They have recently taken an in-depth look at all the available choices of MIDI connection for iOS and have spotted some important and unique benefits which make it clear why iRig MIDI is their definite first choice for mobile MIDI connection. "What sets iRig MIDI apart from its competitors is the presence of a MIDI thru socket and the fact that you can charge your iOS device while the MIDI interface is in place."
Sound on Sound magazine have reviewed iRig MIDI in their January 2012 issue. They have recently taken an in-depth look at the available choices of MIDI connection options for iOS and have spotted some important and unique benefits which make it clear why it is their definite first choice for mobile MIDI connection.
Reviewer Mike Watkinson has given iRig MIDI a thorough check out and made the following comments:
"What sets iRig MIDI apart from its competitors, such as the MIDI Mobilizer from Line 6 and Yamaha's iMX1, is the presence of a MIDI thru socket and the fact that you can charge your iOS device while the MIDI interface is in place."
"...the iRig MIDI allowed me to connect a great variety of legacy MIDI equipment. MIDI Thru and MIDI Out also work flawlessly with that output MIDI data such as Pianist Pro and Little MIDI Machine."
"If you're still using the on-screen keyboard in the GarageBand app, then using an external keyboard to play the built-in instruments will reveal an extra dimension of touch sensitivity you never knew was there!"
His final conclusion is:
"If you want to use an external MIDI device,... you wish to use MIDI Thru and you'd like to charge your device while using MIDI connectivity, the iRig MIDI is the most sensible choice currently on the market."