# MIDI Hand Controller — Move your hand to send MIDI

> Control MIDI parameters with real-time hand gestures and movements. (iPhone/iPad app by Nilson Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-hand-controller/id1527453317 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nilson Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231836945)
- Category: Music, Utilities, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-09-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-hand-controller/id1527453317/reviews.md

## What is MIDI Hand Controller?

The MIDI Hand Controller uses real-time image detection and recognition to control the assigned MIDI parameters.

It recognizes hand moves and gestures to control MIDI, allowing you to create music in an incredibly fun and natural way by simply moving your hand in front of the screen.

It is like a contactless XY-pad – a device used in MIDI controllers for adjusting two parameters at the same time.

Control Change, Pitch Bend Change, Aftertouch – now all you need is to move your hand to smoothly raise and lower the pitch, control vibrato or volume, and send other MIDI messages.

The controller does not produce or manipulate sound directly, its purpose is to control other software or hardware that understands MIDI.

It works great as a tool for activating and deactivating effects, controlling sliders, and smoothly changing the parameters of effects. It can also lock the effect when you close your hand so that the sound is sustained.

Creating real-time effects for dance music and grooves is now as easy and simple as moving your hands. Start playing and take control with your hands and the MIDI Hand Controller app.

Fast, robust, accurate – works best on the latest iOS devices with Bionic chips.

## Key features

- Real-time image detection for MIDI control
- Hand gesture and move recognition
- Contactless XY-pad functionality
- Control Change, Pitch Bend, Aftertouch
- Parameter adjustment for effects and sliders
- Sustain sound by closing hand

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Time Limit | $9.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about MIDI Hand Controller

### What is MIDI Hand Controller?

MIDI Hand Controller is a music app that uses your device's camera to detect hand movements and gestures, translating them into MIDI messages to control other music software or hardware.

### How does MIDI Hand Controller work?

It employs real-time image detection to recognize hand positions and movements, allowing you to control parameters like pitch, volume, and effects in a natural, contactless manner.

### What MIDI messages can MIDI Hand Controller send?

It can send Control Change, Pitch Bend Change, and Aftertouch messages, enabling smooth adjustments to various musical parameters.

### Does MIDI Hand Controller produce sound on its own?

No, the app does not produce or manipulate sound directly. Its sole purpose is to send MIDI messages to control external music software or hardware.

### What devices is MIDI Hand Controller compatible with?

MIDI Hand Controller is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. It works best on newer iOS devices with Bionic chips for optimal performance.

### What is the update frequency for MIDI Hand Controller?

The app was last updated on February 16, 2022, with version 1.4.0. Future updates will depend on developer Nilson Ltd.'s release schedule.

### What is the user rating for MIDI Hand Controller?

MIDI Hand Controller has a rating of 3.0 stars based on 4 user reviews.

### Does MIDI Hand Controller have ads?

No, MIDI Hand Controller does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.0 — 2022-02-16

・New settings for sending a MIDI CC message when the hand is not detected

### 1.3.1 — 2021-08-30

∙ Audiobus support
∙ Landscape orientation
∙ UI adjustments and bug fixes

### 1.3.0 — 2021-08-29

∙ Audiobus support
∙ Landscape orientation
∙ UI adjustments and bug fixes

### 1.2 — 2021-03-03

- improved internal MIDI connectivity (with other apps running on the same device in the background)
- improved Bluetooth connectivity - now you can find and select other BT devices (and not only be seen by other devices)
- virtual port added as MIDI output

### 1.1 — 2021-02-26

- improved internal MIDI connectivity (with other apps running on the same device in the background)
- improved Bluetooth connectivity - now you can find and select other BT devices (and not only be seen by other devices)

## More apps by Nilson Ltd.

- [MIDI Mouth Controller](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-mouth-controller/id1447471921)
- [MIDI Expression Pedal](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-expression-pedal/id1527452076)
- [MIDI Footswitch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-footswitch/id1527452822)
- [A2M real-time Audio to MIDI](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a2m-real-time-audio-to-midi/id1569569145)
- [Transposable Chromatic Tuner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transposable-chromatic-tuner/id1638770215)

All apps by Nilson Ltd.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1231836945

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