IPadOs 26 and Stage Traxx

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.

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.

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 ?

PJ1

Good evening everyone. I stumbled across this chat as I am also having problems connecting the iRig BlueBoard to ST3 since the iOS update... Has anyone found a solution yet? Even on older iPads/Macs I cannot connect the BlueBoard to do a firmware update (though it does connect to ST3 on these older models that haven't had the iOS update).

Much appreciated,

peter

No, the iRig BlueBoard is basically dead on iOS26. There are multiple forum posts on the IK Multimedia support forum without any answer from IK staff. So I would not expect a new firmware being released anytime soon if they don't even acknowledge this issue.

TimRyland

peter , it’s amazing that they are still actively selling it. I really fell out of love with them. 2 iRig HD’s both failed within 12 months because of poor design, and now iRig Blueboard problems. Also, if you complain on their forum, your post gets taken down. Utterly reprehensible company.

PJ1

Thank you Peter - I suspected as much! I'm looking at the Airturn bt500-4 (or-6) as a repalcement. Appreciate your quick response! :-)

peter

To be honest, older Airturn devices have the same issue on iOS26. But Airturn acknowledged the problem and seems to be working on a firmware update or at least offer a discount for new Airturn devices.

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