MIDI device not connecting to iPad Pro

My midi device connects to an iPad 7th generation iPad through a Lightning-USB-A adapter. But when I try to connect the same midi device to an iPad Pro 3rd generation using an Apple USB-A to USB-C adapter the device does not connect to the iPad. Is this a known issue and is there a solution?


Posted on Nov 29, 2025 3:02 AM

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Posted on Dec 8, 2025 1:36 AM

The adapter you actually need is:

Apple USB-C to USB-A Camera Adapter

(or the multiport version: USB-C Digital AV Adapter)


These adapters:

  • Provide USB host mode
  • Allow external power passthrough (USB-C PD)
  • Supply stable 5V power to your MIDI device


powered USB hub also works in place of the camera adapter.

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MIDI device not connecting to iPad Pro

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