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Yamaha MD-BT01 Wireless Bluetooth MIDI Adapter

BH #YAMDBT01 • MFR #MD-BT01
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Yamaha MD-BT01 Wireless Bluetooth MIDI Adapter
Key Features
  • Send/Receive MIDI Over Bluetooth LE
  • Use Yamaha iOS Apps with Synths, E-Drums
  • Compatible with 5-Pin DIN MIDI Gear
  • Works with Most iOS Devices and Mac
The MD-BT01 from Yamaha provides the wireless user with a wide range of performance and composing music applications by connecting iOS devices and Mac computers with instruments that use the older 5-pin DIN MIDI connections. A wireless MIDI connection means not having to worry about plugging anything into an iOS device, and the devices themselves (iPhone/iPad/iPod touch) can also be charged while using apps without worrying about the battery running out.
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Yamaha MD-BT01 Overview

The MD-BT01 from Yamaha provides the wireless user with a wide range of performance and composing music applications by connecting iOS devices and Mac computers with instruments that use the older 5-pin DIN MIDI connections. A wireless MIDI connection means not having to worry about plugging anything into an iOS device, and the devices themselves (iPhone/iPad/iPod touch) can also be charged while using apps without worrying about the battery running out.

Yamaha Music Applications for Enhancing Musical Performance
Controller apps allowing one-touch configuration of digital pianos' internal metronomes and other functions
Customize digital drum kits using an intuitive app interface
Use with tone-generation apps to access a wide variety of sounds not available in the instrument itself
Record daily practice sessions with ease, then play them back to analyze difficult passages
Visual effects that add dynamic graphics to live performances
UPC: 889025104685

Yamaha MD-BT01 Specs

Key Specs
Interface Type
USB MIDI Interface
MIDI I/O
1x DIN 5-Pin Input
1x DIN 5-Pin Output
Power Requirements
MIDI Power
Activity Indicators
2x LED
Connectivity
MIDI I/O
1x DIN 5-Pin Input
1x DIN 5-Pin Output
Wireless
Bluetooth LE 
Compatibility
OS Compatibility
Computer: macOS 10.11 or Later
Mobile: iOS Only
Power
Power Requirements
MIDI Power
Power Consumption
26 mW
Physical
Dimensions
2.6 x 0.7 x 0.7" / 67 x 17 x 17 mm
Weight
0.8 oz / 23 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.185 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.7 x 5.15 x 1.15"

Yamaha MD-BT01 Reviews

Simple, Functional

By Virginia
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-06-29

Plugged it in; set up MacBook, and it works. For iPad, dowloaded Korg BLE-MIDI for setup (keyboard is quite old.) Thank you Yamaha. And good customer service at B&H (as usual).

Latency

By Antony
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2021-11-30

Super easy to connect and the connection is strong, but there is so much noticeable latency.

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question

Will this work on a ETC Gio to fire cues via MIDI from Qlab?
Asked by: Anonymous
MD-BT01 from Yamaha provides the wireless user with a wide range of performance and composing music applications by connecting iOS devices and Mac computers with instruments that use the older 5-pin DIN MIDI connections.
Answered by: John P.
Date published: 2018-08-26

Can it be used to control the Yamaha 01V?

Can it be used to control the Yamaha 01V?
Asked by: Alexandre
No. This is made to be used between Yamaha iOS virtual instrument Apps and MIDI controllers that have a 5-pin MIDI output connector available.
Answered by: David M
Date published: 2019-03-14

Has someone connect this to Logic Pro X? Is it ...

Has someone connect this to Logic Pro X? Is it possible? Thanks
Asked by: Xiao
Yes you can do that.
Answered by: David M
Date published: 2020-10-02

question

Can I use this adapter with a device with a 5-pin MIDI output and no MIDI input at all? Obviously, I would need to transmit only in one direction.
Asked by: Andrew
Yes, I'm using it like that with a Roland JX keyboard.
Answered by: Alfredo L.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

Can this device be used with android?
Asked by: Anonymous
No, Yamaha only has iOS support for the MD-BT01. You may want to check out the apps on AppStore that support it before purchase. It is not as universal as standard MIDI over USB.
Answered by: Ed B.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

Has anyone here used this with Ableton Live on a mac? Looking to use this to track from a Kohler & Campbell Piano Midi out into Ableton
Asked by: Adam
For most playing this is great, very minor latency at times, more related to the receiving devices Bluetooth. Otherwise I really like it, allows me to use K2500XS as controller.
Answered by: G. Thomas F.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

Are we to understand that this can be used with any synth/music app or just Yamaha apps? I have seen nothing, ANYWHERE, to imply that it would...
Asked by: Anonymous
I could not get this device nor its USB companion device to work on any of my keyboards including a Yamaha PSR-S900
Answered by: John B.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

How is this device powered?
Asked by: fotobyjp ..
Power is drawn from the MIDI OUT.It just needs 26 mW.Refer to the owner's manual.
Answered by: Joel E.
Date published: 2018-08-26
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