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8x12 USB-MIDI Interface with (10) Class Compliant USB Ports, (10) 5-pin DIN Connections, and 22 Networked MIDI Ports over Ethernet
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Networkable 8-in/12-out MIDI Interface and Wireless Hub

iConnectivity's flagship MIDI interface, mioXL, brings unseen power and simplicity to your entire MIDI studio and stage setup. The rackmount mioXL connects up to 12x 5-pin DIN-MIDI devices — synths, drum machines, controllers, and more — along with 10 rock-solid, Class Compliant plug-and-play USB connections for you to access sounds across multiple virtual libraries, sound modules, and iOS devices. That alone is pretty astounding. But hook into the mioXL's Cat 5 Ethernet connection, and you've got hundreds of additional feet to work with and up to 22 virtual network ports for syncing multiple devices across your home or venue. So let's say you want to send a MIDI performance from a stage controller to a sound module at FOH, or maybe you want to map your entire synth room together for instant DAW access — it's all possible with the iConnectivity mioXL. You can even send MIDI wirelessly to iOS devices using the NetMIDI app. A new cleaner Auracle software interface lets you custom-name every device and port for fumble-free DAW access. A crisp OLED display with rotary control lets you browse presets and monitor MIDI traffic directly from the front panel.

mioXL: the smart way to tie your studio together

Sweetwater understands that integrating modern professional multiple-computer setups with iOS devices and traditional MIDI hardware can be a challenge. That's where iConnectivity's mioXL comes in. This clever MIDI interface supports multiple devices simultaneously (Mac, PC, or iOS) and even has an onboard Ethernet port for long-range network connectivity across your stage or studio.

Routing presets

Got a session you really need your mioXL at? No problem. Just save your live and studio routing setups via the mioXL's onboard presets. No computer is required — just reach out and access them via the front panel's crisp OLED display and rotary.

More-powerful Auracle software

The latest version of iConnectivity's Auracle software adds deep configuration functionality to the original's simple, intuitive workflow. You can access MIDI merging, filtering, remapping, and deep routing in a click or two.

10x Class Compliant host ports

With 10 onboard USB-MIDI host ports, the mioXL is able to accommodate multiple Class Compliant USB-MIDI devices across your instruments and libraries. Synths, controllers, samplers, beatmakers — all computing devices connected to the mioXL can send and receive MIDI from devices that are connected to any of its USB host ports.

Long-range Ethernet and wireless connectivity

The mioXL also sports an Ethernet port, so you can connect to a wireless router, Ethernet hub/router, or any Ethernet-enabled device. It's network discoverable, so you can control any of the devices connected to mioXL via your network connection, for even more connectivity and control options. With all this going for it, the iConnectivity mioXL is the smart way to tie your modern digital studio together!

iConnectivity mioXL USB MIDI Interface Features:

  • Networkable 8-in/12-out MIDI interface and hub from iConnectivity
  • Ethernet connection supports up to 330' of wired range
  • Links your studio and stage instruments in ways never before possible
  • 10 Class Compliant USB-MIDI host ports
  • 8 in/12 out 5-pin DIN connections
  • 22 networked MIDI ports
  • Crisp OLED display
  • Onboard presets for computer-free routing
  • Updated Auracle software adds deep configuration to a streamlined workflow
  • Wireless MIDI to your iOS devices using the NetMIDI iOS app

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Tech Specs

  • Type: MIDI Interface
  • Ports: 8 x 12
  • MIDI I/O: 8 x 5-pin DIN (In), 12 x 5-pin DIN (Out), 10 x USB Type A, 1 x Ethernet (RTP-MIDI)
  • USB: 10 x Type A, 1 x Type B
  • Computer Connectivity: USB, Ethernet
  • Software: iConnectivity Auracle 2.0 (Windows/Mac)
  • Compatibility - Mac: OS X 10.11 or later, iOS (camera connection kit / Ethernet adapter required)
  • Compatibility - Windows: Windows 7 SP1 or later
  • Power: 12V DC power supply (included)
  • Height: 1.75"
  • Width: 19"
  • Depth: 5.725"
  • Weight: 4.18 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: mioXL

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Rated 5/5

Love it!

I love this box: just plugged in my 3 keyboards and set connections in sampler software - voila. Planning to connect a few more MIDI devices to take advantage of the easy setup. Really glad I found it!
Music background: Lifelong keyboard player, recent guitar player, setting up a studio at home with a bunch of new bits, including the mio.
Rated 4/5

*ALMOST* perfect: Lacks current for important USB devices in my setup. Could use a minor UI tweak.

I was *afraid* of this purchase. The mioXL went in my cart, then out, then in, then out, and finally it hit me: it's a boring purchase, but you're eventually going to need this, no matter what you think. It's a big pain in the *** to change configurations. Wouldn't you just like to get your setup... and then never have to mess with it again?

Then I read the review that talked about it having a "learning curve."

Let me put that to bed immediately: It was easier to set this up than it was to have the rediculous chains of MIDI THRUs and my 2x2 Merge and 1x4 splitter box in order to get things routed properly. I literally set up my entire studio of 9 devices in approximately 15 minutes. I will explain what I did and why:

1. Disconnect all the MIDI cables in the environment
2. Plug Pyramid A and B outputs to DIN 1 and 2 Inputs
3. In the Auracle Software, rename DIN 1 and 2 to "Pyramid A" and "Pyramid B"
4. Connected the 1010 Blackbox to DIN 3. Renamed DIN 3 to "Blackbox.
5. Got masking tape and wrote out the names of the devices on the top of the unit. (Will explain why in a moment)
6. Plugged my Virus B into DIN 4. Plugged in my Digitone to a usb port.
7. Clicked on Pyramid A in Auracle, selected "Virus" and... HST 2 was renamed to Digitone
8. Did "clear all" and then selected "Pyramid A" then selected Blackbox, Virus, and Digitone, as in the screenshot below. "A" represents what I clicked first, "B" represents the devices I wanted "A" to be routed to.
9. Tested, and all my sequences worked.
10. Saved first preset, and washed my hands of it.

If you follow a similar process to what I did here, there's *NO WAY* to screw it up. This is literally as easy as it could possibly be. I'm a software engineer by trade true, but one that values a good HCI, and this one is great but has one major flaw that I didn't talk about yet.

On the second Photo, you'll notice that when I rename a DIN--that the DIN information is permanently lost. This is WHY I used masking tape to mark off my devices on the unit. Because once you plug in your gear, the unit itself only reports the DIN numbers on the front panel.

You can save yourself trouble by adding the number or the DIN to the name, but your max character limit is 15, so abbreviate carefully. This problem could be solved by some hardcoded "soft text" that surrounds each DIN section in the UI, so no matter what your name is, you can readily see "ah yeah, that's DIN 7."

USB routing offers "Host Reservations" so You can permanently map a USB port to a device, the devices getting assigned as you plug them in. VERY useful feature.

My only gripes with the unit at this point is this: USB Power. I have both a 1010Music Blackbox and a Dreadbox Nymphes. The Nymphes states that the current supplied should be at least 1000mA, with its own usage at 350mA. (Actually a pretty good feat of engineering for analog electronics.) The Blackbox doesn't specify, but most embedded systems are in that same range. The PSU of the mioXL has 1500mA but can't apparently supply enough current. This is quite literally, the only =-( here and it makes me frown as I really wanted to reclaim DIN spaces for future vintage synth purchases. I *have* to dock a star here, as it's guaranteed that I'm not the ONLY synth user that will require USB power AND MIDI over that same cable. This artificially limits the Blackbox--though I can still chain and control devices downstream from it.

I will update this in the future when I set up the RTP MIDI network on a wireless network here at the studio in order to control my iPhone's "Synth One."

At any rate... I've never been bowled over by a product like this before. I was expecting teeth-pulling and frustration. This is an incredibly well-engineered product, and I have no compunctions against telling you that you SHOULD buy this before ever considering MOTU. MOTU doesn't even let you rename device names in their Windows software, and more than one review online talks about how MOTU's "technical support" tends to be "throw away your PC and buy a MAC."

Unacceptable. Happy to call out BS like that. Power to the people!
Music background: Home studio, Electronic music and Sampling. 10yrs experience.
Rated 5/5

Fantastic!

Like other reviewers here I was also debating on buying this device for a while. I debated for weeks because I also thought this was a "boring" purchase. We all want to spend our hard earned money on the newest synth or drum machine, or other "fun" things. A utility like this is usually on the bottom of the list of things to buy. Well, after using this thing for a few days I can honestly say this is actually a really fun purchase. The fun I can have not rearranging my MIDI routing anytime I wan't to change my setup is priceless. Having presets to go from my DAW controlling my hardware to my Digitakt doing the sequencing is fantastic. I can rearrange my whole MIDI flow with the twist of a knob. Its a huge time saver which in turn allows more time for music making a less time plugging and unplugging cables. So at first glance it may not look like a fun device but it is once you get it up and running. I should have bought this years ago honestly. Prior to this I did by the Motu Midi Express XT which broke pretty much the day after buying it. I know a lot of people say Motu is great but I found their software dated and hard to use and the hardware felt cheap and unreliable. The Mio XL on the other hand is heavy and feels like its built like a tank. Their Auracle software is great and user friendly. I had my whole studio rigged up in just about an hour and most of that was just plugging everything in. Once everything was plugged in the MIDI routing took seconds. The ability to rename ports is huge and makes for quick and easy routing. If you need the BEST MIDI management solution on the market thie MIO XL is what you want.
Music background: Tech-House /Techno Producer and DJ
Rated 5/5

iConnectivity mioXL

If you are looking for a way to route any midi controller or keyboard to any sound module or destination, this is what you need. It does not require that you set up MIDI Studio in Pro Tools, you only need to route all you instruments through the software and create presents for each configuration.
This is what I have been looking for!!
Excellent product!
Rated 5/5

The Best Midi Interface

I love this!!! All of my keyboards are linked and that is between usb and 5 pin din midi connections. I'll never sell this unit!!
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