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MIDI to 3.5mm Breakout Cable for - Akai, Korg, Line6, LittleBits - Midi Female to TRS 3.5mm Male - MPC Studio,Touch, MPX8, Electribe 2,SQ-1
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ZAWDIO MIDI to 3.5mm Breakout Cable for

Bottom line: The ZAWDIO MIDI to 3.5mm Breakout Cable for ($13.50 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06): Type A pinout replaces a lost MPC Studio, MPC Touch, or MPX8 dongle without adapters; main trade-off: only 20 cm end to end, so gear must sit close to the host device.

$13.50

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Type A pinout replaces a lost MPC Studio, MPC Touch, or MPX8 dongle without adapters
  • ✓ Wide compatibility list: Akai Force, Korg Electribe 2, NTS-1, SQ-1, Launchpad Pro MK3
  • ✓ 20 cm length keeps desks and pedalboards tidy on cramped synth setups
  • ✓ Female 5-pin DIN end accepts any standard MIDI cable you already own

Cons

  • ✗ Only 20 cm end to end, so gear must sit close to the host device
  • ✗ Type A only, so Type B devices need a different pinout cable
  • ✗ Not compatible with Launchpad Pro MK2, only MK3
  • ✗ Single cable per port, so multi-device rigs need several purchases

Manufacturer description

MIDI to TRS 3.5mm male Type A. It's 20 cm's long end to end.Thinner MIDI devices have manufacturers moving to an external dongle to accommodate the wider midi plug.Zawdio introduces our MIDI TRS Type A cable.This is a non-standard pinout Midi to 3.5mm cable built to replace the missing MIDI dongle from the following manufactures.This pinout, commonly called the Type A cable, is is compatible with:16N FaderbankAddac 221 & 222Akai ForceAkai MPC Studio & Studio BlackAkai MPC TouchAkai MPX-8ALM Busy Circuits PEXP-2 ExpanderBoss RC-10RCritter & Guitari Organelle M Gen 2Dreadbox Lil’ ErebusEmpress…

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SpecPicks scored ZAWDIO MIDI to 3.5mm Breakout Cable for using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the audio & midi category. ZAWDIO's audio & midi lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

  • Midi (5 Pin DIN) Female to 3.5 mm (1/8") TRS Male Cable
  • Type A Compatible with:
  • Akai MPC Studio, MPC Touch, & MPX8
  • Korg Electribe 2, NTS1, SQ1
  • Novation Launchpad Pro MK3 (Not MK2)
  • Full list of compatible hardware below:

Full Specifications

BrandZAWDIO
ColorBlack Blue
ModelZAW_MIDI_003
Cable TypeMIDI
Item ShapeRound
Unit Count1.0 Count
Part NumberZAW_MIDI_003
Connector Type3.5mm Trs Midi 5 Pin Din
Number of Pins5
Number of Items1
Special FeatureBraided
Connector GenderMale-to-Female
Specification MetMidi Compliance
Compatible DevicesAkai MPC Studio, MPC Touch, MPX8, Korg Electribe 2, NTS1, SQ1, Novation Launchpad Pro MK3, Line-6 Mobilizer, Littlebits - MIDI Module, and others listed in the 'title' and 'bullet_point' fields
Data Transfer Rate31250 Bits Per Second
Indoor Outdoor UsageIndoor, Outdoor
Connectivity TechnologyMIDI
Recommended Uses For ProductConnecting MIDI devices with 5-pin DIN connectors to other devices with 3.5mm TRS inputs for musical performances and productions
Global Trade Identification Number00716988700602
Other Special Features of the ProductBraided
Full listing titleMIDI to 3.5mm Breakout Cable for - Akai, Korg, Line6, LittleBits - Midi Female to TRS 3.5mm Male - MPC Studio,Touch, MPX8, Electribe 2,SQ-1

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MIDI to 3.5mm Breakout Cable for - Akai, Korg, Line6, LittleBits - Midi Female to TRS 3.5mm Male - MPC Studio,Touch, MPX8, Electribe 2,SQ-1
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