It can also be used to run several pedals from your board through the effects loop of your amp, or as a central access point to your pedalboard via its 4x TRS thru connections. The MIDI Express XT takes full advantage of USB, giving you. The 4x TRS thru connections will also work great for true stereo setups with keyboards or synthesizers. For example, you could send MIDI patch changes to synths and sound modules during live performance.
The RockBoard® MOD 2 V2 is a pass-thru box especially designed for MIDI controlled amplifiers and devices, USB connections to a computer, or a sound card. The RockBoard® MODs provide a central access point from your instrument to your amp, as well as your power supply via IEC, and a 2.1 x 5.5 barrel thru power connector. With the RockBoard® MODs you can permanently connect your pedals underneath your board and organize all connections to and from your effects setup in one convenient module. Utilizing the MOD slot on all new RockBoards® (except the DUO series), they provide various cable connections to fit a wide variety of needs as a convenient patchbay. Stripes SMPTE time code in all frame rates (24, 25, 29.97 drop, 29.The improved RockBoard® MODs V2 are simple all-in-one patchbays for RockBoard pedalboards with a new, refreshed design, and compact housing. Stand-alone MIDI patchbay / merger / processor
So to use a USB-MIDI interface, the first thing you need is a USB adapter. There are good iPad-specific MIDI interfaces out there (see below), but they seem to be getting phased out of production now. Software consoles for both Mac and Windows platforms provide comprehensive routing, merging, and muting with 16 convenient, one-touch front-panel presets (8 factory and 8 user programmable). RockBoard MOD 2 V2 - All-in-one Patchbay - TRS, MIDI & USB Patchbay. These days, the best way to go for iPad MIDI is to use a USB adapter with your iPad, and a USB-MIDI interface of some sort. Its modular interface and some unique features make it perfect for both pro/home studio use and live performances. The unit provides 8 MIDI in, 8 MIDI out, 128 MIDI channels and is "plug-and-play" compatible with all Macintosh and Windows software. MIDI Lab is a Swiss army knife in MIDI industry allowing any imaginable MIDI processing environment to be designed and used.
The MIDI Express XT USB is based on the industry standard MIDI Time Piece.