Need to merge multiple MIDI outputs to a single destination? In this tutorial, we'll show you exactly how to do that using gear from iConnectivity. You know how great iConnectivity gear is at making complex things simple, but how does it handle simple things?

In this tutorial, you’ll see how easy it is to set up the mioXM to merge multiple MIDI signals to a single destination.

We'll be using the mioXM, a versatile piece of hardware with four DIN inputs and outputs. If you need more connections, you can also consider the mioXL.

What is MIDI Merging?

MIDI merging is the process of taking two or more signals and sending both signals to a single destination.

For example, let’s say we have two MIDI keyboards that we want to be able to play and use MIDI from both to trigger sounds on a MIDI synth. We want both signals to be sent simultaneously to the single destination. That’s one of many examples we can use MIDI merging for.

It’s also worth noting that you could technically merge those signals to send to multiple destinations at once, but for the sake of this tutorial, we’ll keep it simple with one single destination.

Setting Up Your Gear

1. Connect the mioXM to your computer via USB and power it up. This will allow us to configure the settings on our mioXM using Auracle for X-Series (more on that in a moment).

2. Take your first MIDI output cable and connect it to the DIN 2 input on the back of the mioXM. This will be our first source.

3. Connect the second MIDI output cable to the DIN 3 input on the back of the mioXM. This is our second source.

4. Next, plug a MIDI cable into the DIN 1 output on the front of the mioXM. This will be our single destination where both signals will be merged.

Now that all our connections have been made, let’s configure our MIDI routing. We can do that by using Auracle for X-Series. Free download here.

Configuring MIDI Routing

1. Open Auracle for X-Series and go to the MIDI Routing tab. This is where we'll tell the software where our inputs are coming from and where we want to send them.

2. Select DIN 2 input as the source, since this is where our first MIDI output is connected. For the destination, select DIN 1 output. This is the output we plugged our cable into on the front of the mioXM.

3. Repeat the process for the second MIDI output. Select DIN 3 input as the source, and again choose DIN 1 output as the destination.

Now, both signals from DIN 2 and DIN 3 inputs are merged and sent to the single DIN 1 output.

Saving Presets for Standalone Use

One of the best features of the mioXM and iConnectivity gear is the ability to save presets, allowing you to use the device as a standalone hardware solution without needing to connect it to a computer. Let’s save our settings as a preset.

1. In Auracle for X-Series , go to the Presets tab.

2. Click on "Save Preset As" and choose "Save to All Presets" to save your configuration to all available presets. If you have other presets saved, you can save the current configuration to a specific preset instead.

Once the preset is saved, you can disconnect the mioXM from your computer. Now, you have an isolated piece of hardware dedicated to merging two signals to a single output.

Wrap Up

The mioXM and Mio XL are powerful solutions for both simple and complex MIDI tasks. Whether you need to merge signals, connect to a computer, or use USB MIDI, these devices have got you covered.

Get Support

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How to Merge Multiple MIDI Outputs to a Single Destination with iConnectivity Gear