MIDI Designer Pro X

MIDI Designer Pro X

Custom MIDI Controller

269 ratings
165 reviews
Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 7, 2012
  • September 18, 2026

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Create custom MIDI controllers for any MIDI-enabled hardware or software. Offers extensive customization, a large user-created layout library, and robust MIDI communication. Ideal for musicians and producers seeking a personalized control experience.

✓Control any MIDI-enabled device
✓Network, Bluetooth, and USB MIDI
✓Extensive user layout library
✓Customizable control surfaces
✓Advanced MIDI transformation features
✓Ableton Link integration
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What's New in MIDI Designer Pro X

10.40.0

September 18, 2026

10.40.0 introduces Server Looper: turn what you just played into a loop with MIDI Designer and the free MIDI Designer Server for Mac. • Capture the last 1–64 beats of your MIDI performance without having to press Record first. • Control four loops from your own layout, with separate on/off, mute, and volume controls. • Choose straight or triplet quantization, or keep the timing you played. Set the length and quantization for your next capture without disturbing loops already playing. • Keep your loops in sync with Ableton Link. Already using MD USB? Your companion server now does more than connect your iPad or iPhone to your Mac. Get the latest MIDI Designer Server at mididesigner.com/server. Thanks! MIDI Designer Team Questions: Do you have questions about MIDI Designer? Hit us up at support [at] midiDR.com App Love: Do you love MIDI Designer? Give us a great rating here in the App Store! Show Off: Want to show off what you’re doing with MD so we can feature it? Get in touch! Stay Informed: If you want to keep up with all things MIDI Designer, please sign up for our Substack at midiDR.com/substack. Also check us out on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. See midiDR.com/changelog for version history.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

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User reviews

Another round of praise and happiness

Reiterating all my previous reviews spanning well over a decade:

The only app I CANNOT be without. Dan, the developer, is a class-act without question. If I had a million bucks to spare I’d certainly endow it to this masterful endeavor of his and the strong community who support this. The greatest thing since sliced bread…well, along with synthesizers.

Love, a loyalist
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Response from developer

Hey Angelo, sorry it took us 6 years to respond to this review. Thanks so much for the kind and encouraging words. So glad MDP2 is working for you as the "only configurable MIDI controller [you] need"... Rock on! Dan Rosenstark :: Author & CEO :: MIDI Designer :: Confusion Studios

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Ridiculously overpriced. Not useful without paying. Subscriptions in general are bs. Lifetime is $150…

Nicht nur in AUM, Cubasis etc

Es geht auch in den wichtigsten AUv3 Hosts (GarageBand, Logic), die aus irgendwelchen Gründen hier nicht genannt werden. Gibt es da Animositäten? Ich konnte es in Logic für iPad adressieren, habe aber momentan keine Anwendung dafür.

AUv3 Support

AUv3 support is a very welcome addition! Runs nicely in Logic Pro for iPad. Makes it much easier to deal with external hardware synths from inside Logic, and all settings and layouts are recalled with the Logic project.

Superior tool

Works well on my Mac mini M1 with macOS 15.x.

Perfect for all kinds of MIDI work. Mostly use it for pedal controls and presets.

Customer service is responsive and helpful. Thanks

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FAQ

What does MIDI Designer Pro X do?

MIDI Designer Pro X is a professional-grade MIDI controller app that allows you to create custom control surfaces for any MIDI-enabled hardware or software. It provides robust MIDI communication over Network, Bluetooth, and USB, and features a vast library of user-created layouts for various music gear and software.

What are the key features of MIDI Designer Pro X?

Key features include the ability to control all MIDI-enabled devices, a solid MIDI communications infrastructure, an active community of authors contributing layouts, and exclusive 'Superpowers' like Ableton Link, Supercontrols, Group Presets, and simplified Sysex messages.

How much does MIDI Designer Pro X cost?

The app offers a new subscription model called 'Premium' which allows more users to access its full capabilities. While the base app may offer some functionality, the Premium subscription unlocks the full potential for music-making and discovering the app's features.

What devices is MIDI Designer Pro X compatible with?

MIDI Designer Pro X is designed for iPad and Mac, with advanced usability for iPhone users. It can control any MIDI-enabled hardware and software, including keyboards, synths, effects, DAWs, plug-ins, DJ and VJ rigs, lighting, and other iOS apps.

Who would benefit from using MIDI Designer Pro X?

This app is ideal for musicians, producers, and audio engineers who want to create a personalized and efficient control setup for their music production workflow. Its flexibility and extensive customization options cater to both beginners and advanced users tackling complex MIDI implementations.