IPadOs 26 and Stage Traxx

Edo

Is ST compatibile with iPadOs 26?

peter

I will do some detailed compatibility tests on the weekend. But I don’t expect problems.

davedroug

well its seems to be working ok on my iphone mini 13

peter

Yeah at a first glance I also did not notice anything bad. But as final releases of iOS often behave a bit different to the latest betas, I want to take a thorough look before I recommend updating.

peter

OK, so I spent some time evaluating ST3 on i(Pad)OS and macOS 26. I have found only one issue:

IK BlueBoard no longer connects to Stage Traxx or any other app with Bluetooth MIDI. Other Bluetooth devices like the WIDI adapters work fine. So I guess the BlueBoard is to blame. It does not even connect to the IK BlueBoard app or BlueBoard Updater app.

Apart from this issue, everything else seems to work fine.

Sharonzaz

peter that’s good to know because I use BlueBoard to punch in tempo CCs for the helix.

I haven’t upgraded the iPads but I did the iPhone so will test that

AnthonyB

peter Thanks Peter.

My band has some downtime through to end of year, but we'll probably run a few rehearsals so test new material and stop rust from setting in so I'll upgrade my devices and see what happens!

AnthonyB

Oh, and just an FYI for folks using CME WIDI devices, they released a firmware update in Sep 2025 (first one since July 2024!) and the release notes are as follows:

WIDI Bluetooth firmware v0230:
- Optimize Bluetooth connection with the latest versions of macOS, iOS, Win11, and Android.
- Fixed the issue of multiple WIDI devices connecting to Windows OS at the same time.
September 2025

https://www.cme-pro.com/widi-firmware-history/

So those folks connecting a WIDI device directly to their iPad/Mac and using iOS/MacOS Bluetooth (as opposed to a WIDI device physically connected to that host device as I would recommend), you should probably update!

Firmware update is done through the WIDI App. Tutorial here in case it has been a while!

How to Upgrade Widi Firmware via iOS Widi App
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZgbPfyQpgg

or refer to the WIDI App manual - https://www.cme-pro.com/support/#manuals

dsc66

AnthonyB Updated my Widi Master within the widi app. After the update - the widi app and StageTrax said they were connected, but Stagetrax would not communicate and the widi app reported an error when selecting the Widi device.

If this happens - don't panic. Un pair and FORGET the widi device in settings.

Return to the Widi App and redo the pairing and all should be good.

TimRyland

Hi Peter,

I found the same with my iRig Blueboard. I’ve raised a ticket with IK Multimedia, but based on previous experience don’t hold out much hope for a resolution.

peter

I don't have much hope that IK Multimedia will fix it. They are also the only device I have that does not automatically reconnect to the last bluetooth session. For example with the WIDI devices, you just start Stage Traxx and they are automatically reconnected. For the BlueBoard you always needed to open the Bluetooth MIDI dialog and reconnect manually. Really a pain and IK Multimedia did nothing in all those years to fix it. But who knows, maybe iOS26 is too important and as they still sell the BlueBoard, they might release a Firmware update.

jaytrax

I might suggest changing to an M-Vave rechargeable/wireless Bluetooth midi controller

It’s also 4 buttons
Built like a tank and auto connects

Cheap too and available on Amazon

Damir

jaytrax thanks for the tip, I’ve just ordered one hoping it’s better than my AirTurn 6 button pedal that’s very limited.

AnthonyB

dsc66 was that because you still have BT enabled in the iPad that you ran the Widi app/StageTraxx? If so, that would be expected and only solutions are what you described (un-pair the device), or as I do, just disable BT on the iPad once all "WIDI maintenance work' is complete.

peter

Hm, I didn't have that problem after the update. But good to know there is a workaround.

dsc66

AnthonyB Bluetooth enabled for the update, then after the WidiMaster had rebooted I had the error. Disabled and re-enabled bluetooth. Error still present in Widi App. (Tried stagetrax but no good). Re booted iPad. Error still present. Deleted Pairing and Re-Paired and all good.

Not had this issue with previous firmware updates. No problem, just a heads up in case someone else has the same issue.

AnthonyB

dsc66 I appreciate the heads up on this!

I finally got around to updating the firmware on my WIDI devices (was waiting for a new WIDI Jack to add to my setup).
For me, the process went like this.

Enable BT on iPad
Start WIDI app
Connect to WIDI device
Update firmware
Error on re-connect after WIDI device reboot
I turned off BT on the iPad, then turned it back on
Go back to WIDI app
Successful connection to WIDI device

So I didn't need to go as far as forgetting and re-pairing the WIDI device with my iPad; simply turning BT off and on (on the iPad) did the trick. In case it is relevant, I was using an older iPad (4th Gen) running iOS 16.7.12.

ThPh

thank you all for your comments.. i personnaly use the Boss FS1 WL foot switch... any advices here about new iOS and Boss ?