Best apps like LK - Ableton & Midi Controller

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.5 avg rating

8 free apps

Updated September 2026

LK - Ableton & Midi Controller

Imaginando Lda

📊 Productivity

Whether you want more options like LK or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to LK

#1

Midi Controller - Remote & USB by Mizo LLC

Pads, Fader & Keyboard

Editor's Choice

4.1(42 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Transform your iPhone or iPad into a versatile MIDI controller. Send notes, control changes, and program changes wirelessly or via USB to any compatible DAW or hardware. Customize your workspace with unlimited, dynamic controls.

#2

Ableton Note by Ableton AG

A place to start musical ideas

Strong Contender

4.2😊(676 ratings)

$6.99In-App Purchases

#7in Music

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Create musical ideas with curated sounds and effects. Build beats, melodies, and sample your surroundings. Seamlessly transfer your projects to Ableton Live for further development.

What We Love

🚀 Intuitive workflow
🎨 Great sound quality
🤝 Seamless Ableton Live integration
💰 Affordable price
🔥 Inspiring for creativity
🌟 Impressive for a first release

Room to Improve

🔇 No audio track support
🎹 Limited note editing capabilities
⏱️ Bluetooth latency issues
🔢 Restricted to 4/4 time signature
🔧 Lacking some advanced features

#3

King of FM: DX Synth/E Piano by AudioKit Pro

#1 DX7 Sounds & Electric Piano

Worth Considering

4.9😊(1.8K ratings)

Free

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Experience classic 80s FM synthesizer and electric piano sounds with over 300 unique presets. This app offers professional-grade audio, extensive layering for expressiveness, and a full suite of effects. It functions as a standalone app and an AUv3 plugin for music production hosts.

What We Love

🚀 Excellent sound quality
👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
🎹 Authentic DX7 sounds
💰 Free app with great value
🎨 Versatile sound design capabilities
🎶 Inspiring and fun to play

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional compatibility issues with DAWs
🔇 Limited bass and low-end sounds
🔍 Lack of advanced editing features

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Groovebox - Beat Synth Studio

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Create electronic music with this mobile studio app. Features inspiring synths, drum machines, and world-class instruments. Easily build beats, melodies, and arrange tracks for production.

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MIDI Designer Pro X

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Roland Zenbeats

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Create music anywhere, anytime on any device. Build beats, compose songs, and sample sounds with a vast library of modern and legendary Roland sounds. Edit, refine, and mix your tracks with powerful tools and share your creations easily.

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AUM - Audio Mixer

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Connect, route, mix, record!

This app is a versatile audio mixer, recorder, and connection hub for mobile devices. It allows users to connect various audio sources, route signals, apply effects, and record mixes with high fidelity. It supports advanced features like MIDI control, synchronization, and integration with other audio apps and hardware.

Connect hardware inputs/outputsRoute audio and MIDIHost Audio Unit extensions

free with in-app purchases

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AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer

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This is a free, open-source professional synthesizer app for iOS devices. It offers over 300 presets, MIDI support, a sequencer, and vintage-inspired filters. Learn music production basics and create your own sounds.

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Animoog Z Synthesizer

Animoog Z Synthesizer

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Multisensory Music Production

Explore multidimensional sound design and performance with this polyphonic synthesizer. Create unique evolving soundscapes by navigating sonic universes and sculpting fluid sounds. Features a built-in keyboard, MPE support, and a diverse library of timbres.

16-voice polyphonic synthesizerAnisotropic Synth Engine (ASE)Multidimensional sound design

free with in-app purchases

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Mobile Music Creation System

This mobile music creation system offers a streamlined interface for recording, editing, and mixing audio and MIDI tracks on your iPhone or iPad. It includes virtual instruments, effects, and the ability to connect external gear for professional-quality productions. The app can be extended with in-app purchases.

Multitouch sequencerVirtual keyboard and instrumentsAudio and MIDI editing

free with in-app purchases

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