Does your iPad have trouble properly hearing you? In some instances, your iPad microphone won't reliably detect the notes you are playing. Connecting your instrument directly to your iPad will help detect your playing more reliably.
To connect your instrument to your device, you can use:
MIDI via cable connection
You will need:
USB-C to USB adapter or Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (depending on your iPad's charging port)
USB to USB-B cable or IN-OUT MIDI/USB cable (check your piano's outputs)
Your setup will look something like this:
Step 1: Connect the USB-C to USB adapter to your iPad's USB-C port (or Lightning to USB camera adapter to your iPad's Lightning port older models):
Please note: If you have a USB-C to USB-B cable, you can plug it directly into the USB-C port of your iPad.
Step 2: Plug the USB end of the USB to USB-B cable into the USB-C to USB adapter:
Step 3: If your piano has a USB-B output (often labeled "TO HOST"), plug the USB-B end of the cable into it. You need a USB 2.0 cable for this.
If your piano has a 5-pin MIDI output, plug the IN and OUT ends of the cable into it.
That's it! Open flowkey and play away with a flawless recognition of notes!
MIDI via Bluetooth
You will need:
iOS app
MIDI Bluetooth adapter
Your setup will look something like this:
Step 1: Connect your MIDI Bluetooth adapter to your keyboard. Depending on the outputs of your keyboard, you will need either a 5-pin MIDI adapter.
Step 2: Turn on Bluetooth from your iPad's Control Center by swiping down from the top-right corner of the screen and tapping on the Bluetooth icon. (This can also be done under Settings > Bluetooth.)
Step 3: Open the flowkey app. In the player, tap on the "Settings" symbol (⚙) in the top right corner, select "MIDI / Bluetooth Setup," tap on "Configure Bluetooth MIDI" and select your MIDI device.
That's it! Your device will connect and start communicating with your instrument via MIDI. Enjoy a much smoother note recognition through a more convenient, wireless connection.