Luckily, there a couple of not-so-expensive options.

The adapter provides MIDI in, out, and thru using the standard MIDI interface.

This makes it an excellent choice compared to other solutions.

iRig MIDI 2 next to keyboard, iphone, ipad, and laptop

If you could’t keep your iPad charged, your playing time will be limited.

iRig MIDI 2 also works with all generations of the iPad or iPhone.

This helps the iPad recognize your unit.

This solution is great for those simply trying to create a simple MIDI connection.

The Connection Kit is available for iPads that have a Lightning connector and older iPads with the 30-pin connector.