blue, and the two MD1 sets will pair automatically!
ADD FOR STANDARD MIDI DEVICES
Plug the 2.5mm mini jack connector of MD1 sub adapter into the mini jacksocket of the main adapter
GUITAR MIDI CONTROLLER TO MODELLING GUITAR AMP
Connect a MIDI footpedal controller wirelessly to a modelling guitar amp.
MULTIPLE-SET CONNECTIONS
Multiple MD1 sets can be connected for synchronous data transmission.
DHN
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2023
I bought this to connect my player piano to my iPhone and PIANOSTREAM app. Installation was a cinch and connecting to Bluetooth and app was seamless. The only reason I gave it four stars is the range is pretty limited. If I move more than 15 or 20 feet from the adapter the connection is lost. Note that could be due to other electronics near it or a lot of metal in the piano so your experience may be better.
0 User 010101
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2023
Had a wired midi cable with adapter to iPad but it was too flimsy. This wireless adapter works better. Works with simply piano. You don’t need the app as the instruction says but just connect via simply piano.
Jorge Moreno
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2023
These things are amazing and as simple as it gets for Plug and Play. I have an old Yamaha KX5 MIDI controller (Keytar) and have always struggled with that long 100' MIDI cable. Every gig, that cable either got caught on a monitor, or someone would step on it, or it just ended up in knots. I'm a bit old school and didn't even realize that wireless MIDI was a thing. I took a chance on these X-VIVE Adapters and it worked perfectly. You will however need to purchase two units for it to work. Your Host/Source keyboard will need one set to go in to both the MIDI In and Out, the MIDI controller will need just the Main Adapter
Dominooo
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2023
I use it to connect my Alesis Nitro drum kit via Bluetooth to my MacBook for recording in Ableton.It works incredibly well, and doesn’t require any power. I don’t notice any latency.The small connection instruction paper looks easy to lose, so I’m leaving them here just in case-Go (top bar) > Audio MIDI Setup > Window (top bar) > Show MIDI Studio > Bluetooth icon > Connect
Denise Murray
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2022
I use all wired MIDI cables in my studio - however I have one synthesizer in particular that would require an extra long cable run if I wanted to keep the cables tidy and ran along the walls. I didn't know what to expect when I found this wireless MIDI option on amazon, but it looked like it would solve my long cable problem provided the device worked reliably. I have been using the MD1 Xvive Midi for a couple months now and I am very impressed. The device has worked very consistently and has never glitched or dropped out on me. I'm not sure what the range of these units are (my guess is comparable to Blue Tooth) but I haven't had to test that as my studio is rather small and the MD1 is only about 10 feet away from the other device. I can't speak to the long-term reliability or build quality but so far I am pleased. I would recommend this product.
Van Bergen
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2022
UPDATE #2: When I contacted the seller for a replacement, I got a series of replies that were incorrect and confusing. The gist was that the MD1 needed a firmware upgrade. I followed the instructions and the MD1 still showed a red LED and did not work. Because it's obvious that the MD1 is simply a re-branded CME WIDI Master, I went to the CME website, where I found the correct instructions. The red LED indicated that the MD1 was in TEST mode and needed to be activated, not upgraded. I activated it and now it works. HOWEVER: It failed at a gig for no apparent reason, so I can't rely on it to keep working. Xvive online and paper documentation has no solution, and their customer service instructions were incorrect. It took several days of correspondence and several hours of my time to get it to work again. This product might be OK for a hobbyist, but it is not suitable for professional use.UPDATE: One of the MD1s recently failed (at a gig, no less). It's still under warranty. Xvive says I have to contact Amazon for a warranty replacement. Amazon says I have to contact Xvive. I contacted Xvive and am awaiting a reply. Will update this review again if I get a replacement. But the fact that the product failed within a year and Xvive offers no customer support or troubleshooting help does not inspire confidence.I got two MD1s to connect my keytar to my main keyboard (both old-school MIDI). Tried them out at home and they immediately paired and worked. Used them at a bar gig last night and was able to walk all around the joint, including into different rooms, and even out the door. Worked flawlessly the whole 4 hours. Wish I'd had the MD1 years ago. It would have saved me a lot of hassle with the M-Audio Mid-Air wireless MIDI device (pre-bluetooth), which never really worked well.
Kindle Customer
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2021
Purchased for use with an iPad, to play some keys on Korg Modulator Pro with a Yamaha P-35. When it worked, it worked great. And that was MOST of the time. But in the 2 weeks as I was trying it out, it dropped the connection 3 times, without warning or explanation. That's 3 times too many, in a live performance setting. I sent it back and got a Roland UM-One instead, and have had no such issues. Wireless is nice, but in this case, just not reliable enough.
Stephen
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2021
I expected it to be a transmitter for one device and a receiver for another. It's really a transmitter and receiver for ONE device. But fortunately, I was trying to connect a MIDI keyboard to my iPad and my MacBook Pro. Since each of those devices support Bluetooth, they recognize the XVive transmitter without any "MIDI In" required.I've used an Xvive wireless XLR (microphone) adapter for a few years and have been VERY happy with the performance and functionality of that, so when I was shopping for a wireless MIDI interface, I went with Xvive and I'm quite satisfied.I didn't realize I'd be able to synch up with multiple devices with this one, as long as they all support Bluetooth. So far, I've paired with an iPad and an iPhone. I'll be pairing with the Mac later on.Pro Tip: Don't use Bluetooth headphones, as they'll add an annoying delay to your audio. Wired headphones with the wireless Bluetooth MIDI gives great results. Wireless headphones with Bluetooth MIDI - not so much. But it's not the MIDI adapter's fault.
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