Does the Yamaha P-255 have the ability to sync with an Apple I-Pad as some other digital keyboards do?
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I don't know for certain. It does have USB connectivity so my best guess is that it would:http://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical-instruments/keyboards/digitalpianos/p_series/p-255/?mode=model
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The P-255 has a companion application for an iPhone or iPad. The app is free but the cable, a Yamaha i-UX1 USB MIDI Interface, will cost $80.
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Hello! There is a free app called "P-255 Controller" available in iTunes. Here's their description: Use an iOS device (iPhone/iPod touch/iPad) for even easier and more convenient control of the P-255. This is a dedicated app that makes the compact and stylish digital piano, P-255, even easier to use. The app supports a wide variety of playing situations on the P-255, from piano practice to live performance or performing at parties. Hope that helps! -Andy's Music
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Hello!There is a free app called "P-255 Controller" available in iTunes. Here's their description:Use an iOS device (iPhone/iPod touch/iPad) for even easier and more convenient control of the P-255. This is a dedicated app that makes the compact and stylish digital piano, P-255, even easier to use. The app supports a wide variety of playing situations on the P-255, from piano practice to live performance or performing at parties.Hope that helps!-Andy's Music
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yes it does, and fairly well in fact. I can get it to sync with a IPad but didn't play with it enough to get it to work with it... So far an awesome value for my money! Has worked with every device I have been able to sync it to so far...
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Ditto. I use an iPad 2 with the keyboard and this keyboard has made my life so so much nicer!
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I have not had any issues with the software since upgrading to OS X Yosimite. Otherworld Computing sells a hardware BT Numerical Keypad that is not software dependent and matches the Apple Wireless Keyboard as well. I like the Mobee solution as it is more compact.
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Hi. If you have an Ipad 1, 2 or 3, you don't need another adapter. But If you have an iPad 4 or the new IPad Air you'll need Apple's 30 pin to lightning adapter to be able to connect Yamaha midi interface to your iPad. The interface also includes two midi cables so you can connect to your keyboard.
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Not really. The keyboard is part of the case that enfolds the ipad. It would be a hassle to change it all the time. Because it's wireless Bluetooth perhaps if the two ipads were beside each other the keypad might work both. Don't know - never tried.
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If it's a wireless keyboard it will work, but probably not if it snaps into the iPad
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Everyone that answered doesn't have a single clue what they are talking about. You can connect cameras, keyboards, usb flash cards, midi compliant devices, etc. But if you connect a device that requires usb power you will need to use a powered USB hub. So lets say you want to connect a midi keyboard for some audio app. You will need to connect your powered USB hub directly to the 30pin to USB adaptor (and make sure your USB hub is plugged in, you wouldn't believe how many people don't realize they need to do this). Then connect your midi keyboard into your USB hub. Your Hub will provide the 5.5v/500mA needed to operate and your iPad will recognize the device. Granted, you will only get visual feedback when you connect a storage device with photos (iPhoto opens automatically). For practically every other device you will get no indication that its working. With a midi keyboard you will need to go into your audio application that supports such devices and setup/test it in the preferences. For alphanumeric keyboards you can just start typing once you have set focus on a text box. iOS6/7 will then remove the virtual keyboard from your screen so you can utilize your entire screen space while writing notes, typing URLs, etc. Hope this helps.
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The MeshWe Bluefin is not a keyboard. It is a case that physically connects the Apple Wireless Keyboard and the Magic Trackpad, so they are one unit. The Apple Wireless Keyboard will connect to the iPad. I don't know about the Magic Trackpad. I never tried it.
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Yes Trevor, the iPad connects to the keyboard by placing onto the slots in the keyboard and it serves as a stand as well. It should work just fine. Hope this helps.
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Good Morning, the only port this unit has is for the power plug to charge, which would plug into a USB port or power plug, I also don't think you can or would want to use a mouse on an i-pad, since there is no cursor I don't think apple will recognize a muose. I love the keyboard. I am on my 3rd one after many years, they really protect my i-pad when I travel. Hope that helps. Tony
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I've been trying to get my keyboard to sync with my IPAD. The little icon just keeps spinning and won't bring up the window for me to enter the code. Any suggestions?
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If your iPad supports bluetooth and I think yours will, the key board will work.
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MacBook most definitely. Although I have never explicitly used a midi controller with an iPad, my understanding is that it is not impossible. However there are quite a few hurdles to jump through, most notably, the use of a USB port which iPads do not have.
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The LP5A 3 Pedal unit does not work with the P35B Yamaha keyboard. It will not plug into the keyboard. The only pedals available for the P35 are single pedals for sustain.
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Works great with my iPad 3. Its a universal midi controller, so no drivers required.
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BTW, you MUST use the genuine Apple Kit w/iPad. Or, the iRig Midi product which costs double, but has some non-essential extra perks.