# Lab 01

> Experimental music app for playing piano with 8 buttons, hand tracking, and generative modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Maxime Doussin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lab-01/id1633254390 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Maxime Doussin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462729295)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 27 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-07-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lab-01/id1633254390/reviews.md

## What is Lab 01?

MWM LAB is a series of explorations of creativity on the iPhone: We want to give you access to the latest app experiments of our designers, engineers and developers. Play, test and break them. Give us feedback on what you like and don’t like, what works and doesn’t work. We want to share our freshest ideas with you directly and hope you come along with us for new exciting adventures in creativity on mobile !

PLAY LIKE A MAESTRO
LAB 01 is our first public prototype. It is a mobile implementation of the machine learning framework Piano Genie by Chris Donahue: You can play a full piano like a maestro with just 8 buttons.

PLAY WITHOUT TOUCHING THE SCREEN
In hand tracking mode, the app uses machine learning to track your hand movements so that you can play without touching the screen.

LET THE APP PLAY
In generative mode, you can let the app algorithms play automatically for you. You can as well play together with the app if you want.

CONNECT VIA MIDI
You can route MIDI out to other MIDI capable apps or external MIDI devices like hardware synthesizers. Explore new pathways in your musical ecosystem !
Please note: This is an experimental app, so some things might not always work the way you expect it. Let us know and we will try our best to fix it.
We hope you enjoy our first public lab experiment !

## Key features

- Play piano with 8 buttons
- Hand tracking for touchless play
- Generative music modes
- MIDI output for external devices
- Creative app experiments


## Frequently asked questions about Lab 01

### What is Lab 01?

Lab 01 is an experimental music app that allows you to play a full piano using just 8 buttons. It's part of a series of creative app explorations from MWM LAB.

### Can I play Lab 01 without touching the screen?

Yes, Lab 01 features a hand tracking mode that uses machine learning to recognize your hand movements, enabling touchless gameplay.

### Does Lab 01 support MIDI?

Yes, Lab 01 allows you to route MIDI out to other MIDI-capable apps or external hardware synthesizers, expanding your musical possibilities.

### What devices is Lab 01 compatible with?

Lab 01 is designed for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Lab 01?

Lab 01 has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is Lab 01 updated?

Lab 01 was last updated on July 21, 2022, with version 1.0. As an experimental app, updates may vary.

### What are the user reviews like for Lab 01?

Lab 01 has received a perfect 5.0-star rating from 3 reviews, indicating a highly positive user sentiment so far.

### Can Lab 01 play music by itself?

Yes, Lab 01 includes a generative mode where app algorithms can play music automatically for you, or you can play along with the app.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2022-07-21

No release notes.

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