Very programmable and stable. Using it live to send program changes to multiple keyboards via and IPad and footswitch.

TL/DR: definitely worth it, but plan on spending some time getting the to know the software for proper setup.

The pros: This really helped integrate all the USB MIDI and 5 pin DIN gear into one USB connection. Everything from a couple of simple Akai controllers, to an Akai LPD used to control UA's Console app in a VO booth (secret weapon), an MPC 3000, and a Push 2 - although the latter loses its rich functionality when not connected directly to the computer, and becomes more like a simple controller (the mioXM transmits only the MIDI data from the Push). The software, once I found my way around it, helped greatly, and the ability to connect everything via RTP over ethernet was fantastic for freeing up USB ports. The ability to add a USB hub to the mioXM to increase the number of USB class compliant devices is amazing too - you can really max this thing out with a lot of gear. The more I got the hang of it, the more I realized what I could do with it - which made the price extremely reasonable for what you get.

The cons: the lack of comprehensive documentation, both hard copy and online. The videos from iConnectivity are somewhat helpful, and the person narrating them is extremely knowledgeable, but the information is dispensed really quickly, and tends to skim over things that are assumed as known - about the unit, and about MIDI, networking and Mac system operations in general. I'm fairly tech savvy, and there were more than a few "ok, wait a minute...what?" moments. There isn't even a really basic "so you just got it, here's how you set it up" video. The forums aren't much help either. Also, the wall wart is a little on the big side, and needs a small breakout AC cable if you don't want to eat three spots on a power strip.

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I tried several MIDI interconnect methods. This unit fixes everything I didn't like about my prior choices. It's more advanced features opened my eyes to what is possible. I will be growing in to the mioXM for quite a while. Nothing is entirely future proof, but this unit comes close. If you are worried about the price as compared to other MIDI interconnect devices - don't be. On Mac it populates all the fields in MIDI Studio, Discovery, and the ProTools DAW. The firmware update was flawless first time. If you are using Dante, (RTP-MIDI) it behaves perfectly on a Dante network. It does not interfere with Dante Virtual Soundcard. The panel indicators allow one to have confidence that the interconnect is working. All good!

I have a Casio CT-S1000V and an Arturia Keylab Essential 61 as workstation/controller and with this I am able to interconnect this with my ancient Sequential Max, my Donner Syn Bass and all of what feels like thousands of VSTs for both live and recording situations. Nothing else I looked at before purchasing this seemed to fit the bill while also allowing for future expansion of my hardware addiction! LOL!! Now to save up for all of those Korg Volca and Roalnd Aria modules I want to hook up to this.....

In deciding to redesign and update my home studio, and with USB MIDI technology evolving, I was looking for a product that would allow the MIDI of my old 5-pin DIN sound modules and keyboards to communicate with the MIDI of Class Compliant USB host ports, which send and receive MIDI bi-directionally. ioConnectivity's X line (the mio XM and mio XL) are the only single-unit products being manufactured I could find that are capable of this. I could employ multiple devices to accomplish my MIDI goals, but was hoping to do so with a single MIDI unit like the XM or XL. I even contacted MOTU, whose products I also enjoy, and suggested they update their products so as to employ USB hosting with filtering and routing.

For anyone looking to do the same, be aware some USB MIDI devices are not Class Compliant and won't work via USB with the mio host ports, which is not the mio's fault. Other devices have varying modes for their drivers such as VENDOR mode or GENERIC mode. You'll need GENERIC mode to work with the mio USB host ports. But be aware that if you intend to utilize audio over USB, your device must connect to a computer (or powered hub connected to your computer) instead of the mio and you'll need to put the device in VENDOR mode. You should also consider the physical location of the mio's connections. Some are on the front panel, so if you are going with a rackmount solution, you may end up with some cables sticking out and that might not be the best way to go. My mio is not rack mounted, so that's not an issue for me.

I spent a lot of time and did a lot of research before confidently purchasing the mioXM. I gotta say, I plugged in my equipment per my design, I used their Auracle software interface to configure the MIDI filtering and routing per my design, and the mio immediately worked flawlessly! I tip my hat to ioConnectivity. And of course, I thank Sweetwater too!

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This has been in use for almost 2 years now and I don't know how I managed without it. Have had next to no problems with it managing my MIDI and USBMIDI gear. So easy to use you almost forget it is there.

I only recently began using the RTP network features and again--set it and forget it really.

Expandable for 4 (or is it 8--I forget) more USB host ports with almost any powered USB hub.

Love being able to play my hardware synths from my MIDI controller when tracking.

Gear concurrently networked: Mackie MCU, BCR2000 Zaquencer, DX7IIFD, Prophet 10, Presonus ATOM, 49 key MIDI controller, Electron Digitakt, Moog Grandmother

Bought this interface to set up an RTP-MIDI config using 2 separate Win 11 PCs and some keyboard and drum machine gear.
The Mio XM got the job done and done well.
Sharing my instruments and being able to simultaneously record on separate PCs
is like a dream come true.
This really could not have worked out any better.
Flawless job by iConnectivity.

I've been using this for almost 3 years and I think this is a really wonderful piece of gear. If you have just a couple of midi-supported gears, you may not need this. However, if you have a dozen of midi supported instruments and you sometimes enjoy dawless jamming, this is like a godsend.

It has only 8 DIN-MIDI ports. Yet, it is quite expandable. You can connect up to 8 USB-MIDI devices, even though it has 4 USB host ports -- using an ordinary usb hub. It means 16 USB-MIDI streams because each one has up and down stream. If you rename the USB port just like the original name of the device via Auracle, the computer will be deceived and it will think your device is connected via USB. For example, Korg's USB-MIDI devices such as nanoKEY Studio is recognized as if it is connected via the USB port of the computer. It means, the nanoKEY Studio will work whether or not the computer is on. BTW, one current limitation is the length of the device name is 15 characters at max -- hence you can't mimick a USB device of which name is longer than 15 characters, and I heard from the customers service that they are planning to get rid of that limitation.

Moreover, via the ethernet cable, you can use 12 separate RTP MIDI connections.

Then you can route all these MIDI connections as you want via a matrix, filter, remap and so on.

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I just purchased this unit from a recommendation by my sales rep Kenny Bergle. LISTEN to your sales reps, they know their stuff.
I am running Logic on a Macbook Pro and using an Apollo interface.
I have a bunch of old MIDI gear that still works just fine including a Yamaha DX7s, Yamaha DX-100, Korg M1, etc. I also have a bunch of various USB gear like a Behringer TD-3, M-Audio Oxygen 8, M-Audio Keystation 49es, etc. I'm also starting to get into Modular and have a Moog Mother-32.
My problem was integrating this stuff as a system within my studio & Logic. It was a major pain I to use these items as I would have to grab a MIDI cable and swap back n forth between units via my cheesy emagic mt4 MIDI interface.
This iConnectivity mioXM has transformed my entire set up. I now have every piece of gear turned on and instantly available within Logic BY NAME! No more swapping cables and generic names in Logic. Every piece of gear can be selected on a new track exactly like selecting a virtual synth, by name.
TAKE NOTE... Yes, you can just plug this into your Mac a go, BUT if you want to take full advantage of what this unit is capable of you are going to have to do some setup. Not a big deal. I jumped into the owner's manual, the support videos on set up, and a couple of Youtube videos. Once this unit is set up, you're done.
I can't say enough about how nice it is to be able to use all this gear I've collected over the years and effortlessly access it within Logic.

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This unit works perfectly with my setup. I have a Yamaha PSR-670 that uses USB for MIDI and a Roland Gaia with standard MIDI DIN plugs. I needed to connect the two without a computer and the mioXM works great! Further, a computer with DAW S/W can be easily integrated when back in the studio. Exactly what was needed.

For the life of me, I don't understand how this works. It was recommended to me by my rep - who is usually amazing - but this device falls flat. I spent hours trying to figure out, all to no avail. The company website and videos are horrendous, and they don't show you exactly how to set it up or properly make the connections. The manual is worse than useless as well. I bought this specially to sync my midi clock with iOS devices; it proved to be wholly useless in this regard. I saw that it was receiving my external clock signal. On the back, it has four USB "hosts" - whatever that means; they don't clearly explain it anywhere. I plugged a USB to lightning cable from the back of the Mio to my iPad and ... nothing. For the life of me, no midi clock flowed out. Perhaps it doesn't do that, but that's the reason I bought it. Instead, I used their Midi to USB cable (same company)... and with an Apple camera connection kit I plugged it into my iPad and that worked like a charm. No software, no drivers, just simple goodness. The Mio XM didn't work for me and the software it comes with is complicated and strange. My advice: get the iConnectivity Midi to USB cable for way less and save yourself the time and cash.

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