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Enable MIDI Mode for 3.5mm and USB ports

PlantWave has a 3.5mm Type A MIDI jack, which can be connected to other Type-A MIDI devices via a 3.5mm stereo aux cable or to 5-pin MIDI synths via a Type-A MIDI Adapter. PlantWave can also send MIDI via USB. PlantWave cannot be directly connected t

Use PlantWave with a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)

PlantWave can be connected to WiFi via a 2.4GHz network. Most wireless routers include a 2.4GHz and a 5GHz network. When setting up your PlantWave, you'll need to connect it to your 2.4 network. Once it's connected, you should be able to access it vi

Use with a MIDI Synthesizer

To use this feature, you must have your device in MIDI mode. See the section, “Enable MIDI Mode for 3.5mm and USB ports” and then continue on with the below instructions. PlantWave features a ⅛” (3.5mm) Type A MIDI port for connecting to synthesizers

Getting the most out of your MIDI synth with PlantWave

Scaling, MIDI routing, CC mapping and polyphony settings can take your plant music to the next level. Let's dive in a little deeper. PlantWave's firmware allows you to change MIDI settings on your device, including the channel you're sending MIDI not

Broadcast Mode

Broadcast Mode (currently iOS only) allows you to broadcast your plants to your friends and other PlantWave app users. A few notes about Broadcast mode:. Enable Broadcast mode while listening to your PlantWave:. Disable Broadcast mode:

Recording and Video

Currently only on iOS app, Android in development

Firmware Updates

We're continuing to improve the PlantWave experience and will offer periodic firmware updates. PlantWave can be connected to WiFi via a 2.4GHz network and be accessed by a web browser. Most wireless routers include a 2.4GHz and a 5GHz network. When s

Factory Reset

This resets to default, which turns MIDI off and deletes WiFi credentials you may have saved.

Turn WiFi On / Off

This can help save power. With WiFi off, editing firmware settings via the web browser will not be possible. While device is ON, press and hold the pairing button for 6 seconds