Bluetooth MIDI Information
Bluetooth MIDI allows Kawai instruments that incorporate the technology to communicate with smart devices wirelessly. Once connected to a supported phone, tablet, or laptop, Kawai digital piano owners can enjoy a wide variety of exciting music-related apps that enhance their learning and playing experience without requiring additional adaptors or cables.
Bluetooth MIDI Availability
Please note that Bluetooth MIDI availability may depend on the market location in which the instrument is distributed. Kawai instruments that incorporate Bluetooth MIDI technology are compliant with and certified by the radio frequency laws and regulatory bodies of the following regions and countries.
Region/Country | Law/Regulatory Body |
|---|---|
United States | FCC (Federal Communications Commission) |
EU | R&TTE Directive |
Japan | Radio Act |
Australia | ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) |
New Zealand | MED (Ministry of Economic Development) |
Taiwan | NCC (National Communications Commission) |
South Africa | ICASA (Independent Communications Authority of South Africa) SABS (South African Bureau of Standards) |
Mexico | NOM (Norma Oficial Mexicana) IFETEL (Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones) |
Canada | IC (Industry Canada) |
China | SRRC (State Radio Regulatory Commission) |
India | ETA (Ministry of Communications & IT) |
Chile | SUBTEL (Subsecretaría de Telecomunicaciones de Chile) |
Uruguay | URSET (Unidad Reguladora de Servicios de Comunicaciones) |
Brazil | ANATEL (Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações) |
Hinweis: However, please note that Kawai instruments distributed in areas that are not listed above may also incorporate Bluetooth MIDI. To confirm Bluetooth MIDI availability for these areas, please contact your local Kawai distributor, via this website: Distribution
Bluetooth MIDI Compatibility
Kawai instruments that incorporate Bluetooth MIDI technology confirm to the Bluetooth v4.0 (GATT compatible) standard and are Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI compliant. Bluetooth LE is supported by the following device platforms:
Platform | Anforderungen |
|---|---|
iOS | v8.0 or later |
OS X / macOS | v10.10 (Yosemite) or later |
Android | v6.0 (Marshmallow) or later * Depending on device manufacturer |
Connecting a Kawai instrument to a device via Bluetooth MIDI
iOS Devices (iPhone/iPad)
Please note that in iOS, connecting a device via Bluetooth MIDI is handled within each app, and not through the main ‘Settings’ app. The following steps will use the Kawai Virtual Technician app as an example, however the procedure is generally the same regardless of the music app being used. Please ensure that the iOS device is running iOS 8 or higher. Also, please note that the iPad 1 and iPad 2 do not support Bluetooth LE.
1. Turn on the Kawai instrument.
Bluetooth MIDI should be turned on by factory default. If Bluetooth MIDI has been turned off, with the setting stored to Startup Memory, please re-enable Bluetooth MIDI by following the steps explained in the instrument’s owner’s manual.
2. On the iOS device, open the ‘Settings’ app, select ‘Bluetooth’ and ensure that Bluetooth functionality is turned on. Note that the Kawai instrument will not appear in this list.
3. Exit from the ‘Settings’ app, then open the Virtual Technician app.
4. Shortly after opening the Virtual Technician app, a connection window will appear:
5. Tap the Bluetooth tab, a list of available Kawai instruments with Bluetooth MIDI capability will be shown:
6. Tap the Kawai instrument. After a few seconds, the app will connect to the Kawai instrument via Bluetooth MIDI, and the connection window will close automatically.
It should now be possible to use the Virtual Technician app to adjust the instrument’s various parameters wirelessly.
OS X / macOS Devices
Please note that in OS X / macOS, connecting a device via Bluetooth MIDI is handled via the Audio MIDI Setup tool. The following steps will use the popular GarageBand software as an example, however the procedure is generally the same regardless of the music software being used. Please ensure that the Mac supports Bluetooth LE, and is running macOS 10.10 (Yosemite) or higher.
1. Turn on the Kawai instrument.
Bluetooth MIDI should be turned on by factory default. If Bluetooth MIDI has been turned off, with the setting stored to Startup Memory, please re-enable Bluetooth MIDI by following the steps explained in the instrument’s owner’s manual.
2. On the Mac, click the magnifying glass in the top-right corner of the screen to open Spotlight, then type ‘Audio MIDI Setup’ and double click to open the tool.
3. Select ‘Show MIDI Studio’ from the ‘Window’ toolbar menu of the Audio MIDI Setup tool.
4. Double-click the ‘Bluetooth’ icon in the MIDI Studio window. A list of available Kawai instruments with Bluetooth MIDI capability will be shown:
5. Click the ‘Connect’ button beside the Kawai instrument.
After a few seconds the instrument should become connected, and a new icon (representing the instrument) will appear in the MIDI Studio window.
6. Open the desired MIDI software (for example GarageBand), enter the program’s preferences, and ensure that the newly connected instrument is selected in the MIDI input/output settings.
It should now be possible to use the MIDI software with the instrument wirelessly.