MIDI Guitar

MIDI Guitar

Play any synth on your guitar

132 ratings
143 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 3, 2012
  • November 17, 2020
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Transform your guitar into a MIDI controller in real-time. This app accurately transcribes your playing into MIDI data, allowing you to control any synth or virtual instrument. It offers low latency and high accuracy, comparable to professional hardware.

Real-time guitar to MIDI transcription
Low latency and high accuracy
Control any synth or virtual instrument
AudioUnit (AUv3) plugin support
Standalone app for hosting other synths
MIDI output to DAWs like GarageBand
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What's New in MIDI Guitar

2.7.7

November 17, 2020

New AudioUnit (AUv3) plugin version! Fixed crash when sending MIDI out in iOS 14.2 Fixed save/load state when used as AudioUnit inside a host. Fixed issue with pitch bend and aftertouch introduced in last update

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In-App Purchases

$19.99

MIDI Outputs

Play 3rd party synths (Virtual MIDI, Cable MIDI, WIFI-MIDI)

User reviews

Inadmissible, inutilisable

Quand cette app fonctionne elle est vraiment géniale. Le problème c’est qu’elle reconnais la table de mix une fois sur 4, il faut rebooter le programme ou la table de mix. Le midi ne fonctionne plus, les instruments midi sont faux, un demi ton d’écart. J’ai dû réinstaller l’app pour stabiliser le midi, j’ai perdu 2 jours et tous les sons que j’avais créé. Je suis parvenu à stabiliser le midi mais au bout de la 3ême connexion le problème de justesse est revenu. La partie guitare fonctionne (pour THU, AmpliTube etc) mais le midi non (vous auriez dû l’appeler Guitar cette app et non Midi Guitar… fff
Le midi est faux, c’est inutilisable. Ce serait bien de corriger ces bugs. Ce n’est pas professionnel une app qui te lâche 10 mn avant un concert. En plus j’ai payé et j’ai vraiment l’impression de m’être fait arnaquer. Il est également impossible de contacter le support. Je suis très en colère. Vraiment.
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Seriously? FIVE YEARS?!

ZERO updates in FIVE years, the most basic function (it’s in the name: MIDI !) is a non-cheap add-on. Only deserves a star for connecting your guitar like a number of other apps out there.

Request for assistance.

I’m writing to you from Russia, where I am currently stuck with my family due to ongoing geopolitical circumstances. I am an American musician and longtime fan of your work. As you may know payment options were blocked in the Russian AppStore and payments from Russian banks are not accepted anymore.

I have been playing guitar for over 30 years. My journey with synth gear began in 1995 with Roland GR-1, GR-9, and VG-99. I’ve been using Ableton Live with MIDI capabilities of VG-99 with VST instruments and synths for a number of years now. Since then, I’ve performed and recorded using Boss RC-300, Digitech JamMan loopers, Ableton Live (controlled via Touch OSC), Roland FC-300, Numark Orbit, Korg and M-Vave controllers, all running through a MOTU audio interface. I say this not to boast, but to emphasize that I know the MIDI capabilities intimately—and MIDI Guitar 2 for IOS, Windows and MAC OS and MIDI Guitar 3 for Windows and MAC OS are, without exaggeration, the most brilliant and forward-thinking tools I have ever encountered. I tried them in both IOS, Windows and MAC OS environments. This is the solution many of us have been waiting for.

I desperately want to use MIDI Guitar 2 and 3 in my concerts. However, due to international sanctions on Russia, payments through the AppStore are impossible. Visa, MasterCard, American Express, PayPal and other payment services are no longer available in Russia. I simply cannot purchase your product, no matter how much I wish to.

I understand the immense effort, skill, and love that went into creating MIDI GUITAR 2 and 3. I know what it takes to build sophisticated systems. I recognize that your team deserves to be paid for your work, and it pains me to ask for an exception.

If you would be kind enough to allow me to use MIDI Guitar 2 for IOS and MIDI Guitar 3 for Windows without payment under these extraordinary circumstances, I would like to give back in the only way I can: by creating high-quality video content that is currently not available online. I will produce detailed performance videos and tutorials showing exactly how to integrate MIDI GUITAR 2 and MIDI GUITAR 3 with the hardware ecosystem I mentioned above with Goudin, Jackson, Ibanez and Roland guitars. I will make these publicly available, crediting your team and helping other musicians unlock the full potential of your software.

I am not asking for a free ride. I am asking for a temporary bridge so I can continue making music on stage until I can legally and practically pay you from outside Russia. Thank you for reading this long letter, and thank you for creating something that has genuinely inspired me.
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Just added external midi out!!

I love midiguitar … tracking will blow you away … now ive added external midi controller have an iRig plugged in and gone to the next level gulls and bouys !

Damn!!!

Only played for an hour but I’m very impressed! This far exceeds what I thought would be possible with a hardware MIDI pickup, I’ve never used one but been eyeing up for a while. I disabled all of the audio functions and just fed MIDI straight into AUM (good move not disabling that completely in the demo!) Obviously there’s a learning curve to adjust your playing style and find synths that work well with this kind of MIDI, but I can see a lot of potential. I’m a software dev and understand high-level what’s going on under the hood, so not the kind of user who’s gonna expect to plug in and achieve 0ms latency and every note translated perfectly into my favourite iOS synth. *** Note - 1 star added to offset any reviewers who might’ve thought that *** :) Looking forward to v3, would love to get on the beta :)
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

12 issues

App crashes on iOS updates

Bug

AU3 controls unresponsive (rotary knobs snap back to zero)

Bug

Freezing in AUM with buzzing sound

Bug

Audio cutouts despite full purchases

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Microphone input cannot be disabled

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AU3 not discoverable in some hosts after purchase

Bug

Latency locked at 256ms on newer iPhones

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Contact form and support registration issues

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Occasional dropped notes in external MIDI mode

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AU3 fascia too small to read on large screens

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Beta version pulled repeatedly

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Compatibility issues with GarageBand on iOS

Bug

Requested Features

12 requests

Lower tuning support (below D, baritone guitars, 8-string support)

Feature

432Hz tuning option

Feature

Audiobus and IAA compatibility improvements

Feature

Higher sample rate support (96kHz standalone)

Feature

Pitch bending and slide detection

Feature

MIDI FX slots for MIDI-only effect plugins

Feature

Improved AU3 interface scaling and controls

Feature

Cross-platform IAP compatibility (iOS to macOS)

Feature

Better bass guitar tracking

Feature

Faster iOS beta release cycle

Feature

Restore purchases functionality

Feature

Unified pricing model instead of multiple IAPs

Feature

FAQ

What does MIDI Guitar do?

MIDI Guitar is an application that converts your guitar playing into MIDI data in real-time. This allows you to use your guitar to control any synthesizer or virtual instrument, effectively turning your guitar into a versatile MIDI controller.

How accurate is the MIDI transcription?

The app utilizes state-of-the-art polyphonic pitch detection and prediction technology, developed over 10 years. It is designed to accurately recognize guitar playing and articulation with very low latency and without spurious hits, validated by thousands of guitarists.

Is this app free to use?

A free version of the app is available, but it will interrupt periodically and prompt you to make an in-app purchase. This suggests that full, uninterrupted functionality requires a purchase.

What kind of guitar interface do I need?

For the best results, a digital guitar interface using the lightning connector is recommended over an analog interface via the headphone jack. An interface with input gain control is also preferable. While an acoustic guitar with the built-in microphone can work for some purposes, it is not optimal.

Can I use this with other music apps?

Yes, MIDI Guitar can be used as an AudioUnit plugin (AUv3) and as a standalone app. The standalone version can host other iOS synth apps or send virtual MIDI data to Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) like GarageBand.