Best MIDI alternatives: apps like MIDI-Controller

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.2 avg rating

2 free apps

Updated November 2026

MIDI-Controller

Yugal Sharma

Whether you want more options like MIDI 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 MIDI

#1

Kebarp AUv3 MIDI Arpeggiator by Cem Olcay

Simple, Fun and Tasty Arp

Editor's Choice

4.7(14 ratings)

$5.99

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Create custom arpeggio patterns with a responsive grid. Connect MIDI sources and route output to audio apps. Fine-tune settings like octave, gate, velocity, and swing, and select scales for unique musical sequences.

#2

Bluetooth MIDI Controller Pro by pablo lopez

BMC Pro

Strong Contender

4.4(10 ratings)

Free

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This app allows you to connect and control various Bluetooth MIDI devices, including soft instruments, DAWs, and hardware music devices. It offers a full-range MIDI keyboard, pads matrix, and adjustable knobs and faders for comprehensive music production.

#3

KB-1 Keyboard Suite by Kai Aras

Expressive MIDI Controllers

Worth Considering

4.8(270 ratings)

$14.99

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This app offers a suite of expressive virtual keyboards and controllers for creating music. It supports playing multiple instruments simultaneously with advanced features like MIDI Polyphonic Expression, scales, and chords. Explore various layouts and expression controls for a versatile musical experience.

More apps like MIDI

MuseBud - AUv3 MIDI Generator

MuseBud - AUv3 MIDI Generator

MuseBud - AUv3 MIDI Generator

Generative Sequencer & Looper

This app generates musical notes based on user-defined probabilities for various musical parameters. It includes a looper for capturing and repeating sequences, with detailed editing capabilities for individual notes within the loop. It's a powerful tool for creating complex and evolving musical patterns.

Generative note creation with customizable probabilitiesAdjustable note, octave, duration, velocity, gate, and ratchet parametersIntegrated looper with up to 64-note buffer

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Midi Controller - Remote & USB

Midi Controller - Remote & USB

Midi Controller - Remote & USB

Pads, Fader & Keyboard

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.

USB, WLAN, and Bluetooth connectivityCustomizable buttons, pads, and slidersSend Notes, CC, and Program Change values

free with in-app purchases

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Keys : MIDI Controller

Keys : MIDI Controller

Keys : MIDI Controller

Bluetooth Midi Master Keyboard

Turn your mobile device into a versatile MIDI master keyboard. Connect wirelessly to musical instruments and DAWs to control virtual instruments and enhance your music production and live performances.

Transform device into MIDI master keyboardConnect to musical devicesSend MIDI notes and CC

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Sub Bass 808 Instrument | AUv3

Create powerful sub-bass sounds with this intuitive instrument app. Explore analog-inspired flavors, fine-tune saturation, and sculpt your basslines with versatile envelope and shaper controls. Compatible across devices for seamless production.

50 Factory Presets4 Analog Flavors8 Saturation Modes

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Ambient reverb space designer

Design immersive ambient soundscapes with a hybrid reverb and artificial space designer. Create lush textures, deep spaces, and whispering backgrounds for electronic, experimental, and sound design projects. Offers intuitive controls and inspiring presets for quick, high-quality results.

Hybrid reverb with artificial space designerAlgorithmic reflections tail processingDynamic timbre changes over time

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Clip based Host/MIDI Sequencer

This app is a clip-based audio unit host and MIDI sequencer for creating musical projects. It offers a variety of built-in MIDI and audio nodes for generating sequences, recording, and sampling. Users can load external Audio Units and automate parameters for unique compositions.

Clip-based Audio Unit hostBuilt-in MIDI generators (Note/Chord, Arpeggio, Sequencer)Audio recording and sampling

free with in-app purchases

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Bass synthesizer

This app is an innovative bass synthesizer and AUv3 plugin that uses loudness-domain harmonic synthesis for deeper, more consistent bass sounds. It features multiple oscillators, modulation options, and built-in effects, plus an AI randomizer for creating new patches.

Loudness-domain harmonic synthesis3 analog-simulated oscillatorsVoltage-controlled noise synthesizer

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