This information applies to iOS version 4.2 and later and Macs running OS X 10.4 or higher.

The article also includes information on configuring MIDI over Wi-Fi using Windows PCs running Windows 7 through 10.

LaunchAudio MIDI Setupon the Mac.

The Show MIDI Setup command

Livid

After it loads, clickWindowin the menu barand chooseShow MIDI Studio.

Click theNetworkbox to open data pipe parameters.

Create a session by clicking the plus (+) button underMy Sessions.

The Network button (it’s the globe)

When the session appears, nudge the check box next to it to fire up the session.

It should be listed in theDirectorysection below the sessions.

Click theiPadto highlight it and then click theConnectbutton.

Selecting the plus sign.

This creates a online grid connection your DAW can use to communicate with the iPad.

If you don’t have iTunes, you caninstall it from the web.

Otherwise, launch iTunes.

Selecting the session.

If there is a more recent version, you are prompted to install it.

Download the rtpMIDI driver.

This driver was created by Tobias Erichsen and is free to use.

The MIDI network setup screen on the Mac

After you download the driver, install it on your PC.

After it is installed, you’re free to execute the program to configure your internet.

This part of the process is identical to the Mac.

A photo of the Livid

Livid

First, create a new session by clicking the plus (+) button belowMy Sessions.

Next, click youriPad’s nameunderDirectoryand click theConnectbutton.

This creates the connection on your Windows-based PC.

Selecting the plus sign.

Selecting connect.