Co-Composer
MIDI keyswitches & CC faders
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This iPad app streamlines music composition for film, TV, and game scoring. It offers visual MIDI keyswitches, expressive CC faders, and tools for harmonic and melodic exploration. Integrate with DAWs for faster creative workflows.
What's New in Co
2.2
August 16, 2026
Co-Composer v2.2 This version brings bug fixes and general improvements and includes: - compatibility for upcoming iOS versions - support for an upcoming Cubase for Mac integration providing global bank focus by unique track names using a Cubase MIDI Remote Script/Surface and standalone mapping app. (To be made available at elliotnicklin.com/co-composer)
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FAQ
What is Co-Composer?
Co-Composer is an iPad app designed to help film, TV, and game composers compose faster. It provides visual MIDI keyswitches, expressive CC faders, and tools for exploring harmonic and melodic ideas directly on your iPad.
How does Co-Composer integrate with DAWs?
Co-Composer can send MIDI data directly to your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). It also offers specific integration with Logic Pro via the Co-Composer Focus Mac App, allowing track selections to automatically focus on relevant articulation banks.
Can I import articulation sets into Co-Composer?
Yes, you can import articulation set files from Logic Pro or Expression Map files from Cubase to build banks of visual MIDI keyswitch buttons. You can also create your own custom banks.
What are the CC faders used for in Co-Composer?
The app allows you to set up to six large, responsive faders to control parameters like dynamics, expression, vibrato, or any other MIDI CC. This helps achieve nuanced performances without hardware controllers.
Does Co-Composer have ads?
Co-Composer is a paid application and does not contain advertisements.
What devices does Co-Composer support?
Co-Composer is available for both iPhone and iPad, offering a touch-based interface optimized for tablet use.
How often is Co-Composer updated?
The app was last updated on June 19, 2026, indicating recent development. Updates and improvements are provided on a best-endeavors basis.
What is the price of Co-Composer?
Co-Composer is available for a one-time purchase of $4.99.