Korg BM-1 Bluetooth MIDI Interface

About: Korg BM-1 Bluetooth MIDI Interface

The BM-1 eliminates MIDI cable clutter, giving you more freedom to create. It connects to synthesizers, digital pianos, MIDI controllers, and other gear equipped with a standard 5-pin DIN MIDI connector, allowing MIDI messages to be sent and received wirelessly.

• Make your favorite gear wireless-ready
• Eliminate the hassle of MIDI cables
• Automatic pairing with various BLE-MIDI devices
• Flexible connection options for any setup
• Group multiple MIDI devices
• Unlock extra features in KORG Gadget LE and KORG Module
• No external power supply or batteries required
• Firmware updates via a dedicated app

With a communication range of up to 20 meters, the BM-1 works seamlessly with devices and computers that support Bluetooth MIDI, including Windows PCs, Macs, iPhones, iPads, and Bluetooth MIDI controllers.

Make your favorite gear wireless-ready

Instantly bring legacy MIDI gear into modern music production. Control vintage synthesizers from your DAW, connect your digital piano to a tablet, or take your newly wireless MIDI controller on stage. The possibilities are wide open.

Eliminate the hassle of connecting with MIDI cables

Without the limits of wired connections, you can stay focused on the creative side of making and performing music.

Automatic pairing with various BLE-MIDI devices

No manual setup is needed. Simply power on, and the BM-1 will detect and pair with nearby BLE-MIDI devices automatically.

Flexible connection options

The main adapter (MIDI OUT) and sub-adapter (MIDI IN) can be used together or separately to match your setup.

If your equipment only has a MIDI OUT terminal, you can use just the main adapter.

• *The sub-adapter cannot be used on its own.

The adapters are different depths and connected by a flexible cable, making them easy to attach even when the MIDI IN and MIDI OUT jacks are close together or vertically aligned.

Group multiple MIDI devices

Using the dedicated KORG BM-1 App, you can group up to five BM-1 units to send and receive MIDI between them.

Unlock extra features in KORG Gadget LE and KORG Module

When you launch KORG’s free music apps KORG Gadget 2 LE or KORG Module with the BM-1 connected, additional gadgets, tracks, and functions become available.

• Features unlocked in KORG Gadget 2 Le
  • Extra gadgets
    • iOS/iPad OS: Amsterdam and Brussels
    • macOS: Amsterdam, Brussels, and Chiangmai
  • More tracks
    • iOS/iPad OS: Up to 5 tracks
    • macOS: Up to 8 tracks
• Features unlocked in KORG Module
  • Four additional sound programs: Natural Tine EP, Simple Organ, Clav CA, Strings and Sync Lead
  • Six "Gadgetized" versions of modules in KORG Gadget
  • Set List function
  • MIDI player
  • Audio Recording

No external power supply or batteries required

The BM-1 runs on 5 V or 3.3 V power supplied via the MIDI OUT terminal of the connected device. There is no need for batteries or charging.

Specifications

• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5, MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy-Compliant
• Connectors: MIDI IN, OUT (5-PIN DIN)
• Compatible devices: MIDI devices with 5-pin DIN OUT, Bluetooth MIDI controllers, Mac, iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch that supports Bluetooth 4.0 or later
• Supported OS: Windows, macOS, iOS/iPadOS
  • For details on OS compatibility for the BM-1, visit the KORG website.
    • * Group connections and firmware updates configured via the KORG BM-1 App are available only for iOS/iPadOS.
• Latency: Approx. 3 ms (measured with BLE5 when using two BM-1 devices)
• Communication range: 20 m (when no obstacles are present)
• Firmware updates: Available via the KORG BM-1 App on iOS/iPadOS
• Power supply: Compatible with 5 V/3.3 V (via MIDI OUT)
• Power consumption: 37 mW
• Software/driver
  • KORG BM-1 App (iOS/iPadOS)
  • KORG Bluetooth MIDI Connect (Mac, iOS/iPadOS)
  • KORG BLE-MIDI Driver (Windows PC)
• Dimensions (WxDxH)
  • Main adapter: 2.24 x 0.83 x 0.83 inch (57 x 21 x 21 mm)
  • Sub adapter: 1.06 x 0.83 x 0.83 inch (27 x 21 x 21 mm)
• Weight
  • Main adapter: 0.03 lbs (12 g)
  • Sub adapter: 0.02 lbs (11 g)

What's in the Box

• BM-1 Main Adapter (MIDI OUT)
• BM-1 Sub Adapter (MIDI IN)
• Safety Precautions
• Quick Start Guid