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KeyStage

Master Instrument Controller

41 ratings
67 reviews
📊 Productivity
🎵 Music
$29.99
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Released
October 18, 2018
Updated
June 27, 2024

Developer

Ali Gokturk
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About

This app acts as a master controller, AUv3 host, and audio mixer for keyboard players. It allows simultaneous control of multiple hardware and software instruments via MIDI, with advanced mapping, scripting, and audio mixing capabilities.

✓Connect multiple MIDI controllers to instruments
✓Load AUv3 instruments, effects, and MIDI processors
✓Create complex keyboard splits and layers
✓Advanced MIDI mapping and scripting
✓Audio mixer with volume and pan control
✓Play and automate audio files
✓View PDF and JPG files
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What users say about KeyStage

Reviews of KeyStage are mostly positive: the Music app is rated 4.7/5 from 41 App Store ratings. What users like most: powerful for live performance, replaces hardware keyboards. Top complaints: app is ugly (UI), some users experience crashes. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Powerful for live performance
  • 👍Replaces hardware keyboards
  • 💡Seamlessly integrates AUv3 apps
  • 👍Excellent MIDI control
  • 👍Great for organizing setlists
  • 👍Responsive developer support
  • 💡Flexible routing capabilities
  • 👍Intuitive interface (for some)
  • 🚀Reliable for gigs
  • 💡Game-changer for keyboardists
  • 👍Inspiring and feature-rich
  • 👍Replaces MainStage on iPad
  • 👍Useful PDF/chart display
  • 👍Good community support
  • 💡Transforms basic controllers
  • 👍Powerful for complex rigs
  • 🚀Stable and reliable
  • 💡Handles multiple instruments
  • 👍Cost-effective alternative
  • 💡Custom velocity scaling

Negative things

  • 🐛App is ugly (UI)
  • 🐛Some users experience crashes
  • 🐛Learning curve for new users
  • 🐛In-app purchases for core features
  • 🐛Slow song loading times
  • 🐛Difficult to set up initially
  • 🐛Not fully localized (German review)
  • 🐛Limited user manual/tutorials
  • 🐛Song switching via MIDI channels not working (reported)
  • 🐛Snap to grid issues with wave files
  • 🐛Requires additional purchases for AUv3
  • 🐛Feels like being scammed (additional costs)
  • 🐛Bluetooth MIDI requires another app (reported)
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What's New in KeyStage

2.2.3

June 27, 2024

Bug Fixes.

7

Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Free

Instrument Units

Unlocks Instrument Audio Units

User reviews

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Amazing

I’ve never used MainStage nor do I need to because KeyStage does everything I need.
BBlickOutray

The best Midi controller app out there

A must have for keyboard players
LLughaid

An Absolutely Fantastic Dream App 🏆

I only purchased KeyStage a couple of days ago thanks to a recommendation from a good friend. This app is more than just Brilliant, it is everything a live keyboard player needs, especially for seamlessly changing Sections (tracks) using MIDI control without loss of any audio, it is pure Wizardry, you have to buy it to find out and then the magic happens ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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MMidimania

Beautiful app but with a big problem for me

Keystage is a beautiful app but is seems not able to download the Custom Translators Database; it reamains locked on “Downloading Translators” without downloading anything. Why?
GDGiovanni (carpe diem)

Top of the top

Ho provato tutto quello che il mercato offre. In questo software trovo tutto quello che mi serve. Potentissimo ma al contempo facile e intuitivo. Spero venga costantemente aggiornato.
LLogosprog
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

7 issues

Custom Translators Database not downloading

Bug

Snap to grid on wave files not lining up

Bug

Song switching via MIDI channels not working

Bug

App crashes when trying to use instruments Database (older iOS)

Bug

Occasional crashes

Bug

Bluetooth MIDI requires another app

Bug

App still asks for more money to unlock features after purchase

Bug
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Requested Features

12 requests

More complete user manual with troubleshooting

Feature

Beginner's explanation of MIDI and AUv3

Feature

MIDI Clock In + Seq Sync

Feature

Global Tap Tempo

Feature

In-line FX bypass (MIDI mappable)

Feature

Bus Mix Assignment for dynamic routing

Feature

Better integration with apps like Animoog

Feature

Midi FX like chord trigger, arpeggiator

Feature

Include sounds from common synth apps

Feature

Dark mode option

Feature

More comprehensive tutorials

Feature

Improve UI/UX

Feature

FAQ

What does KeyStage do?

KeyStage functions as a master controller, AUv3 host, and audio mixer primarily for keyboard players. It enables you to simultaneously control numerous hardware and software instruments using multiple MIDI controllers in an organized project-based system.

What are the key features of KeyStage?

KeyStage allows you to connect multiple MIDI controllers to instruments, load AUv3 instruments and effects, create complex keyboard splits and layers, and perform advanced MIDI mapping and scripting. It also includes an audio mixer, an audio player for various file formats, and the ability to view PDF and JPG files.

Is KeyStage free to use?

The application offers a free Lite version for users to try. The full functionality is available through in-app purchases, indicating a freemium or free with in-app purchases monetization model.

What kind of devices is KeyStage compatible with?

While the description doesn't explicitly state device compatibility, it mentions AUv3 support, which is an Apple audio effect standard. This suggests compatibility with iOS and iPadOS devices that support AUv3 plugins.

How can KeyStage be used in live performance?

KeyStage is designed for live performance by allowing keyboardists to manage multiple instruments and sounds seamlessly. Features like setlists, quick song access, and external MIDI control enable smooth transitions between songs and sound changes during a performance.