WMI 1 - Wireless MIDI Interface Hughes Kettner - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Wireless MIDI Interface for Apple iPad
Brand	Hughes & Kettner
Model	WMI 1
Connectivity	Bidirectional wireless MIDI
Wireless Modes	Access Point (AP) and Client mode
MIDI Input 1	5-pin DIN
MIDI Output	7-pin DIN (phantom powered)
MIDI Input 2	7-pin DIN (phantom powered, 5-pin compatible)
Phantom Power	Supplied via 7-pin MIDI connection from compatible amplifier
Amplifier Compatibility	All Hughes & Kettner amps with 7-pin MIDI input
iOS Compatibility	iPad with iOS 7 or later
App Compatibility	WMI Connect, GM36Remote, and any CoreMIDI-compatible app
Network Security	Password-protected Wi-Fi (default password: hknetwork)
WPS Support	Yes, for easy connection to home routers
Setup Button	Allows restart in AP mode, WPS activation, or factory reset
Status LEDs	Status, Data, AP, Client, WPS/TCP
MAC Address	Unique identifier, last six digits used in network name
Usage Scenarios	Rehearsal rooms, stages, home networks

Frequently Asked Questions - WMI 1 Hughes Kettner

How do I connect the WMI-1 to my Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister 36?

Make sure the amp is switched off. Connect the WMI-1's MIDI Out to the amp's MIDI In (7-pin), and the WMI-1's MIDI In 1 to the amp's MIDI Out (5-pin). Then switch on the amp and configure your iPad's Wi-Fi.

Does the WMI-1 require an external power supply or battery?

No. The WMI-1 is phantom powered through the 7-pin MIDI cable from your Hughes & Kettner amplifier. Simply connect it to a compatible amp's MIDI In port.

How do I switch the WMI-1 to Access Point (AP) mode?

Press and hold the SET button for about 3 seconds. Release when the AP LED and CLIENT LED start flashing simultaneously. The WMI-1 will restart in Open Access Point mode, allowing direct connection to your iPad without a router.

What is the default Wi-Fi password for the WMI-1?

The factory default password is hknetwork. You can change it later in the WMI Connect app settings.

Can I use the WMI-1 with any MIDI app on my iPad?

Yes, the WMI-1 works with any iPad app that supports CoreMIDI. It is optimized for Hughes & Kettner's GM36Remote, but other CoreMIDI apps will work as well.

How do I connect the WMI-1 to my home Wi-Fi router?

The easiest way is to use WPS. Press and hold the SET button for at least 7 seconds until the AP LED and CLIENT LED flash alternately. Activate WPS on your router, and wait for the CLIENT LED to stay on.

What does the SET button do on the WMI-1?

The SET button has three functions: restart in Open Access Point mode (hold 3 seconds), activate WPS (hold 7 seconds), and reset to factory defaults (hold 10 seconds while powering up).

How do I reset the WMI-1 to factory defaults?

Press and hold the SET button for at least 10 seconds while powering up the WMI-1 (or the connected amp). Release when the CLIENT LED extinguishes. This restores all settings to their original factory values.

What do the status LEDs on the WMI-1 indicate?

The STATUS LED stays on when connected. DATA flashes during MIDI transfer. AP indicates Access Point mode, CLIENT indicates Client mode, and WPS/TCP flashes during WPS pairing or stays on when the WMI Connect app is connected via TCP.

Can I connect a MIDI foot controller to the WMI-1?

Yes, you can connect a Hughes & Kettner FSM-432 or TSM-432 MIDI board to the MIDI In 2 port. Other MIDI controllers can also be plugged into this input, which accepts 7-pin (phantom powered) or 5-pin connectors.

USER MANUAL WMI 1 Hughes Kettner

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WMI-1

Wireless MIDI Interface for Apple iPad

Manual 1.0

WMI-1

Wireless MIDI Interface for Apple iPad

The Hughes & Kettner WMI-1 is a bidirectional, wireless MIDI interface for iPad. This professional device can serve as an access point without connecting to a router, or as a client connected to a router in a network such as your home network. The guitar amp's MIDI Out provides phantom power to the WMI-1, so it does not need an outboard power supply or battery.

Note: Although we optimized the WMI-1 for use with the Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister 36 and the matching GM36Remote app for iPad, it also works with any Hughes & Kettner amp featuring a 7-pin MIDI input (phantom powered) and any app for iPad that supports CoreMIDI.

Quick Start

For the purpose of example, we'll connect the device to a Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister 36 and the FSM-432 MK III.

• Make sure the GrandMeister 36 is switched off.
• Connect the WMI-1's MIDI Out 1 port to the GrandMeister's MIDI In (7-pin) port.
• Connect the WMI-1's MIDI In 1 port to the GrandMeister's MIDI Out (5-pin) port.
• Connect the FSM-432 MK III MIDI board's MIDI Out port to the WMI-1's MIDI In 2 (7-pin) port. (This is optional and not required for the initial installation.)
• Switch on the amp.
• Make sure your iPad is connected to the Internet.

WMI Connect

GM36Remote

- Go to the Apple App Store. Install the WMI Connect and GM36Remote apps on an iPad with iOS 7 or later.

Visit http://hughes-and-kettner.com/wmi1 to learn more about the WMI-1 and get a detailed user manual for the app.

MIDI In 1

MIDI Out

MIDI In 2

MIDI In 1 (5-pin)

Connect MIDI In 1 to the amp's MIDI Out.

MIDI Out (7-pin)

Connect MIDI Out to the amp's MIDI In.

MIDI In 2 (7-pin phantom powered, 5-pin compatible)

Connect a Hughes & Kettner FSM-432 or TSM-432 MIDI board to MIDI In 2. You can also plug other MIDI boards or controllers into this input.

SET

This pushbutton does three things:

• It allows you to restart the WMI-1 in Open Access Point mode
• activate WPS
• or reset the WMI-1 to the factory defaults

Note: Sometimes the module may be in client mode when the client network is unavailable, say because you ran the WMI-1 in your home network and did not switch it to AP mode before you left home to use it on stage or in the rehearsal room. In this case, press and hold SET for three seconds. Release SET when the AP LED and CLIENT LED start flashing simultaneously. The WMI-1 will restart in Open Access Point mode. To connect the WMI-1, select it as a network in your iPad's Wi-Fi settings. A password is not required in Open Access Point mode. The next time you power up the WMI-1, the app will ask for the password again or you can activate/change the password manually.

Reset

Reset is a seldom-needed feature. To reset the WMI-1, press and hold SET for at least ten seconds while powering up the WMI-1 (or the amp connected to the WMI-1). The AP, CLIENT and WPS/TCP LEDs will light up. Release SET when the CLIENT LED extinguishes.

Setup

Password

A Wi-Fi network password is required when you connect the WMI-1 to your iPad. The factory password is "hknetwork". You can change the password in the WMI Connect app's settings.

MAC

The Media Access Control address is a unique identifier assigned to network interfaces. Every network device, including each WMI-1, has its own MAC address much like a serial number. The last six digits of the MAC address are added to the device name, and to the network name that appears in your iPad's Wi-Fi settings (WMI-1_Network_XXXXXX) to identify your WMI-1 interface when more than one WMI-1 is detected. Consult the detailed user manual for the app to learn how to change the device and network names.

Status LEDs

Status: the WMI-1 is connected when the LED stays on.

Data: indicates MIDI data transfer.

AP: indicates Access Point mode.

Client: indicates Client mode.

WPS/TCP: this means WPS (Wi-Fi-Protected Setup) is active when the LED flashes, and the WMI-1 is waiting to be connected to a router. If this LED stays on, this indicates that the WMI Connect app is connected to the WMI-1 via TCP (Transmission Control Protocol).

Modes

Stand Alone Access Point (AP Mode)

AP mode serves to connect the WMI-1 directly to the iPad without additional hardware; that is, a router. The WMI-1 creates its own network in this mode. It is designed for use in rehearsal rooms and on stages where Wi-Fi is unavailable. To use it, go to your iPad's Wi-Fi settings:

• Activate Wi-Fi and select WMI-1_Network_XXXXXX in your iPad's Wi-Fi settings.
• You will be prompted to enter a password (network key). Enter hknetwork.

- Then launch the WMI Connect app:

- If the settings look like this – the Wi-Fi symbols turn blue and the blue check mark appears in front of the device name – you are connected to the WMI-1.

• The WPS/TCP LED on the WMI-1 will stay on.
• Launch the GM36Remote app.

Home Network Client (Client Mode)

Client mode serves to connect the WMI-1 to your iPad and to your home or other wireless router at the same time. You'll need it when you want to browse the web or check emails via a home network while your iPad is connected to the WMI-1.

The easiest way to connect the WMI-1 to your router is to use the WPS function:

- Activate WPS on your router. In most cases, this is also a pushbutton. You can also activate WPS in your router's settings. Consult the router's manual to do this.

- Press and hold SET for at least seven seconds. Release SET when the AP LED and CLIENT LED start flashing alternately.

• Wait until the WMI-1's LEDs stop flashing. The WMI-1 is connected to your router when the CLIENT LED stays on.
• Open Wi-Fi in your iPad's settings and select your router as the Wi-Fi network.
• Open the WMI Connect app. Please give the app at least 60 seconds to wait for the WMI-1.

If the settings look like this - the Wi-Fi symbols turn blue and the blue check mark (√) appears in front of the device name - the app is connected to the WMI-1.

The STATUS and WPS/TCP LEDs on the WMI-1 will stay on.

- Launch the GM36Remote app.

Changing Modes Manually

If you change modes manually, a warning will appear to remind you to adjust your iPad's wireless settings:

• From client mode to AP mode: select your WMI-1 in the iPad's Wi-Fi settings.
• From AP mode to client mode: select the router (the network name) in your iPad's WI-Fi settings.

Inserting an Effects Unit into the MIDI Chain

If you wish to add an FX unit and also control it via MIDI, connect the FX unit's MIDI Thru (or Out if Thru is unavailable) to the WMI-1's MIDI In 1, and the FX unit's MIDI In to the amp's MIDI Out:

GrandMeister 36

FSM-432 MK III

WMI-1

Wireless MIDI Interface for Apple iPad

MIDI Out

MIDI In 2

MIDI In 1 (5-Pol)

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