Applies to Launchkey Mini Mk3, Launchpad Pro MK3, Circuit, Circuit Mono Station, Launchpad Pro

The Launchkey Mini MK3 and Launchpad Pro MK3 feature a TRS MIDI jack which follows the specification introduced in the MIDI Association standard in 2018. Note that this follows the Type A spec, previously our products had used Type B but as of the Launchkey Mini MK3, they follow and use the MIDI spec and use Type A.

A more comprehensive resource can be found here: https://minimidi.world/ 

Below you'll find a list of devices that can be connected directly with a stereo jack cable as well as a list of devices with TRS MIDI jacks that are not to this standard and require an adapter. 

Compatible using a standard 3.5mm Stereo minijack cable:

• Akai MPC Studio, MPC Touch, MPX8
• Elektron Model Sample
• IK MultimediaiRig Pro, iRig Pro DUO
• Korg Electribe 2
• LittleBits MIDI module
• Makenoise 0-coast

A TRS Minijack to Din MIDI adapter required to connect with:

• 1010 Music all devices
• All Arturia devices
• MIDIPLUS miniEngine, miniEngine Pro
• Novation Circuit, Launchpad Pro, Circuit Mono Station (these 3 products use Type B)

These devices have different wiring and so an adapter to breakout the connection to a 5 pin is required. The Launchkey Mini MK3 and Launchpad Pro MK3 a Type A adapter.