Connectivity Options

1,000 and more possibilities with external devices

Connect your smartphone, tablet or notebook wirelessly to your piano via Bluetooth. BLE-MIDI (MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy) is available under practically all operating systems from Android to Windows.

The USB interface follows the modern USB-Type-C standard and can already be found in many current mobile devices or desktop PCs. For musical applications we have integrated USB-MIDI into the VARIO. And more: mobile devices also supply you with power via USB-C!

The following devices can be connected via Lightning cable + Camera Connection Kit for wired MIDI functions:

  • iPad mini (5. gen.)
  • iPad Air (3rd gen.)
  • iPad (5. gen. 2017)
  • iPhone (from iPhone 6S, 2015)
  • iPod touch (7. gen.)

The following devices can be connected via Lightning cable. This allows you to charge the battery of your device.

MIDI is available via Bluetooth:

  • iPad mini (5. gen.)
  • iPad Air (3rd gen.)
  • iPad (5. gen. 2017)
  • iPhone (from iPhone 6S, 2015)
  • iPod touch (7. gen.)

Via USB-C MIDI functions and charging (via PD, Power Delivery) are available on these devices:

  • Many current notebooks (Windows/Linux)
  • Apple MacBook (2015 onwards)
  • MacBook Air (2018 onwards)
  • MacBook Pro (2016 onwards)
  • iMac (from 2017)
  • Mac mini (from 2018)
  • iMac Pro (all)
  • iPad Pro (all)
  • Smartphones and Tablets with Android OS (many models from 2017)

With USB-C to USB-A adapter, older devices (notebooks, PCs) can be connected. USB-MIDI is available:

  • Many Notebooks (Windows/ Linux)
  • MacBooks and Macs with USB A (also older models)

Connect your smartphone, tablet or notebook wirelessly to your piano via Bluetooth. BLE-MIDI (MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy) is available under practically all operating systems from Android, iOS and Linux to Windows.

Diagram MIDI Connections

Diagram audio connections

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