# iMIDIPatchbay — Advanced Instrument Control > Centralized MIDI setup organization and control for musicians. (iPhone/iPad app by Johannes Doerr.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imidipatchbay/id622204114 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Johannes Doerr](https://appshunter.io/developer/622204117) - Category: Music, Productivity - Price: $14.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.20/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 67 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 17 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-04-07 - Data updated: 2026-08-31 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imidipatchbay/id622204114/reviews.md ## What is iMIDIPatchbay? iMIDIPatchbay lets you organize your whole MIDI setup from one central point. Do you often divide your keyboards into zones to assign different sounds which might come from external sound expanders? Do you need to send Program Changes to your MIDI equipment? Do you want to integrate your music making apps into your live gear? Well, then iMIDIPatchbay is definitely the right tool for you! LIST OF FEATURES - Create split and layer configurations very easily - Support for up to 4 master keyboards (In-App Purchase) - Send volume and other control changes (reverb, chorus, pan) to your sound devices - Send Program Changes to your sound devices - Transpose sounds in octave steps - Transpose the hole rig in half-tone steps - Filter controller data (sustain, pitch-bend, modulation, expression, aftertouch) - Store configurations as songs for later recall - Switch song of iMIDIPatchbay from another app or MIDI device via Program Changes - Switch songs while holding down keys or holding e.g. the sustain pedal without getting stuck notes - Play all your sounds even if you don't have all your master keyboards with you: "master switches" allow you to make another master act as a substitute for it (advanced feature!) - Create setlists to arrange songs for your performances (In-App Purchase) - Link multiple PDF documents (e.g. sheet music or notes) from Dropbox to each song (In-App Purchase) - Backup settings to Dropbox - UI which is optimized for live usage WHAT EXACTLY CAN I DO WITH iMIDIPatchbay? As a keyboard player, you most probably know about splitting and layering sounds. While this can be done relatively easy on professional keyboards, it becomes more complex if your gear consists of multiple keyboards and sound expanders. iMIDIPatchbay makes building such configurations a lot easier than it has ever been before. After connecting your keyboards and other MIDI devices to the iPad, you can easily create split zones and assign sounds of your MIDI devices to them. It's also possible to route the MIDI data to other apps if they have a virtual MIDI port. Furthermore, you can filter out controllers which is great if you want e.g. pitch bend or sustain to affect only a subset of the active sounds. WHAT DO I NEED TO GET STARTED? You need a CoreMIDI interface to connect your keyboards and sound expanders to the iPad. WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE? Go to iMIDIPatchbay's website in order to find a more detailed description of the app. If you encounter problems, please let me help you (you find the mail address on the website and on the info screen within the app). Please note that there is no way to respond to you if you post a review on the App Store instead. Always email me first! If you like the app, let others know by submitting a good review on the App Store. And feel free to send me suggestions for further releases. ## Key features - Create split and layer configurations - Send Program Changes and control changes - Transpose sounds and rig - Filter controller data - Store and recall configurations as songs - Create setlists for performances - Link PDF documents to songs ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $14.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Multiple masters | $9.99 | one-time | | Setlists | $9.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 67) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imidipatchbay/id622204114/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Limited and won’t do what i want. Support forum has error codes and doesn’t work *2022-12-11* I was hoping that i could easily switch patches during a song. I can load a patch with a song selection but there should be an option to select another patch on the same device with the click of a button. I can do this with BandHelper and Yamaha setlist maker but not this program. I guess i was hoping for too much. ### 5/5 — After new update appWorks perfectly again *2022-08-01* Update - after the latest update the app works perfectly again. I just hope that updates are made more frequently in the future when a known issue exists. I’m thankful for this latest update. I’m a professional keyboardist who has used iMIDIPatchbay for years whith phenomenal results in the past. Unfortunately, as of iOS14, the app started having major issues related to PDFs and stuck synths which were never addressed. The developer used to provide excellent responses and quick fixes, but for a long while he has not responded to issues raised in the forums or directly. I sincerely hope he is ok. The app is no longer stable enough for pro use on iOS and I’m not upgrading to 15 until I can migrate all my music to another app. Just an FYI to any keyboardists considering this app. ### 1/5 — Kein Support mehr und Fehler in SetList seit IOS 14 *2022-02-22* Ich nutze die App seit vielen Jahren zur Steuerung meines Keyboard Setups im live Betrieb und bin begeistert von den Möglichkeiten. Das sehr gut gelungene User Interface ist gerade für Keyboarder die noch mit „echten“ Instrumenten arbeiten ein Traum. Tolles zusätzliches Feature ist die Setlist mit der zum Song gehörende Notizen oder Noten (pdf) darstellen lassen. Leider wird die App nicht mehr gepflegt, deshalb nur 1 Stern. Mir ist es nicht gelungen Kontakt zum Support aufzunehmen. Seit IOS 14 funktioniert die SetList nicht mehr und es gibt Abstürze! Also besser nach einer Alternative suchen… Ich habe leider noch nichts ähnliches als App für IPad oder iPhone gefunden. ### 3/5 — Funktioniert nicht mehr auf IPad 3 *2021-11-27* Nach dem letzten Update öffnet sich imidi nur kurz und verschwindet dann wieder. Bitte beheben. ### 2/5 — Notenhänger *2021-10-10* Habe mein Setup erneuert. Wollte gerne mit IMIDIPatchbay und einem Iconnectivity MIDI 4+ meine alte treue Miditemp Multistation ersetzen. Leider hängt es im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes. Midinotenhänger bei mehr als zwei Layers…….Dachte erst, es liegt am Masterkeyboard oder dem MIDI 4+, doch wenn ich komplexe Patches und Layers mit Miditemp via Midi4+ spiele, funktioniert das einwandfrei…..Drum nur zwei Sterne. ### 4/5 — I love it but... *2021-05-14, version 1.6.7* …it crashes with the new iOs 14. I used it constantly for work and it's a big big trouble! Please help! ### 3/5 — fantastic app *2021-05-13, version 1.6.7* this app is very very useful, saved me a lot of time in programming .. the only problem is that it is difficult to change presets while playing live, the arrows are too small and too close to other commands.. If you can help it would be fantastic.. Upgrade.. bought settlist, now it’s much easier. Problem, the app crashes with new iOS 14.4.2 , notes on es rack (device2) keep playing...can’t use it anymore.. Dropbox is offline I check everyday for update.. thank you ### 2/5 — Mit Licht und Schatten *2021-04-22* Die App überzeugt als Steuerzentrale für Midi-Geräte und Appsˋs. Eine durchdachte Bedienoberfläche die optisch ansprechend gestaltet wurde, erleichtert die Einbindung in das eigene Setup. Eigentlich hätte das Programm 5 Sterne verdient, wäre da nicht die kostenpflichtige Setlist-Erweiterung. Die Oberfläche der Erweiterung wirkt lieblos gestaltet und kann in keiner Weise mit dem Hauptprogramm mithalten. Im Querformat teilt sich die Notendarstellung und die Songübersicht das Display zu gleichen Teilen. Das erschwert die Lesbarkeit der Noten enorm. Da die eingebundenen PDF nicht skalierbar sind wäre eine grosszügigere Displayaufteilung zu Gunsten der Noten wünschenswert. Die alleinige Anbindung an Dropbox ist nicht zeitgemäß. Zum Zeitpunkt der Bewertung lässt sich ein mit einem Song verbundenes Dokument nicht mehr löschen und auch ist das Hinzufügen einer 2. Seite nicht möglich. Ich hoffe hier auf ein baldiges Update um die Setlist-Erweiterung entsprechend den versprochenen Möglichkeiten nutzen zu können. Update: Da nach etlichen Wochen die Setlist-Erweiterung immer noch nicht funktioniert sind nur noch zwei Sterne als Bewertung angemessen. ### 1/5 — Johaness where r u? Where is landscape mode in iphone 11? *2021-04-07, version 1.6.7* 1star for silence from app developer. Вы читаете отзывы? Приложение мертво? - Add support split view, - !!! Add support for VIRUS TI SNOW! Please!!! - Add container inside song, as camelot pro(song scenes) - make bigger plus knob, and alphabet column bigger(add song knob). Its a little bit tricky to add song in live situations ### 5/5 — Best midi controler *2020-11-22* Please. Make this app for mac wold be. The best midi controler🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 ## Frequently asked questions about iMIDIPatchbay ### What does iMIDIPatchbay do? iMIDIPatchbay is an app designed to help musicians organize and control their entire MIDI setup from a central point on their iPad. It allows for easy creation of split and layer configurations, sending program changes, and filtering controller data to external sound devices. ### What are the key features of iMIDIPatchbay? Key features include creating split and layer configurations, sending volume and control changes, transposing sounds, filtering controller data, storing configurations as songs for recall, and creating setlists for performances. Some advanced features like support for multiple master keyboards and setlist management require in-app purchases. ### How much does iMIDIPatchbay cost? The base application is free to download. However, certain advanced features, such as support for up to 4 master keyboards, creating setlists, and linking PDF documents to songs, are available as in-app purchases. ### What do I need to use iMIDIPatchbay? To get started with iMIDIPatchbay, you will need a CoreMIDI interface to connect your keyboards and sound expanders to your iPad. The app itself runs on the iPad and facilitates the routing and control of MIDI data. ### Can I use iMIDIPatchbay to integrate my music apps with live gear? Yes, iMIDIPatchbay is designed to integrate your music-making apps into your live gear. You can route MIDI data to other apps if they have a virtual MIDI port, allowing for a more cohesive setup between software and hardware. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.6.9 — 2024-05-08 Compatibility improvements for recent iOS versions ### 1.6.8 — 2022-03-23 - Fixed a bug that made it impossible to add/delete sheets - Fixed a bug that made it impossible to reconnect the app with Dropbox after rejecting permissions - Updated Dropbox integration ### 1.6.7 — 2021-02-23 Stability improvements ### 1.6.6 — 2020-09-29 Compatibility with iOS 14 ### 1.6.5 — 2018-06-15 Update for GDPR ## Apps similar to iMIDIPatchbay | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Patch Base](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patch-base/id1070270299) | 3.4 (85) | Free | Music | | [NERD Synth A2x + AUv3](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerd-synth-a2x-plus-auv3/id6478898564) | 4.9 (1,342) | $5.99 | Music | | [Camelot Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camelot-pro/id1326331127) | 4.2 (42) | $29.99 | Music | | [AUM - Audio Mixer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aum-audio-mixer/id1055636344) | 4.7 (524) | $24.99 | Music | | [VB3-II](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vb3-ii/id6464588684) | 3.5 (16) | Free | Music | | [ShowMIDI](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showmidi/id6472608850) | 4.8 (18) | Free | Music | ## More apps by Johannes Doerr - [Midiflow](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midiflow/id879915554) - [English is Easy – Learn vocabulary with pictures and sound](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/english-is-easy-learn-vocabulary-with-pictures-and-sound/id1056841728) - [Midiflow Keyboard (Audiobus)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midiflow-keyboard-audiobus/id1092870508) - [Midiflow Splitter (Audiobus)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midiflow-splitter-audiobus/id1104669188) - [Midiflow Limiter (Audiobus)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midiflow-limiter-audiobus/id1107244412) All apps by Johannes Doerr: https://appshunter.io/developer/622204117 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-31.*