Product Information KORG BM-1 Bluetooth® MIDI Interface The KORG BM-1 is a compact Bluetooth® MIDI interface that brings wireless freedom to your music production setup. Designed to eliminate MIDI cable clutter, the BM-1 connects easily to synthesizers, digital pianos, MIDI controllers, and any gear with a standard 5-pin DIN MIDI connector. With seamless automatic pairing and a range of up to 20 meters, it enables smooth wireless communication with Bluetooth MIDI-compatible devices including Windows PCs, Macs, iPhones, iPads, and Bluetooth MIDI controllers. Key Features: Wireless MIDI: Send and receive MIDI messages wirelessly via Bluetooth®Compatibility: Works with Windows PCs, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and Bluetooth MIDI controllersFlexible Connections: Use the main adapter (MIDI OUT) alone or with the sub-adapter (MIDI IN)Auto Pairing: Automatic BLE-MIDI device detection and pairingMulti-Device Grouping: Group up to five BM-1 units via the KORG BM-1 AppApp Integration: Unlock exclusive features in KORG Gadget LE and KORG ModulePower Supply: No external power or batteries required; powered via MIDI OUT terminalFirmware Updates: Via the free KORG BM-1 App (iOS/iPadOS only)Compact Design: Flexible cable accommodates various MIDI jack placementsRange: Up to 20 meters wireless communication Additional Features Unlocked: KORG Gadget 2 LE:• Extra Gadgets: Amsterdam, Brussels, Chiangmai (macOS only)• More Tracks: Up to 5 (iOS/iPadOS), up to 8 (macOS) KORG Module:• Extra Sounds: Natural Tine EP, Simple Organ, Clav CA, Strings, Sync Lead• Set List function, MIDI player, Audio recording Specifications Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5, MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy-Compliant Connection Terminals: MIDI IN, OUT (5-PIN DIN) Compatible Devices: MIDI devices with 5-pin DIN OUT, Bluetooth MIDI controllers, Mac, iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch that support Bluetooth 4.0 or later Supported OS: Windows, macOS, iOS/iPadOS App Availability: The KORG BM-1 App (for group connections and firmware updates) is only available for iOS/iPadOS Range: 20 m (unobstructed) Firmware Update: Via the "KORG BM-1" App (iOS/iPadOS) Power Supply: 5 V/3.3 V compatible (via MIDI OUT) Power Consumption: 37 mW External Dimensions (W x D x H): Main adapter: 21 x 49 x 21 mm; Sub-adapter: 18 x 24 x 18 mm Weight: Main adapter: 12 g; Sub-adapter: 11 g Accessories: Safety Precautions, “To Our Customers” leaflet Software/Drivers: KORG BM-1 App (iOS/iPadOS), KORG Bluetooth MIDI Connect (Mac, iOS/iPadOS), KORG BLE-MIDI Driver (Windows PC)
