Wireless MIDI controller/page turner for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Mac USER MANUAL
Contents Table of Contents Contents 2 English 3 Safety Information 3 iRig BlueBoard 3 iRig BlueBoard Firmware update 3 Features 4 Register your iRig BlueBoard 5 Installation and setup 5 BlueBoard mode 7 Connecting to the Control App 8 Connecting to Amplitube or VocaLive app 9 MIDI over Bluetooth modes (requires Firmware v.1.2.
English Safety Information • To reduce risk of internal damage or malfunction, never expose the unit to rain, moisture or excessive humidity. Never let any liquid spill on the unit. • Always remove the batteries if you plan not to use the unit for a long time. • Never expose the unit to a temperature higher than 60°C (140°F) . • Never step over the unit or step on it with your full weight, this might cause permanent damages to the iRig BlueBoard structure and foot switches.
English Features Status LED Foot switches Power switch Connectors for external controllers Battery compartment USB port iRig BlueBoard is equipped with four backlit soft-touch pads housed in a sturdy, stageworthy chassis, two TRS jacks for connecting additional controllers like foot switches and expression pedals, and is powered by four standard AAA batteries.
English Register your iRig BlueBoard By registering, you can access technical support, activate your warranty and receive free JamPoints™ which will be added to your account. JamPoints™ allow you to obtain discounts on future IK purchases! Registering also keeps you informed of all the latest software updates and IK products. Register at: www.ikmultimedia.com/registration Installation and setup 1. Install the four AAA batteries into the battery compartment of iRig BlueBoard.
English 2. Choose which mode you want to start up by pushing and holding either the A, B or C button and the ON switch on the BlueBoard (features available only with Firmware v.1.2.0). BlueBoard mode HOLD ON MIDI over Bluetooth mode 1 (requires Firmware v1.2.0) HOLD ON MIDI over Bluetooth mode 2 (requires Firmware v1.2.
English BlueBoard mode 1. Push and hold the “A” button and then switch ON the device. This way the BlueBoard will start up in BlueBoard proprietary mode. After having done this the Status LED will start flashing blue. HOLD ON 2. You need to download the free “iRig BlueBoard” app from the App Store on your iOS device or from IK Multimedia User Area for your Mac. The app translates the signals received from the iRig BlueBoard hardware to MIDI commands understood by your MIDI app.
English Connecting to the Control App Launch the “iRig BlueBoard” app that you have downloaded. From the iRig BlueBoard app, follow the procedure to connect to iRig BlueBoard. Once the connection is successful, the iRig BlueBoard status led will light up steady blue. Select the device you want to use from the following list iRig BlueBoard In this mode iRig BlueBoard communicates with the control app (iRig BlueBoard) and the Control app converts the data to standard MIDI messages.
English Connecting to Amplitube or VocaLive app Launch the “Amplitube” or “VocaLive” app. From the app, follow the procedure to connect to iRig BlueBoard. Once the connection is successful, the iRig BlueBoard status led will light up steady blue. Note: Please refer to the user manual of the app for detailed information on pairing procedure. MIDI over Bluetooth modes (requires Firmware v.1.2.
English MIDI over Bluetooth mode 1 1. Push and hold the “B” button and then switch ON the device. This way the BlueBoard will start up in MIDI over Bluetooth mode 1. After this the Status LED will start flashing blue. HOLD ON 2. From the app, follow the procedure to connect to iRig BlueBoard. Once the connection is successful, the iRig BlueBoard status led will light up steady blue.
English Receiving: Led A: note C3, momentary action Led B: note D3, momentary action Led C: note E3, momentary action Led D: note F3, momentary action MIDI over Bluetooth mode 2 1. Push and hold the “C” button and then switch ON the device. This way the BlueBoard will start up in MIDI over Bluetooth mode 2 mode. After having done this the Status LED will start flashing blue. HOLD ON 2. From the app, follow the procedure to connect to iRig BlueBoard.
English Exp Pedal 1: CC#12, continuous. Exp Pedal 2: CC#13, continuous. Receiving: Led A: CC#20. Led B: CC#21. Led B: CC#22. Led C: CC#23. Received values higher or equal than 64 will turn the footswitches LEDs ON, values lower than 64 will turn the footswitches LEDs OFF. Startup notes • If the A, B or C buttons are held during startup, they will illuminate to give confirmation that the button has been successfully pressed.
English BLUE BLUE • Mostly OFF with fast ON flashes: iRig BlueBoard batteries are LOW and should be replaced as soon as possible. Remember to turn OFF iRig BlueBoard every time you finish using it, to save battery life. USB Port This port (located into the battery compartment) is used exclusively for service and firmware updates. In the event a firmware update is needed in the future, the update will come with detailed installation instructions.
English USB Power On fixed installations this port can also be used to POWER iRig BlueBoard instead of batteries. For example if you plan to include iRig BlueBoard in a more complex pedalboard with integrated power-supply units, you can fix iRig BlueBoard to your pedalboard with Bi-adhesive Velcro, and you can connect a standard Micro-USB cable to this socket and to a regular 5V-USB power supply unit. Troubleshooting iRig BlueBoard is not turning ON.
English Warranty Please visit: www.ikmultimedia.com/warranty for the complete warranty policy. Support and more info www.ikmultimedia.
Regulatory Model: iRig BlueBoard Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. U.S.A. Avertissement IC Contains FCC ID: QOQBLE112 Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: FCC statement 1. l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et 2.
