MIDI Designer Pro X

MIDI Designer Pro X

Custom MIDI Controller

266 ratings
143 reviews
Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 7, 2012
  • July 15, 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

10.25.0

July 15, 2026

10.25.0 brings a few small improvements: • Haptic feedback when changing Picker values • Option-swipe-up for Pedalboards now works in Mac Play Mode • Image Panels now respect their saved layer order Thanks to our amazing collaborators on this release: Peter Tiehuis (musician extraordinaire and one of our earliest users of MIDI Designer), Michel Lafontaine (our most prolific Community member in absolute layouts), and Josef Novotny (the most critical piece of our QA puzzle). This release also contains bug fixes and performance improvements. 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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Subscription plans

MDPx Premium iPad, iPhone

MDPx Premium iPad/iPhone Yearly

$29.991 Year
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In-App Purchases

$124.99

MDPx Premium Lifetime

MDPx Premium Mac/iPad/iPhone Lifetime

User reviews

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

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

Powerful and flexible

My home studio is guitar focused and I need to be able to control multiple modelers, pedals, and DAW functionality without a lot of tap-dancing and context switching. MD allows me to configure the controls I need all in one place and control it from one iPad. MD so far is looking like a game-changer for me.
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Crashes in iOS 18.6.2, iPad Air, M1 processor

Crashes in iOS 18.6.2, iPad Air, M1 processor

App DOA

I currently give this app no stars. It crashes within 20 seconds of opening it. I tried restarting my iPad. I deleted and reinstalled the app. I had high hopes, as this app was recommended for a few pieces of hardware I use that could benefit from the interface this would provide if it didn’t crash.

I did just update the os, so perhaps it will work soon.
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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.