Roland WM-1 - Wireless MIDI system
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A Roland Solution Designed for Modern Setups
The WM-1 is part of Roland's WM series dedicated to wireless MIDI, designed to meet current needs: playing, programming, and synchronizing instruments without the hassle of cables. The goal is clear: maintain the responsiveness of a traditional MIDI stream while gaining freedom in the creative space.
Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?
Ideal if you use a keyboard, a drum machine, or any device equipped with MIDI In/Out ports and want to communicate wirelessly with MIDI music apps on iOS and Mac. The WM-1 is also suitable for setups where the controller is far from the computer or when you want to move freely without constraints.
Standard/Fast Modes: Timing Priority
The Standard mode covers most situations and can support up to four devices. When rhythmic precision is critical, the Fast mode reduces latency to 3 ms (up to two devices), useful for real-time playing, tempo, and tight synchronization (effects, LFOs, loops, etc.).
Technical specifications
| Number of channels | 0 |
| Color | Black |
| Type | wireless MIDI adapter |
| Devices | keyboards, drum machines, and other equipment with MIDI In and Out ports |
| Communication | wireless MIDI between WM series units and MIDI Bluetooth devices on macOS and iOS |
| Expansion | additional devices can be added via extra WM-1 units or via a WM-1D wireless MIDI Dongle |
| WM-1D | enables wireless MIDI on PC and provides Fast mode compatibility on macOS and iOS |
| Modes | Standard / Fast |
| Fast mode | ultra-low latency announced at 3 ms |
| Max connections | up to 4 devices in Standard mode, up to 2 devices in Fast mode (depending on device types and environmental conditions) |
| Data transmitted | MIDI notes and MIDI sync (tempo, effects, LFOs, loops, etc.) |
| Power | 1 AAA battery |
| Battery life | up to 60 hours |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Roland WM-1 compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Mac?
Wireless MIDI communication is supported with Bluetooth MIDI devices on iOS and macOS. The WM-1D dongle enables Fast mode compatibility on these platforms.
What latency does Fast mode offer?
In Fast mode, the latency is specified as 3 ms. This setting is designed for real-time playing and synchronization of tempo, effects, LFOs, or loops. Up to two devices can be used in this mode.
Can multiple wireless MIDI devices be connected?
Standard mode supports up to four devices, depending on the types of equipment and environmental conditions. Additional WM-1 units or a WM-1D wireless MIDI dongle can be used to expand the setup.
Which MIDI devices can be used with this adapter?
This adapter is intended for keyboards, drum machines, and other equipment equipped with MIDI In and Out ports.
What is the battery life of the WM-1 and which battery should be used?
Power is supplied by a AAA battery. Battery life can reach up to 60 hours.
