You can use the Yamaha i-MX1 MIDI Interface Cable to connect any MIDI product to any Core MIDI compatible iOS Apps, which means you can unite your iPad or iPhone MIDI compatible iOS apps with any MIDI instrument from synthesizers and electronic drum kits to digital pianos and MIDI. The i-MX1 requires no setup and is plug and play. Just connect any MIDI instrument to the i-MX1, and use the integrated 30-pin dock connector to attach the i-MX1 to your iPad or iPhone. Once connected, you can choose from several iPad/iPhone apps to play your MIDI instrument through your iPad/iPhone for practice, recording, and adding interesting effects.
There are dedicated applications for Yamaha synthesizers as well, which will expand the functions of your instrument to exciting levels. You can practice piano using a digital piano and a Notation App. You can record drum patterns using an electronic drum kit and various music production apps. You can even use your synthesizer with virtual instrument apps to create a variety of sounds for your one man band. All of this is possible with Yamaha's simple yet highly functional i-MX1 MIDI Interface Cable. Plus, all the applications from Yamaha will enhance the joy of playing, arranging, and learning an instrument by combining the versatility of MIDI instruments with the extensive and unique list of app interfaces for your iPad or iPhone.