Disrupt 2013: Zivix Debuts The PUC, the Only Wifi MIDI Solution for iPads

MINNEAPOLIS - Sept. 8, 2013 - PRLog -- (Minneapolis – September 9, 2012) – Today at Disrupt, Zivix, creators of the acclaimed and soon to be released JamStik™, announce the launch of the company’s proprietary technology, the PUC. The PUC offers the unique ability for MIDI based digital instruments to be wirelessly connected to an iPad and other compatible Apple devices. It is now live on Indiegogo www.indiegogo.com (http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/puc-free-your-midi-from-the-tyranny-of-wires-the-only-solution-for-midi-ios), a crowdsourcing platform that helps creative projects come to life.

Users can attach the PUC to a synthesizer, sampler, drum machine or sequencer to name a few. The device makes the process of connecting these devices to an iPad simple, convenient and accessible to 100’s of great MIDI based music apps.  The PUC simplifies connections by eliminating unnecessary wires and specialty boxes www.youtube.com.



“We’re excited to introduce a peripheral that connects legacy MIDI gear to present day mobile technology, providing accessibility to the exploding number of MIDI apps,” said Zivix Vice President, Chad Koehler. “Whether you’re a professional musician, or one of the millions that have a keyboard at home, nobody wants the hassle of wires. The PUC simply and elegantly solves MIDI connection dysfunction.”

Features

·      Wireless CoreMIDI interface connects any MIDI’s hardware device to CoreMIDI- compatible apps like GarageBand®, Animoog®, NAVE® and hundreds of others

·      Wirelessly connects to iOS devices, connecting your controller using a 5-pin DIN cable

·      Pocket-sized rugged design allows for easy portability

·      Micro USB port can power the PUC while in use, or two AA batteries can power PUC

·      1 MIDI port: software switchable IN/OUT

The Indiegogo (http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/puc-free-your-midi-from...) campaign will be used to bring every musician’s new favorite wireless solution to the masses by funding production tooling and to purchase materials in quantities that will help keep costs down. Backing for the PUC will be available at several different reward levels:

Perks for Funders

·      Initial backers of the PUC will receive the Disrupt Special, which includes an unlimited three-day offer for only $69.

·      Early bird special price of $79.

·      Early adopter price of $89.

·      1000 backers will receive 20% off the purchase of their PUC.

·      Backers who pledge $129 will have the option to choose a special edition color.

For more information, visit www.indiegogo.com (http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/puc-free-your-midi-from-the-tyranny-of-wires-the-only-solution-for-midi-ios) and www.youtube.com (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQiq0i0eGVM&feature=y...).

About Zivix

Minneapolis based Zivix (http://www.zivix.net/) is known for developing music related technology to enrich the experience of creating and learning music by using today’s most popular devices including iPads, iPhones, Macs and any compatible PCs. Zivix builds products for professional musicians, people who want to become musicians, or people who just want to have fun with musical tools. Zivix developed the award winning JamStik, which has entered its first phase of production, shipping in late December. Additionally the JamStik includes a suite of apps from learning to play guitar, to just having fun remixing music. The team has been actively developing software/apps for across multiple platforms including iOS and Android since 2010. More information can be found at www.jamstik.com, www.zivix.netand www.mipuc.com.