# MIDI Device Manager — Pads, Patches, Setlists, SysEx

> Professional MIDI control and management application for musicians. (iPhone/iPad app by Christian Mc Cormick.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-device-manager/id6786022183 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christian Mc Cormick](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786022185)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-24
- Data updated: 2026-10-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-device-manager/id6786022183/reviews.md

## What is MIDI Device Manager?

Control Your Entire MIDI Environment
MIDIDeviceManager is a professional MIDI control and management application built around an intuitive one-touch pad interface. Control individual devices, multiple devices simultaneously, complete Live Scenes and entire Live Setlists from a single application.
Pads can be triggered directly from the screen or remotely using compatible MIDI foot controllers, external MIDI controllers and other MIDI-enabled applications.
Unlike traditional patch editors, MIDIDeviceManager is designed to control devices rather than edit sounds.
Your Patch Names, Already There
Typing hundreds of patch names by hand is the reason most musicians never finish setting up their rig.
MIDIDeviceManager can read a backup or bulk dump file produced by your instrument's own software and turn it into a searchable index — every patch name, in the right bank and slot, without connecting anything.
Where an instrument supports SysEx communication, MIDIDeviceManager can also request its patch list directly over MIDI. And where neither is possible, it can step through the equipment's patches and capture the names automatically as it goes. Confirmed with equipment like Line 6 Helix, ASM Hydrasynth and Korg minilogue xd, with more added regularly.
Universal MIDI Compatibility
MIDIDeviceManager works with virtually any MIDI-compatible hardware using standard MIDI messages including:
• Program Change
• Control Change
• Bank Select (MSB/LSB)
• MIDI Learn
• Passive MIDI Monitoring
• External MIDI Triggering
• Standard and device-specific SysEx communication
Device Pads, Scene Pads and Live Setlist Pads can all be triggered from external MIDI controllers, foot pedals or other MIDI applications, allowing MIDIDeviceManager to integrate naturally into virtually any MIDI setup.
MIDIDeviceManager recognises multi-port MIDI interfaces and Bluetooth adaptors, and identifies your equipment correctly even when it is connected behind one.
Selected devices get deeper, dedicated support — from the classic POD 2 and GT-Pro to the modern GR-55 and BigSky — with more added regularly. And it isn't only hardware: MDM can drive other MIDI-enabled apps too. If it speaks MIDI, MDM can talk to it.
Key Features
• One-touch programmable control pads
• Sliders and Buttons for continuous and on/off control
• Custom Pad colours for at-a-glance identification
• Control one or multiple MIDI devices simultaneously
• Device management
• Import patch names from instrument backup files
• Capture patch names automatically by stepping through your instrument
• Search, sort and filter patch lists using categories or custom text
• Create reusable Live Scenes
• Create Live Setlists for performances
• Trigger pads from external MIDI pedals and controllers
• Trigger pads from other MIDI-enabled applications
• MIDI Learn
• Bluetooth MIDI and USB MIDI support
• Keeps receiving MIDI in the background on iPhone and iPad (iOS 26+)
• Continues receiving MIDI alongside another app in iPad Split View
• Automatic detection of the patch currently selected on your instrument
• Live connection status for every device
• Built-in help at each step
• SysEx Lab for advanced device work
• Backup and Restore
Why SysEx Matters
Standard MIDI devices are normally controlled using one of the available MIDI channels.
When compatible devices support SysEx communication, MIDIDeviceManager can communicate directly with individual devices using their unique manufacturer and device identifiers. Multiple compatible devices can therefore share the same MIDI connection while remaining individually addressable.
This enables more scalable MIDI systems and advanced device management beyond the limitations of standard MIDI messaging.
Requirements
Compatible with iPhone and iPad.
Supports USB MIDI and Bluetooth MIDI.
Some advanced features require compatible external MIDI hardware.
Background MIDI reception requires iOS 26 or later. On earlier versions, MIDIDeviceManager must stay on screen to receive MIDI.

## Key features

- One-touch programmable control pads
- Control multiple MIDI devices simultaneously
- Import patch names from instrument backup files
- Capture patch names automatically
- Create Live Scenes and Setlists
- Trigger pads from external MIDI controllers
- Bluetooth and USB MIDI support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock MDM | $22.99 | one-time |
| 30-Day Trial | Free | one-time |


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## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-device-manager/id6786022183/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A must to have

*2026-09-08*

I just tried it and was really impressed. Very useful for my music.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for trying MDM and for the kind words — really means a lot, especially this early on. Glad it's already proving useful for your music.

If anything ever comes up, or you've got ideas for what would make it even better, don't hesitate to reach out at support@mididevicemanager.com. Always happy to hear from musicians using MDM.

Thanks again!
Christian

## Frequently asked questions about MIDI Device Manager

### What is MIDIDeviceManager?

MIDIDeviceManager is a professional application designed for controlling and managing your entire MIDI environment. It features an intuitive one-touch pad interface for controlling individual devices, multiple devices, live scenes, and setlists.

### How does MIDIDeviceManager help with patch names?

MIDIDeviceManager can import patch names from instrument backup files or capture them automatically by stepping through your instrument's patches. This saves musicians from manually typing hundreds of patch names.

### What types of MIDI messages does MIDIDeviceManager support?

It supports universal MIDI compatibility, including Program Change, Control Change, Bank Select (MSB/LSB), MIDI Learn, Passive MIDI Monitoring, External MIDI Triggering, and both standard and device-specific SysEx communication.

### Can MIDIDeviceManager control other MIDI-enabled apps?

Yes, MIDIDeviceManager can drive other MIDI-enabled applications. If an application communicates using MIDI, MIDIDeviceManager can interact with it.

### Does MIDIDeviceManager work with Bluetooth MIDI?

Yes, MIDIDeviceManager recognizes and supports Bluetooth MIDI adaptors, allowing for wireless MIDI connectivity. It also supports USB MIDI.

### What devices has MIDIDeviceManager been confirmed to work with?

It has been confirmed to work with equipment like Line 6 Helix, ASM Hydrasynth, Korg minilogue xd, POD 2, GT-Pro, GR-55, and BigSky, with more devices being added regularly.

### Can MIDIDeviceManager receive MIDI in the background?

Yes, MIDIDeviceManager keeps receiving MIDI in the background on iPhone and iPad (iOS 26+). It can also continue receiving MIDI alongside another app in iPad Split View.

### Is MIDIDeviceManager free to use?

MIDIDeviceManager is available for free and includes in-app purchases. This model allows users to try the core functionality before deciding to purchase additional features or content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.06 — 2026-10-28

Version 1.06

• GT-Pro: fixed bank and patch numbering. Patches above number 100 now select the correct sound on the GT-Pro. IMPORTANT: re-import your GT-Pro library, then re-pick the patch on any pad you created earlier.
• Patch locations (such as U13-9 or P33-9) now show in the pad patch picker and in the Selected Patch line, and are searchable.
• Libraries are now called "Searchable Instrument Indexes", with clearer wording on the screen and in the delete dialogs.
• The library detail screen shows the patch count, with user and factory patches counted separately when they apply.
• Clearer explanation that MDM cannot detect an instrument's MIDI channel, and that MDM asks for it when you add the device.

### 1.05 — 2026-10-24

- Fixes a crash when connecting Bluetooth MIDI devices on iOS 27.
- Editing a scene that is stored in a setlist now explains that the setlist keeps the previous version.
- Clearer message when deleting the last setlist; a full swipe no longer duplicates a setlist by accident.
- Import Device Index is easier to find on iPad.
- The Add Pad button now shows its name.

### 1.04 — 2026-10-11

Fixes an issue that prevented the 30-day trial from starting. Adds a choice of which Device the Apple Watch follows, and shows the app version in Settings.

Corrige un problème qui empêchait le démarrage de l’essai de 30 jours. Ajoute le choix du Device suivi par l’Apple Watch et affiche la version de l’app dans les Réglages.

### 1.01 — 2026-08-31

Technical update enabling full availability of in-app purchases (30-day trial and permanent unlock).

### 1.0 — 2026-08-24

No release notes.

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