# Hohner Melodeon Pro — Two-Row Diatonic Accordion

> Virtual diatonic accordion instrument with multiple tunings and MIDI support. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Eskin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hohner-melodeon-pro/id1082053760 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Eskin](https://appshunter.io/developer/342739369)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 35 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-02-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hohner-melodeon-pro/id1082053760/reviews.md

## What is Hohner Melodeon Pro?

Matching the layout of Hohner's iconic Double-Ray Black-Dot diatonic accordion, this intuitive virtual instrument features a super responsive  fingerboard that plays and sounds like the traditional instrument in the most common two-row tunings of B/C, C#/D, and D/G, as well as an extended B/C+ layout with four chromatic buttons on a partial third row.

Simply touch in the bellows area to toggle between bellows push and pull, then play on the buttons.

Since you may want to play chords with more than 3 or 4 fingers, you'll need to turn off "Multitasking Gestures" in your iPad's Settings, under General/Multitasking Gestures. 

Touch the sliders icon at the upper right side of the screen to bring up the controls where you can select the tuning (B/C, B/C+, C#/D, or D/G), and control the volume and reverb settings.

MIDI Control: The instrument may be played via MIDI from a MIDI keyboard or other MIDI file player or controller apps.  

First launch the Hohner Melodeon Pro app, then choose "HohnerMelodeon" as the destination sound module in the CoreMIDI settings of other apps.

Set the MIDI channel using the "MIDI Channel" slider on the controls page.

Lowest note is G3 (MIDI Note 55) Range is G3 through E6.

The app responds to MIDI Note-on Velocity messages

Touch the "?" to toggle the note names On/Off.

Touch the "i" button to bring up the help screen.

All settings are saved  when you exit the app and restored the next time it is run.

## Key features

- Authentic Hohner layout simulation
- Multiple two-row diatonic tunings
- Bellows touch control
- Volume and reverb adjustment
- MIDI keyboard compatibility
- Note name display toggle

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hohner-melodeon-pro/id1082053760/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Brilliant app!

*2025-05-01*

As a B/C two-row player I like to learn tunes as best I can. Having a simple app on my iPad that maps my box setup means I do not always have to take out the box, I can start HMP and with a headset diddle away at tunes without disturbing anyone.  No doubt compromises needed to be made whilst the developer was creating it. Personally I think the right choices were made as it not only works well, it is also a lot of fun. There is a slight learning curve when transferring the runes to the box, but I found mimicking the left hand bellow movement helps a lot. All in all a very useful and fun app for a box player.

### 1/5 — No gc

*2021-08-10*

I got this because I thought it would had a gc mode like an Erica but it does not. Please add a gc to match up with other Hohners.

**Developer response:** Hi Skyelab99. The app screenshots show all the tunings, not sure why you bought an app that clearly didn't have what you were looking for.  If you want a GC, you might want to consider the Hohner GCF app instead.

### 5/5 — Absolutely brilliant!!

*2016-11-02*

By no means is this app a substitute for the real thing, but it is the closest thing going!! As a student living in halls of residence with 800 odd neighbours I was unable to practice until I stumbled across this app. Now I can plug my earphones in and play to my hearts content!! Thank you to whoever created this app!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Hohner Melodeon Pro

### What tunings does Hohner Melodeon Pro support?

Hohner Melodeon Pro supports common two-row tunings including B/C, C#/D, and D/G. It also features an extended B/C+ layout with four chromatic buttons.

### Can I use Hohner Melodeon Pro with a MIDI keyboard?

Yes, the instrument can be played via MIDI from a MIDI keyboard or other MIDI controller apps. You can select Hohner Melodeon Pro as the destination sound module in your CoreMIDI settings.

### How do I control the bellows in Hohner Melodeon Pro?

You can toggle between bellows push and pull by touching the bellows area on the screen. This allows for expressive control over the sound.

### What is the note range of Hohner Melodeon Pro?

The lowest note available is G3 (MIDI Note 55), and the range extends up to E6. This provides a good spectrum for playing various melodies.

### Does Hohner Melodeon Pro have ads?

No, Hohner Melodeon Pro does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application designed for an uninterrupted musical experience.

### How often is Hohner Melodeon Pro updated?

The app was last updated on July 31, 2022, with version 3.3. Previous updates indicate a history of maintenance and potential feature additions.

### What devices is Hohner Melodeon Pro compatible with?

Hohner Melodeon Pro is exclusively designed for iPad devices. This ensures optimal performance and user interface on the larger screen.

### What is the user sentiment for Hohner Melodeon Pro?

Based on the available data, Hohner Melodeon Pro has a rating of 3.0 stars from 2 ratings. This suggests a mixed reception from its limited user base.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.3 — 2022-07-31

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 3.2.1 — 2018-10-27

Usability improvements for iOS 12.

### 3.1.1 — 2018-07-23

New features:

Audio engine improvements for faster playing.

Simplified the reverb controls, now just pick your reverb style and level.

MIDI Control: The instrument may now be played via MIDI from a MIDI keyboard or other MIDI file player or controller apps.

First launch the Hohner Melodeon Pro app, then choose "HohnerMelodeon" as the destination sound module in the CoreMIDI settings of other apps.

Set the MIDI channel for the treble side using the "MIDI Channel" slider on the settings page.

Lowest note is G3 (MIDI Note 55) Range is G3 through E6.

### 3.0.2 — 2018-06-23

New features:

MIDI Control: The instrument may now be played via MIDI from a MIDI keyboard or other MIDI file player or controller apps.  

First launch the Hohner Melodeon Pro app, then choose "HohnerMelodeon" as the destination sound module in the CoreMIDI settings of other apps.

Set the MIDI channel for the treble side using the "MIDI Channel" slider on the settings page.

Lowest note is G3 (MIDI Note 55) Range is G3 through E6.

### 2.1 — 2017-10-24

Updated for iOS 11

Removed AudioBus and GarageBand support

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