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Nektar Technology WIDIFLEX USB Wireless Bluetooth MIDI Dongle

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Nektar Technology WIDIFLEX USB Wireless Bluetooth MIDI Dongle
Key Features
  • Transmit and Receive MIDI over Bluetooth
  • High-Speed, Long-Range Bluetooth 5 (65')
  • Ultralow Latency for Live Performances
  • Easy Setup via Automatic Pairing
Free yourself from bulky interfaces and tangled MIDI cables with WIDIFLEX USB Wireless Bluetooth MIDI Dongle from Nektar, an easy-to-use adapter that converts all MIDI signals into wireless Bluetooth signals and makes it simple to connect your computer to your entire MIDI setup. WIDIFLEX USB can connect to any WIDI-enabled device, especially devices equipped with WIDIFLEX MIDI adapters, and allows you to create groups, fixed pairs, and enhance live performances in the studio or onstage with ultralow latency, a huge range of 65', and sophisticated automatic pairing technology.
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Nektar Technology WIDIFLEX USB Overview

Free yourself from bulky interfaces and tangled MIDI cables with WIDIFLEX USB Wireless Bluetooth MIDI Dongle from Nektar, an easy-to-use adapter that converts all MIDI signals into wireless Bluetooth signals and makes it simple to connect your computer to your entire MIDI setup. WIDIFLEX USB can connect to any WIDI-enabled device, especially devices equipped with WIDIFLEX MIDI adapters, and allows you to create groups, fixed pairs, and enhance live performances in the studio or onstage with ultralow latency, a huge range of 65', and sophisticated automatic pairing technology.

What is WIDI?
Put simply, WIDI is a wireless standard designed to send full MIDI information over Bluetooth. WIDI includes a collection of smart algorithms like Adaptive Frequency Hopping that optimize performance by selecting the best frequency at a given distance between devices. The latency between connected WIDI products is extremely low at only 3 ms—MIDI transmits data at a standard speed 31.25 kb/s via cable and WIDI products using Bluetooth 5 go up to 400 kb/s. WIDI products are 100% MIDI compatible and transmit all MIDI messages over Bluetooth, including MIDI clock, long SysEx, and MPE. They provide full bidirectional transmission and reception with dual role automation as both central and peripheral.

How it Works
WIDIFLEX USB adds Bluetooth MIDI with an ultralow latency of 3 ms and advanced jitter optimization for all major operating systems. In combination with WIDIFLEX, you can then create a wireless high-performance MIDI setup for studio or stage, featuring twice the speed and four times the range (65 feet) of earlier Bluetooth versions. Though you can use the integrated Bluetooth functionality of macOS, adding WIDIFLEX USB reduces the operating system's minimum latency from 7.5 ms to just 3 ms.
Advanced Auto-Pairing
WIDIFLEX USB has advanced wireless connectivity for autopairing with WIDIFLEX. Pairing other devices is equally easy when you use the WIDI app for iOS and Android (free download in the app stores). You can also use it to create and manage WIDI groups of up to five Bluetooth MIDI devices. Your settings are memorized, so all your connections are automatically reestablished the next time you start your system.
Create WIDI Groups
Set up WIDI groups of up to five Bluetooth MIDI devices with one central WIDI device and up to four peripherals over 16 MIDI channels. You can easily do this via the free WIDI app for iOS and Android, or with the group auto-learn mode. The WIDI app also lets you store setups for instant recall.
Create Fixed Pairs
Create fixed pairs when working with multiple wireless MIDI connections at once, and run multiple groups with automatic pairing from default memory. When you plug in your WIDI units, these connections are restored automatically every time.

Plug In and Go
Plug WIDIFLEX USB into your computer's USB connector and enjoy ultralow latency Bluetooth MIDI without having to upgrade your PC, tablet, or smartphone. You won't need to install custom drivers, as WIDIFLEX USB is USB class-compliant. It uses the operating system's built-in MIDI driver. Simply plug in, and WIDIFLEX USB will become available as a new MIDI port in your DAW software.
Compatibility
The WIDIFLEX USB is compatible with all WIDI devices (including CME and Artesia Pro), Bluetooth MIDI controllers, macOS, Windows, Linux (with MIDI extension), ChromeOS, iPhone, iPad, and Android, with Bluetooth 4.0 or later.

UPC: 859383002497

Nektar Technology WIDIFLEX USB Specs

Key Specs
Interface Type
Wireless MIDI Interface
MIDI I/O
No
USB
1x USB-A 2.0
Other I/O
No
Power Requirements
USB Bus Power
Interface Type
Wireless MIDI Interface
Latency
3 ms
Bypass/Panic Button
No
Connectivity
MIDI I/O
No
USB
1x USB-A 2.0
Other I/O
No
Daisy Chain/Multi-Unit Support
No
Wireless
Bluetooth 5.0
Sync Sources
No
Compatibility
OS Compatibility
macOS 10.11 or Later / Windows / Linux / Chrome OS
Power
Power Requirements
USB Bus Power
Power Over MIDI Requirement
3.3 to 5 VDC
Physical
Dimensions
1.9 x 0.9 x 0.4" / 4.7 x 2.3 x 1.1 cm
Weight
0.4 oz / 10 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.095 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.4 x 4.3 x 0.6"

Nektar Technology WIDIFLEX USB Reviews

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Will this work with the Novation SL61 for Ableton ...

Will this work with the Novation SL61 for Ableton Control?
Asked by: Philipp
On its own, the Nektar Technology WIDIFLEX USB Wireless Bluetooth MIDI Dongle is not compatible for use with the Novation SL MkIII MIDI and CV Keyboard Controller. To enable compatibility, you will need to use the Nektar Technology WIDIFLEX Wireless Bluetooth MIDI Adapter (B&H # NEWIDIFLEX).
Answered by: Lisa S
Date published: 2023-03-19

If connecting multiple MIDI devices, is it 16 ...

If connecting multiple MIDI devices, is it 16 channels per midi device or is it 16 channels of midi across all midi Devices?
Asked by: Philipp
With the Nektar Technology WIDIFLEX USB Wireless Bluetooth MIDI Dongle, you can set up WIDI groups of up to five Bluetooth MIDI devices with one central WIDI device and up to four peripherals over 16 MIDI channels. You can easily do this via the free WIDI app for iOS and Android, or with the group auto-learn mode. The WIDI app also lets you store setups for instant recall.
Answered by: Lisa S
Date published: 2023-03-21
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