# WARBL Configuration Tool — Setup your WARBL Controller

> Configure and customize WARBL MIDI wind controllers for various instruments. (iPhone/iPad app by Sonosaurus LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warbl-configuration-tool/id1445377915 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sonosaurus LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/338977569)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-03-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warbl-configuration-tool/id1445377915/reviews.md

## What is WARBL Configuration Tool?

WARBL and WARBL2 are plug-and-play USB (and BTLE) MIDI wind controllers that allows the traditional musician to practice with headphones using familiar playing techniques. Designed to simulate a variety of open-tonehole wind instruments such as tin whistles, flutes, and bagpipes, WARBL has optical sensors and real toneholes for continuous finger sensing and realistic feel. An air-pressure sensor allows playing with breath or a bagpipe bag.

WARBL does not produce any sound on its own. It is designed to control hardware MIDI sound modules or MIDI sound module apps running on an iOS device, for example AppCordions "Celtic Sounds" or Roland Sound Canvas.

The WARBL Configuration Tool allows complete control over the air pressure sensitivity, vibrato/pitch bend, expression, and many other settings. You may adjust and save settings to design the instrument of your choice.  

The WARBL supports saving three preset instrument configurations, for example, Whistle, Uilleann Pipes, and Great Highland Bagpipes.  The buttons on the back of the WARBL may be programmed to switch between the instrument preset configurations, change the octave, send MIDI messages, and many other options.

To use, just plug in your WARBL to an Apple USB Camera Adapter connected to the Lightning port on your device, run the app, touch "Connect WARBL" at the top of the control panel and begin configuring your WARBL. Or if you have a WARBL2 with BTLE, press the BT MIDI button on the navigation bar to manage the connection to your WARBL wirelessly.
 
When connected, the status at the top of the page will show "WARBL Connected" and you'll see MIDI event information on the display.

Touch the yellow “info” buttons for instructions on using each section of the Configuration Tool.

## Key features

- MIDI controller configuration
- Air pressure sensitivity adjustment
- Vibrato and pitch bend control
- Save instrument presets
- Programmable buttons
- Wireless and USB connectivity


## Frequently asked questions about WARBL Configuration Tool

### How do I connect my WARBL to the Configuration Tool?

You can connect your WARBL via USB using an Apple Camera Adapter connected to your device's Lightning port. For WARBL2, you can also connect wirelessly via Bluetooth MIDI by pressing the BT MIDI button.

### What kind of instruments can I simulate with WARBL?

WARBL is designed to simulate a variety of open-tonehole wind instruments such as tin whistles, flutes, and bagpipes. You can save up to three custom instrument configurations.

### Does WARBL produce sound on its own?

No, WARBL does not produce any sound independently. It is designed to control external hardware MIDI sound modules or MIDI sound module apps.

### Can I customize the buttons on the WARBL?

Yes, the buttons on the back of the WARBL can be programmed to switch between instrument presets, change octaves, send MIDI messages, and perform other functions.

### What settings can I adjust in the WARBL Configuration Tool?

You can adjust and save settings for air pressure sensitivity, vibrato/pitch bend, expression, and many other parameters to design your desired instrument sound.

### Is the WARBL Configuration Tool available on Android?

The WARBL Configuration Tool is currently supported on iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod, as indicated by its compatibility with Apple's Lightning port.

### How often is the WARBL Configuration Tool updated?

The WARBL Configuration Tool was last updated on September 19, 2024, with version 1.2, indicating ongoing support and potential for future improvements.

### What is the age rating for the WARBL Configuration Tool?

The WARBL Configuration Tool has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in music creation and configuration.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2 — 2024-09-19

- Improved connection logic so you can choose which device to connect to if you have multiple WARBLs
- Added BT MIDI configuration page to support WARBL2
- Improved caching behavior and added reload button

### 1.1 — 2022-04-24

Removed clearing of browser cache at start up time to allow for off-network use of the configuration tool.

### 1.0.5 — 2019-04-26

Since the control page now has it's own "Connect to WARBL" button, removed the connect button at the top of the screen.

### 1.0.4 — 2019-03-13

Now clearing the cache at startup so you'll always be sure to have the latest control page.

### 1.0.2 — 2019-03-10

No release notes.

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