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Hardware for using backing tracks - Doc_Hollywood - 07-01-2026
Hi everybody.
I have a Xiaomi Pad 6 for the lyrics/chords pdf files in my one man guitar/singer setup.
Mobile Sheets sends a MIDI Command when I select the song to switch my TC Helicon Voice Processor to the matching preset. I use a USB C midi interface.
Also I have connected a page flip footswitch via bluetooth.
This setup works fine.
Now I want to use the backing track functionalilty of MS.
As I have only one USB C port on my tablet, I have to use an USB Hub to expand the number of ports, as I need a port for the MIDI interface, the power supply of the tablet and the audio out of the backing tracks. I can tell, I tried a bunch of hubs, but nothing did really work. Either the MIDI Commands were blocked or the audio did not come out - or both. The audio should go to my sound mixer in XLR.
Is there anybodyout there who has a working hardware configuration for me, possibly for my tablet?
RE: Hardware for using backing tracks - e.k. - 07-01-2026
I use WIDI Jack and MIDI BTLE Connect, backing tracks via bluetooth. Therefore, there is no need for a USB hub.
If your Xiaomi supports Bluetooth 5.2 this should work (up to 7 simultaneously BT Connections).
e.k.
RE: Hardware for using backing tracks - Doc_Hollywood - 07-01-2026
(07-01-2026, 05:39 PM)e.k. Wrote: I use WIDI Jack and MIDI BTLE Connect, backing tracks via bluetooth. Therefore, there is no need for a USB hub.
If your Xiaomi supports Bluetooth 5.2 this should work (up to 7 simultaneously BT Connections).
e.k.
Great idea! This is really smart! Which BT Receiver do you use for Audio?
RE: Hardware for using backing tracks - e.k. - 07-01-2026
....depends on.....
If necessary I use an old, but gold, LogiLink BT0024 RX/TX Transmitter and
appropriate adapters (3,5/6,3 stereo/mono).
e.k.
RE: Hardware for using backing tracks - Doc_Hollywood - 07-02-2026
(07-01-2026, 11:26 PM)e.k. Wrote: ....depends on.....
If necessary I use an old, but gold, LogiLink BT0024 RX/TX Transmitter and
appropriate adapters (3,5/6,3 stereo/mono).
e.k.
I 'm afraid this is no longer available
. Just a few hours ago I ordered the Fun Generation BT Receiver and the WIDI Master which is, due to its design, a little bit more suitable for my setup at live gigs. Thank you for your help. Less cables on stage is always a big plus.
RE: Hardware for using backing tracks - e.k. - 07-02-2026
Glad I could help,
btw, there are not many guitarists using MIDI.
Would you be interested in an exchange of experiences?
e.k.
RE: Hardware for using backing tracks - Doc_Hollywood - 07-02-2026
(07-02-2026, 05:09 PM)e.k. Wrote: Glad I could help,
btw, there are not many guitarists using MIDI.
Would you be interested in an exchange of experiences?
e.k.
No problem. As mentioned above, I'm using MIDI for switching the presets on my TC Helicon Voice Live 2 when loading the song on MS. This works fine and is a huge improvement compared to the times without MIDI. It helps to shorten the breaks between the songs and to keep the momentum of the audience.
RE: Hardware for using backing tracks - Doc_Hollywood - 07-03-2026
Last feedback: everything works fine! For the moment at rehearsal, I wonder how it will do its job on stage.
RE: Hardware for using backing tracks - e.k. - 07-04-2026
Perfect!
the WIDI Jack offers more connectivity,
I use it with a Yamaha Clavinova CVP-92, Mooers Prime P2 and Line 6 Flextone III.
Assuming you program the MIDI commands in the Song Editor/Field Tab/MIDI or do you use smart buttons?
e.k.
RE: Hardware for using backing tracks - Doc_Hollywood - 08-02-2026
(07-04-2026, 05:10 PM)e.k. Wrote: Sorry for the late answer. Yes, I use the Midi tab in MS, put all Midi commands in there and send them when loading the song. Works really great.