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WIDI UHOST
OWNER'S MANUAL V06
Please read this manual completely before using this product. The pictures
in the manual are for illustration purposes only. They may differ from the actual
product. For more technical support content and videos, please visit the
BluetoothMIDI.com
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WARNING
Improper connection may cause damage to the device.
COPYRIGHT
Copyright © 2021 CME Pte. Ltd. All rights reserved. CME is a registered
trademark of CME Pte. Ltd. in Singapore and/or other countries. All other
registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
LIMITED WARRANTY
CME provides a one-year standard Limited Warranty for this product only
to the person or entity that originally purchased this product from an authorized
dealer or distributor of CME. The warranty period starts on the date of purchase
of this product. CME warrants the included hardware against defects in
workmanship and materials during the warranty period. CME does not warrant
against normal wear and tear, nor damage caused by accident or abuses of the
purchased product. CME is not responsible for any damage or data loss
caused by improper operation of the equipment. You are required to provide a
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  • Page 1 CME provides a one-year standard Limited Warranty for this product only to the person or entity that originally purchased this product from an authorized dealer or distributor of CME. The warranty period starts on the date of purchase of this product. CME warrants the included hardware against defects in workmanship and materials during the warranty period.
  • Page 2: Safety Information

    To obtain service, call or visit the authorized dealer or distributor of CME where you purchased this product. CME will fulfill the warranty obligations according to local consumer laws.
  • Page 3 “class compliant" standard USB MIDI devices. It is important to understand that USB devices that need special drivers or are created as combined devices, will not be compatible with WIDI Uhost. If your USB MIDI device falls into the following conditions, it is not compatible with WIDI Uhost: USB devices that require the installation of special drivers are not supported.
  • Page 4 CONNECTION WIDI Uhost is a 3-in-1 wireless Bluetooth USB MIDI interface, which can transmit 16 channels of MIDI messages in bi-directions simultaneously: It can be used as a standalone USB host to add Bluetooth MIDI function to class compliant USB MIDI devices, such as: synthesizers,...
  • Page 5 USB Host port, WIDI Uhost will automatically switch to a USB device and convert the USB MIDI data into Bluetooth MIDI data (and vice versa). When WIDI Uhost runs in this mode, it can be powered by the USB bus power.
  • Page 6 Uhost has been connected to other BLE MIDI devices before, this operation will disconnect all connections. There is a magnet inside the back of WIDI Uhost, which can be easily  pasted on the device with the attached magnet patch.
  • Page 7 (Please find the App download link on BluetoothMIDI.com). The right LED is the USB indicator  The green LED stays on constantly: WIDI Uhost is connected to an external USB power source and supplies power to the USB device socket.
  • Page 8 Note 1: The above picture shows the connection of the USB-B socket. The connection method of other USB sockets is same. Note 2: WIDI Uhost does not have a power switch, it can start to work just by connecting the power.
  • Page 9 Bluetooth MIDI messages through it. Note 1: WIDI Uhost does not have a power switch, it can start to work just by connecting the power. Note 2: Please go to the computer DAW software or MIDI device setting page and select WIDI Uhost as the USB MIDI input and output device.
  • Page 10 ⚫ Video instruction: https://youtu.be/7x5iMbzfd0o Turn on both the MIDI devices plugged with WIDI Uhost as well as the Bluetooth MIDI devices. WIDI Uhost will automatically pair with the Bluetooth MIDI device, and the blue LED will change from slow flashing to constant light (when...
  • Page 11 [midimittr]. Note: If the App you are using already has a Bluetooth MIDI connection function, please directly connect to the WIDI Uhost on the MIDI setting page in the App. Turn on the power of the MIDI device with the WIDI Uhost plugged in, and confirm that the blue LED flashes slowly.
  • Page 12 Cakewalk by Bandlab currently integrates this API, so it can directly connect to WIDI Uhost or other standard Bluetooth MIDI devices. Of course, there are some alternative solutions for MIDI transmission between the Windows 10 Bluetooth MIDI driver and music software through virtual MIDI port driver, such as Korg BLE MIDI driver.
  • Page 13 Just select the desired WIDI as the MIDI input and output device. In addition, CME WIDI Uhost and WIDI Bud Pro are both professional hardware solution for Windows users, that meets the requirements of professional users for ultra-low latency and long-distance control to the greatest extent.
  • Page 14 Go to the PlayStore to search and download the free application [MIDI BLE Connect]. Turn on the power of the MIDI device with the WIDI Uhost plugged in, and confirm that the blue LED flashes slowly. Turn on the Bluetooth function of the Android device.
  • Page 15 Note 1: After the BLE role is set as “Force Peripheral”, the setting will be automatically saved in the WIDI Uhost. Note 2: Click the WIDI Uhost device name to be renamed. The new name will be effective once restarted.
  • Page 16 Click the "Group" menu, and then click "Create New Group" (or [+] icon on Android). Enter the name of the group. Drag and drop the WIDI products to the central and peripheral positions. Click "Download Group". The setting will be saved in all WIDI products.
  • Page 17: Specification

    device via WIDI Bluetooth. Please use WIDI App to set the USB soft thru switch. SPECIFICATION Technology USB 2.0, Bluetooth 5, MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy- Compliant Connectors USB Type-C host/ device (Optional USB cables to connect various USB MIDI devices) Compatible USB 2.0 Class Compliant MIDI devices, Computers or devices...
  • Page 18 ⚫ Please check whether you connected the USB Host/Device socket on the left of WIDI Uhost with correct cable, and whether the Bluetooth MIDI has been successfully connected? When WIDI Uhost runs as the host, it cannot provide power to the ⚫...
  • Page 19 Can WIDI Uhost connect wirelessly with other BLE MIDI devices? ⚫ If the BLE MIDI device complies with the standard BLE MIDI specification, it can be connected automatically. If the WIDI Uhost cannot automatically connect, it may be a compatibility issue. Please contact CME for technical support through BluetoothMIDI.com.

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