# LK - Ableton & Midi Controller — user reviews > 388 indexed App Store user reviews of LK by Imaginando Lda, rated 4.30/5 from 705 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lk-ableton-and-midi-controller/id944972221/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lk-ableton-and-midi-controller/id944972221.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 498 · 4★ 85 · 3★ 34 · 2★ 23 · 1★ 65 ## What do users think of LK? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Works perfectly - 🎹 Great for Ableton Live - 🎨 Powerful features - 👍 Intuitive and easy to use - 💯 Excellent app - 🎉 Fantastic for iOS music making - 🔥 Impressive and reliable - 🤖 Seamless Ableton integration - 🌟 Awesome and well-done - 🎧 Perfect for live performances **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs - 🔌 Connection issues and unreliable wireless - 💰 Expensive with separate module purchases - 🤔 Confusing setup and documentation - 🔋 High battery drain - 🤯 Frustrating experience - 🙄 Keeps asking to unlock features **Commonly reported bugs** - Clip renaming tool not working - Occasional MIDI note sticking - UI disappearing and requiring restart - Wireless connection randomly dropping - Exclusive track arming mode issues **Most requested features** - Add MIDI CC mapping and automation - Implement vertical view for session mode - Allow saving and loading of custom settings - Improve MIDI note and velocity handling - Add MIDI transformers and generators - Provide a discounted bundle for all modules ## Newest reviews (12 of 388) ### 2/5 — Too many bugs! *2026-08-04, version 1.15.11* This is my 5th and final installation of LK sadly. I love the Abketon Live format! Unstableness of the APP over time is one if the big problems. The worst though? Great difficulties in starting a new evenr, double clicking to open it! That, is the killer. 😔 ### 4/5 — Great for Ableton users! *2026-02-11* Awesome app, but needs a small tweak Fits my Ableton workflow like a charm! My only issue is accidental touches while scrolling. Adding a two-finger scroll mode would make the experience much smoother. Keep up the great work! **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback and the review! We've created a ticket for your suggestion so our team can evaluate it for a future update. We are so glad to hear you're enjoying LK! ### 2/5 — Can Not Connect via midi to ableton *2025-11-09* No matter what I try in the App and ableton and also try to find online i can Not Connect the app via usb c cable in Midi Mode To get recognized from ableton. Live Mode works but unfortunately you can Not edit Values for the knobs. I want to use the xy pad but it is upside down on Vertical Axis **Developer response:** In MIDI mode, LK modules work as general MIDI controllers, and you’ll need to route each module’s output to Ubridge and then use it in Ableton. Could you please be more specific about the knob values you’re referring to? The Matrix module allows you to control the knobs of the loaded devices. Which module are you trying to use in MIDI mode? If possible, please reach out through our website so we can assist you with the issues you’re experiencing. Best regards ### 5/5 — Best Ableton control surface *2025-11-04* Digne successeur de touchable, j’aime le fait qu’il n’y ai pas d’abonnement, que l’on puisse choisir les features à la carte (j’ai besoin Matrix et Keyboard). Le bonus est de pouvoir l’utiliser sans avoir besoin d’ablation pour faire des sessions sur iPad avec d’autre apps! Bravo! **Developer response:** Merci beaucoup pour votre avis et votre retour. Nous sommes ravis que vous appréciiez l’utilisation de Matrix et Keyboard, et oui, vous pouvez utiliser le module Matrix pour contrôler vos applications sur votre iPad, comme un véritable poste de travail MIDI autonome. Merci encore pour votre avis 5 étoiles. ### 5/5 — Amazing *2025-10-15, version 1.13.11* Quality, powerfullness and great design. No words…. ### 5/5 — Has all you need *2025-08-31, version 1.13.11* This app is pretty easy to use with Ableton but you can get really deep if you want. I've used it in live settings before, super reliable. Great options for the different sections inside the app, everything is extremely thoughtful in how it's put together. I've tried soooo many different touchscreen and midi controllers and I'm really happy with what they've done. Also if there's an improvement you're interested in they actually accept feedback and make meaningful changes. Very rare! I like pretty much everything they're doing here, I do have one request is to add the ability to turn of exclusive mode for record enabling, that would make it pretty much perfect for me. ### 2/5 — Frustrating *2025-08-12, version 1.13.11* Tried all options and could not connect it to Ubridge. Same wifi network, usb, windows recognized the Ipad but no connection between lk and Ubridge. A pity. Additionally, the software seems a little undercooked and requires two external party softwares to function. Needs work. ### 4/5 — Great Controller, but could be cheaper *2025-08-01, version 1.13.11* The controller is great, but buying each module individually is quite expensive, hence 4 stars. Why no bundle of all modules? ### 5/5 — Fire *2025-07-04, version 1.13.11* All you need, plus standalone. Pay the man cuz this is worth every penny ### 4/5 — It’s almost perfect, but… *2025-07-04* Please consider supporting the Scale feature in Ableton Live 12. I sincerely hope you’ll make it compatible. **Developer response:** Thanks for your suggestion! We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. The new Scale feature in Ableton Live 12 is definitely interesting, and we’re always exploring ways to improve compatibility and enhance the user experience. While we can't make any promises right now, your input is noted and truly valued. Stay tuned for future updates! 🙏 ### 4/5 — Powerful with a lot of features *2025-06-15, version 1.13.9* I’m still getting used to the app and all its options but I can see that there are a lot of features that I want present in this app. I would like to request below features to devs to enable automatic variety in clips and limit repetition: 1. Create track setting where all clips added to the track when setting is enabled will be selected from and triggered randomly - this can already be achieved by setting the follow action on clip properties but it is tedious to add this in for every clip when there are a lot of clips. 2. Create a new MIDI action that can be triggered from external MIDI controllers and apps like loopy pro that can cue a random clip within a selected track. Currently the only option when triggering from a external controller with a MIDI assignment is to trigger a pre selected specific clip, so even if the clips have a random follow action for the next clip; the entry point is always same and it gets repetitive. 3. Load and change project/patches from midi controller signals. ### 5/5 — Excelente *2025-05-21, version 1.13.9* Excelente ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Asking for to purchase extras when recording live set! *2026-07-05, version 1.15.10* Asking to purchase extras in the middle of recording a live set when I’m logged in! I’ve already purchased what I want! Absolute joke! ### 1/5 — that‘s a kids toy *2026-06-28* The App is a kids toy and is not recommended for professional use. Until the app actually works, you have to restart the ubridge-app on the MacBook and the the LK-App on the iPhone what feels like 1000 times, which is pretty annoying. It‘s then up to chance wether the MIDI data from the controller is actually sent reliably. It would be a perfect tool in theory, but unfortunately it only works by chance, or not at all…so far just one star… ### 1/5 — Missing tools and capabilities/ no refund *2026-03-09, version 1.14.2* The app is missing most of the tools that you may need for a digital midi controller. Even with the full purchase. You can’t just use it as a trusted tool. At the same time it is more expensive and does way less than most of its competitors! And at the same time they don’t accept refund requests! So you end up with useless expensive non refundable app. Search for better alternatives before falling for this. ### 1/5 — Not up to date *2025-12-30, version 1.14.2* Instructions on website are not up to date. Installation unsuccessful. ### 1/5 — Very bad *2025-12-06, version 1.14.2* Dont buy it .No simple instructions and procedure to Connect 2/ no clear tutorial ;Exemple The Windows are not the same on the manuel !? ### 1/5 — Too complex *2025-10-05, version 1.13.11* It will not play the keyboard and no clear guide to connect it to Ableton - i paid for this $7.99 TO “UNLOCK” KEYBOARD but nothing has changed - Useless - ### 1/5 — Lots of other things to download in order to use this. *2025-09-02, version 1.13.11* You must download multiple programs on your computer for the midi to be configured. First you must download the Ubridge, then a virtual midi driver. Tried using a cord and it wasn’t detecting my device. Big waste of time. Wish Ableton would just have a decent controller. IL Remote for FL is not great and hasn’t been updated in years but it at least works. ### 1/5 — no escucho nada *2025-08-04, version 1.13.11* no escucho mada de lo que pongo?? ### 1/5 — Fallo en Virtual UBRIDGE *2025-03-22, version 1.13.9* Cuando descargo UBRIDGE para que funcione con mi Pc, no aparecen las virtual input ni output por lo que es inutilizable. ### 1/5 — Pricing *2025-02-13, version 1.13.9* Ahaha separate pricing for each module, really? Check how Logic Remote does it, compare the build quality, ui, other fearures, just being able to connect without installing a third party app … I’ll keep using open stage control… Build a better program then ask for money, this is not worth it. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Step Sequencer!!!! *2026-08-20, version 1.16.0* LK now has a step sequencer and it’s a pretty awesome step sequencer. I can’t believe some of the features it has right off the get-go. Probability and ratcheting, up to 64 steps, scales…etc. I used to primarily use LK along with AUM for clip launching, but now I’m gonna be using it with my modular gear too. Thanks guys. ### 5/5 — Le partenaire ultime de AUM *2026-07-25* J’utilise uniquement le module Matrix de LK, comme clip launcher et séquenceur dans AUM. Il m’a fallu quelques visionnages de vidéos YouTube pour bien comprendre comment l’utiliser ( la vidéo de Jamie Mallender est un must, plus celles faites directement par Imaginando , pour comprendre chaque nouvelle fonctionnalité). Et franchement c’est génialissime. Des tracks de clips, organisés par scènes. Un piano roll simple et efficace. Des follow actions. Des automations. Tout va pour le mieux ! ### 5/5 — Inexpensive, yet feature-laden! *2026-06-11, version 1.15.4* Inexpensive, yet feature-laden! ### 5/5 — Originally bought as Ableton controller, now an irreplaceable midi music making tool *2026-03-30, version 1.14.2* Like the title says I originally bought this to control Ableton, which it does, but what I didn’t expect I would be using so regularly, is the way it lets me compose music to send to various plugins and instruments, both software and hardware, from within something like AUM. I write the notes in LK and then decide which channels to send them too. I can also send multiple notes to the same channel and split them within LK to send separately within AUM. It really is a beautiful experience to create notes with LK, and it also has automatic music generation and the ability to tweak existing notes slightly in new and random ways. This helps get me up and running more quickly too as I can just hit auto generate based on the notes specified, and LK generates either the chords or a melody which can then be sent to different outputs at once. Like for example I can run say a few different loops, like a drum pattern, a bass pattern, or a melody, all within the same window of LK, and have the basics of a full track up and running really quickly, and output it to different instruments, drum machines, or analog synths, or whatever really, without me having to spent ages on each element, or using multiple instances of another app to create and run the same amount of midi tracks sent to different instruments. Then I can go back later once everything is up and running and spent more time on what I need to. There’s also lots of other features too like custom midi controller layouts, arps, and other useful things, all very capable of sending advanced controls to different locations. I used to use different instances of Drambo to send midi to my instruments, and occasionally still do, but compared to LK the process is just too basic as LK allows for more complex routing off the bat, and has a more elegant interface that allows for more flexibility making music. I really like this app and hope the updates keep coming as this is a very useful tool. ### 5/5 — Enfin *2026-02-20* Enfin le contrôleur idéal. Tout essayer : Push, Launchpad, MPC40, xTouch, … L’application est top. Réactive, accès distant, même les clips dans les tracks affichent le nom du clip. C’est vrai il faut un iPad mais pas forcément une bête de course et on peut en trouver sur le marché de l’occasion pour moins chère qu’un contrôleur physique. Bravo **Developer response:** Merci beaucoup — ce genre de retour nous touche vraiment. Vous avez fait le tour des grandes références hardware, alors ça compte double. Bonne musique ! ### 5/5 — Molto Funzionale *2026-01-20, version 1.14.2* Perfetta per usare dentro AUM, quello che cercavo!!!! ### 5/5 — Die ideale Ergänzung *2025-12-30* Auch wenn ich das MacBook mit Live meist direkt vor der Nase habe, so mache ich am liebsten alles auf dem iPad, wofür diese App genial ist. Wenn man ein vernünftiges WLAN hat, schnurrt das Programm wie ein Kätzchen. Freue mich auf weitere Updates :-) **Developer response:** Vielen Dank für deine Bewertung! Wir freuen uns sehr zu hören, dass LK sich gut in dein Remote-Setup zur Steuerung von Ableton einfügt. Es ist toll zu wissen, dass es deinen Workflow erleichtert! ### 5/5 — Best controller app I’ve found *2025-12-18, version 1.14.2* Don’t usually write reviews but really impressed with this app for controlling Ableton on MacBook. Once connection is set up via Ubridge it works a treat. Will be trying out with MPC desktop and other software. Mainly used for keys, pads and chords, rather than clip launching. Can see it replacing my Korg Nanokey Studio - with the laptop at least - one less thing to carry when travelling! ### 5/5 — Love this app Need CC’s *2025-11-26, version 1.14.2* I’ve been using this app for a little while now and it is so useful. I mainly use the matrix for triggering notes in AUM. I have plenty of tools for automating and modulating CC’s like MLFO for example, but there are times when I just need to record CC’s from a midi controller. In this case, I end up needing to use Atom 2 for example. And if I’m going to use Atom 2 I almost feel like I don’t want to use yet another app like LK to sequence notes when I can already sequence notes and CC’s in Atom 2. I prefer the Ableton clip launching style that LK uses, but sometimes it’s just too many apps when I need to also automate CC’s. I love this app. I use it most of the time,.. but not all the time. Not when I’m really serious about recording my final mix. I would be ecstatic if this feature was added. You have a fantastic application here. It’s an (mostly) essential application for me. ### 5/5 — good stuff *2025-11-16, version 1.14.1* please update the ui to look more moder 🤓😏 --- *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 2026-09-02.*