# 7III Tap: Live MIDI Controller — Ableton Live Controller

> Mobile MIDI controller for Ableton Live and other MIDI devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Simon Lang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7iii-tap-live-midi-controller/id6499097273 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Simon Lang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740812494)
- Category: Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2024-09-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7iii-tap-live-midi-controller/id6499097273/reviews.md

## What is 7III Tap?

Touch your sounds with 7III Tap, the smallest yet most capable Ableton Live controller for iPhone and iPad. It is always with you and gives you deep control over Ableton Live wherever inspiration strikes. Make music anywhere with:

- Automation Editing with drawing, recording, editing, and automation independent of loop playback
- Follow Actions for creating evolving clips and performances
- Companion with generative MIDI mutations, creative pattern transformations, and intelligent musical variations
- Rhythm Generator for quickly creating new grooves and ideas
- Macro Variations and Randomization for instant sound exploration
- Browser for quickly adding devices and effects
- Deep encoder integration with real Ableton Live values (Hz, %, lists such as waveforms, musical divisions) and on/off buttons
- Device view with MIDI keyboards, melodic and drum step sequencers with powerful note editing and modulation, scales, banks, and 8 encoders
- Clips view for triggering, recording and editing clips and scenes, with 8 encoders to control devices
- Mixer view with integrated clips panel for simultaneous mixing and launching
- Customizable and universal MIDI CC to control any MIDI-compatible device or software
- Plug and play via USB or Wi-Fi with the included custom Ableton Live Remote Script, just like Push without extra software
- Portrait and landscape modes on iPad

Despite fitting in your pocket, Tap is one of the best controllers available for Ableton Live. Designed with live performance in mind, it brings deep hands-on control of your set to the stage, the studio, and everywhere in between. Tap is designed to let you play Ableton Live like an instrument, with deep integration at your fingertips.

Download now and tap into your music. The free version includes all premium features, allowing you to experience the full power of Tap for 15 minutes of MIDI use every 24 hours. Ready to create without limits? Upgrade to Tap Premium for unlimited use. No subscriptions, buy once, jam forever.

Important: Requires Ableton Live and custom MIDI Control Script (available at project7iii.com/tap) for full functionality. Does not help you finish tracks or make your music sound less horrible. Ableton Live is a trademark of Ableton AG, registered in the United States and other countries. This app is a third-party tool and is not officially affiliated with Ableton.
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Device view with keyboards and sequencers
- Clips view for launching and editing
- Mixer view with integrated clips
- Customizable MIDI CC control
- USB and WiFi connectivity
- Portrait and landscape modes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tap Premium | $24.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7iii-tap-live-midi-controller/id6499097273/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best Ableton Live Controller Application!!

*2026-07-18, version 2.0.1*

The esthetic, the way it operates, it all matches Ableton so well! For now this is all I use as a control surface and even recording MIDI for Live, as it does enough for me personally. Highly recommend everyone, amateur or professional, to use this in their arsenal!

### 5/5 — Wooooooooooooow

*2025-11-25*

This is so nice! 
Thank you so much, there is so much potential :)

### 5/5 — Excellent controller for ableton

*2025-11-23, version 1.3.2*

Love this. Really nice way to control Ableton via my iPhone.  Would love to see device shortcuts to quickly access fav instruments and also some preset morph would be cool.

### 5/5 — What a great idea

*2025-10-03, version 1.3.2*

I’m looking forward to seeing how this app can progress, a touchscreen can open up a whole world of workflow advantages with editing, imagine a link up with push standalone. Wow!

### 5/5 — Best iOS Ableton Live remote for me…

*2025-06-04, version 1.2*

Simple, elegant, intuitive, and clean interface that is enjoyable and accessible to use for the main functions without overwhelm and clutter and cost. For me, more usable and enjoyable than the other options. Easy setup too and Great value…and from a generous and cool developer…can’t wait to see how it develops and evolves in both function and form. Thank you and keep up the great work!

### 5/5 — Feels like a native app!

*2025-04-14, version 1.2*

Tap works so well with Ableton it feels like it was made as an official app. 

The design language matches Ableton so it’s easy to get started quickly compared to other apps.

I had a question and the owner replied to me In less than a day, which I think is amazing.

I will update if I find any issues but this is a 5 star app for me!

### 5/5 — Best Ableton Live Controller Application!!

*2025-04-11*

The esthetic, the way it operates, it all matches Ableton so well! For now this is all I use as a control surface and even recording MIDI for Live, as it does enough for me personally. Highly recommend everyone, amateur or professional, to use this in their arsenal!

### 5/5 — Feels like a native app!

*2025-03-06*

Tap works so well with Ableton it feels like it was made as an official app. 

The design language matches Ableton so it’s easy to get started quickly compared to other apps.

I had a question and the owner replied to me In less than a day, which I think is amazing.

I will update if I find any issues but this is a 5 star app for me!

### 5/5 — Beste Live Controller App

*2025-02-04*

Optisch 1A, auch die Integration der Rack Macros ist super. Verbesserungspotenzial gibt es beim double tapping der Fader (funktioniert nicht) und der Encoder mit mittigen Ausgangsstellungen die leider ganz nach links gesetzt werden. Wird das neben einer horizontalen Ansicht für das iPad auch noch verbessert gebe ich 5 Sterne.

**Developer response:** Hi Mr. Reen
Besten Dank für deine Bewertung! Double Tap für Fader wurde nicht implementiert, bitte per Email schreiben was du da gerne für eine Funktion hättest.
Encoder kriegst du zum mittigen Wert mit dreifach Tap.

### 1/5 — Won’t connect to Ableton 12 Live

*2025-01-05, version 1.1*

Followed instructions to download the zip and put it in remote scripts file, but app won’t connect via usb on my iPhone or iPad. The interface also doesn’t look optimized for the newest iPad Pro. The UI goes into the status bar making it hard to tap. Really wish this worked, it would be a solid app I’d definitely pay for.

## Frequently asked questions about 7III Tap

### What is 7III Tap?

7III Tap is a mobile application that functions as a MIDI controller for Ableton Live and other MIDI-compatible devices. It allows users to control instruments, sequencers, clips, and mixers directly from their iPhone or iPad.

### Does 7III Tap have ads?

No, 7III Tap does not contain advertisements. The application is free to download and offers a limited trial of its MIDI signal exchange features, with a one-time purchase unlocking unlimited use.

### What devices is 7III Tap compatible with?

7III Tap is designed for use on iPhone and iPad devices. It supports connectivity via USB (macOS only) and WiFi, allowing it to control compatible software and hardware.

### How does the free version of 7III Tap work?

The free version of 7III Tap includes all premium features but limits MIDI signal exchange to 15 minutes within a 24-hour period. This allows users to test the full capabilities before purchasing the premium version.

### Is 7III Tap officially affiliated with Ableton?

No, 7III Tap is a third-party tool and is not officially affiliated with Ableton AG. Ableton Live is a registered trademark of Ableton AG.

### What is required to use 7III Tap with Ableton Live?

For full functionality with Ableton Live, 7III Tap requires Ableton Live software and a custom MIDI Control Script, which can be downloaded from project7iii.com/tap.

### What is the age rating for 7III Tap?

7III Tap has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content.

### How often is 7III Tap updated?

The latest version of 7III Tap is 1.4, released on November 25, 2025. This indicates recent development and ongoing support for the application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.1 — 2026-06-18

New in 2.0.1
- Fixed undo/redo history getting spammed when moving Encoders
- Fixed playing position jumping with zoomed out Automation
- Fixed Automation envelopes getting oversimplified
- Made Automation editing with long Automation more stable
- Made Grid zooming in and out better in Sequencer
- You can now zoom out up to Grid 8
- Record + Encoder now changes dial Automation selection instead of long press on an Encoder (Device View)
- Fixed Duplicate Loop with decoupled Automation active
- Made note length and velocity overlays a bit wider, with a wider hit target

### 2.0 — 2026-06-10

Neu in 2.0
- Automation hinzugefügt, einschließlich Automation unabhängig von Loop-Wiedergabe
- Follow Actions hinzugefügt
- Companions und Rhythm Generator hinzugefügt
- Neue Controls-Bank mit Volume, Pan, Sends, Pressure, Mod Wheel und weiteren Track-Controls hinzugefügt
- Macro Variations und Randomizations hinzugefügt
- Grid-Größe durch Pinch-Gesten anpassbar
- Metronom und Tap Tempo hinzugefügt
- Automationsanzeigen zur Mixer-Ansicht hinzugefügt
- Automation erneut aktivieren/entfernen zum Track-Kontextmenü hinzugefügt
- Gruppierte Tracks können jetzt ein- und ausgeklappt werden
- Grid Snap für Noten zum Track-Kontextmenü hinzugefügt
- Neue Einstellung für das Standard-MIDI-Layout hinzugefügt
- 5-Pad-Quarten-Layout für iPhone hinzugefügt
- Eigene Algorithmus-Steuerung für Operator hinzugefügt
- Verschieben und Einfügen von Effekten verbessert, besonders mit Racks
- Feinbewegung durch Sperren horizontaler und vertikaler Gesten verbessert
- Parameteränderungen funktionieren jetzt korrekt mit Max for Live-Geräten
- Listener für Änderungen von Parameternamen hinzugefügt
- Browser-Status wird jetzt korrekt zurückgesetzt
- Sequencer können jetzt über die Clip-Länge hinaus steppen
- Synchronisierung von Set-Wechseln verbessert
- Tempo-Synchronisierung ist jetzt zuverlässiger
- Abstürze durch Shaper, LFO und verwandte Geräte in Live 12.4 behoben
- Select All im Sequencer wählt jetzt den vollen Bereich aus
- Problem mit dem Play-Button behoben
- Verschiedene Bugfixes und Stabilitätsverbesserungen

### 1.5.3 — 2026-05-25

- Fixed track and device header taps not always selecting or switching views
- Improved Strategy Card flinging

### 1.5.2 — 2026-04-22

- Added Harmonic Minor scale
- Added a new scale mode: Chromatic
- Scale mode now supports both In Key and Chromatic
- Fixed multiple scale-related bugs
- Fixed a broken email address
- Fixed SysEx encoding issues
- Added Strategy Cards
- Added an always-on dark mode option

### 1.5.1 — 2026-04-14

- Lil Helper Menu etwas weiter nach unten verschoben
- Zwei Bugs korrigiert, bei denen spielende Noten nach der Aufnahme und dem Capturen von MIDI nicht aktualisiert wurden

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