# Midi Studio > Modular MIDI control surface for remote music production and studio hardware. (iPhone/iPad app by VITALIY TARASYUK.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-studio/id519720275 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [VITALIY TARASYUK](https://appshunter.io/developer/519720278) - Category: Music, Productivity - Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.00/5 from 65 App Store ratings · 177 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 500 MB - Languages: enc, Russian - Released: 2012-04-24 - Data updated: 2026-09-04 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-studio/id519720275/reviews.md ## What is Midi Studio? Warning: This app is a Midi controller and does not include a sound engine or synth. -----------REVIEWS----------- Midi Studio is a fantastic midi controller app that do not provide a sound but to control the sound in the studio. It's pretty unique and should be the one stand out from the crowd. - Best10Apps.com! #Midi Studio is rated as a killer app by Apps4iDevices.com! #Midi Studio was rated as App-of-the-Week by iDesignSound.com! -----------ABOUT----------- Midi Studio is a modular MIDI control surface for iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad.

It supports sending CoreMidi messages over a Wi-Fi network using the UDP protocol for sending and receiving MIDI messages.

The application allows to remote control and receive feedback from software and hardware that implement the MIDI protocols such as Apple Logic Pro/Express, Ableton Live, Max for Live, Cubase, Pro Tools, FL Loops and many others.

The interface provides a number of different touch controls to send and receive messages:

Faders / Rotary controls / Encoder controls / Push buttons / Toggle buttons / XY pads / LEDs / Labels, etc. !!!WARNING, by default app not include "Ability to create custom layouts". This feature available only through built-purchase or you can buy a "Midi Studio Pro" version. Midi Studio Features: -[Ability to create custom layouts] -[CoreMidi] -[WI-FI] -[USB adapters, like "Apple camera connection kit", etc], with original Apple's pc to iPhone/iPod cable it will not work! -[True Velocity Sensitive ] (with the force of impact) -[Modulation] -[Drums] -[Faders] -[Knobs] -[Buttons] -[Touch pads] -[Two Keyboards] -[Different Keys Size] -[Custom Key Scale] - (Like: Major, Minor, Klezmer, etc...) iPAD VERSION INCLUDE: -Keyboard Layout - free -Drums Layouts - free -Drums 4x4 - free -All XY Pads - free -Live Pad - free -Mixer - free -Ability to create custom layouts - Built-in purchase only -CD PLAYER layout - Built-in purchase only -VINYL PLAYER layout - Built-in purchase only -DJ MIXER layout - Built-in purchase only -Surface and Transport Layouts (DAW CONTROL) - Built-in purchase only -Live Drums Layout - Built-in purchase only Transport and Surface Layouts works with: -Generic mode -Logic Pro -Live -Cubase/Nuendo -HUI / PRO TOOLS -Reason -Reaper -FL Studio iPHONE/iPOD VERSION INCLUDE: -Keyboard Layout - free -Drums Layouts - free -XY Pads - free -Mixer - free -Ability to create custom layouts - Built-in purchase only -Live Drums Layout - Built-in purchase only For more info visit: www.wiksnet.com ## Key features - Modular MIDI control surface - Wi-Fi and USB connectivity - Faders, knobs, buttons, XY pads - Customizable layouts (Pro version) - CoreMidi message support - Velocity sensitive keys ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $1.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Buy ready-made layout | $1.99 | one-time | | Buy Control | $1.99 | one-time | | Buy Premium Layout | $9.99 | one-time | | Buy Gold Layout | $4.99 | one-time | | Create Custom Layouts | $14.99 | one-time | | Daw Control Layouts | $4.99 | one-time | | Live Drums Layout | $0.99 | one-time | | CD Player Layout | $0.99 | one-time | | DJ Mixer Layout | $1.99 | one-time | | Vinyl Player Layout | $0.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Midi Studio? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🎛️ Versatile MIDI controller with multiple layout options - 🚀 Low latency wireless MIDI connection over WiFi - 💡 Velocity-sensitive keyboards and drum pads - 🎹 Works seamlessly with popular DAWs (Logic, Ableton, Reason, Reaper) - 👍 Easy to set up and intuitive interface - 💰 Affordable price point for functionality offered - 🔧 Customizable controls and CC mapping - 📱 Works across iPhone and iPad - 🎚️ Multiple control surfaces (faders, XY pads, drum pads, keyboards) - 🌐 Wireless connectivity without requiring additional hardware **Cons** - 💸 Expensive in-app purchases for custom layouts ($15-$23) - 📦 Extremely large app size (500MB+) for a MIDI controller - 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues - 📚 Poor documentation and unclear setup instructions - 🚫 No customer support or unresponsive support team - ⏱️ High latency issues on WiFi connections for some users - 🔌 Requires external connection to computer/DAW (not standalone) - ❌ App appears abandoned with infrequent updates - 🎯 Limited customization without paid upgrades - 🔗 Connectivity issues and dropped MIDI events **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on startup or during use - MIDI keyboard and drum pads frequently break or become unresponsive - Dropped MIDI events during performance - Connectivity issues between iOS devices - In-app purchase store causes crashes - Developer website shows revoked certificate - Latency issues on WiFi connections - UI quirks when editing layouts - Device slowdown when app is running - Inconsistent drum pad transposition (two semitones instead of one) - Crashes on specific iOS versions (iOS 11.3.1 reported) - iPhone performance issues (crashes on iPhone, works on iPad) **Most requested features** - Bluetooth MIDI support as alternative to WiFi - MIDI learn function for easier configuration - IAA (Inter-App Audio) or Audiobus support - Editable drum pad layouts with half-step intervals - Configuration profiles for switching between instruments - LED feedback on fader positions - Full-screen optimization for larger devices - Comprehensive user manual and tutorials - Standalone sound generation capability - USB connection option for lower latency - System message options - Preset configurations for popular DAWs included by default ## Recent user reviews (10 of 177) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-studio/id519720275/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Rip off *2026-01-04, version 2.2* You have to pay $2.99 to get access. As soon as you try to create a custom function you need to pay $22.99 to make changes. Would refund immediately if I could. ### 1/5 — 設定ボタンを押すと反応しなくなります *2025-12-28* midiキーボードの代わりとして使ってみようと思ったのですが、右上の設定ボタンを押したら一切反応がなくなりました。iPad OS 17.7.10です。 せっかくお金を払ったのに残念です。 ### 5/5 — Genius 💡 *2025-04-02* I’m using this app as a sound selector, mixer, & mute/unmute bottom with MainStage on tours. Great product ### 5/5 — Sensacional! *2025-01-18* App excelente para controlar pelo iPad qualquer software de mídia virtual na Daw. Recomendo! ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work on iPad mini 7 iOS 18.2 *2024-12-20* This app doesn’t work on iPad mini 7 iOS 18.2. When I tap the setting icon, this app freezes. Please fix it. ### 5/5 — Excellent once connected via midimittr app *2024-12-08* At first I thought that I had wasted my money after trying to connect two iPads. However, It works like a charm once you connect the iPads via the midimittr wireless MIDI app. You can connect multiple devices on independent MIDI channels so great if you run two or three synths on one iPad. No more drop outs when switching apps live to get to their knobs and buttons. This app is a game changer for live jams. Everything you might need in one place and with nice large and responsive knobs and switches. The only negative is the manual which doesn’t tell you how to connect one iPad or phone to another. Just use midimittr and your away. ### 5/5 — Windows11と使えた *2024-12-02* rtpMIDIを使うことでWindows11のmusescoreにmidi入力できた。 最初rtpMIDIがiPadを検出してくれなかったので手動で登録した。ポート番号は5004でいけた 「フリーズする」というレビューを見て不安だったが、右上の歯車マークを押さなければフリーズしないからmidiキーボードとしての使用には今のところ問題なし ### 1/5 — iOS17、18で使用不能 *2024-09-18* 設定画面を開こうとすると落ちるので機器との接続を試すことすらすらできません…。 ### 5/5 — 这软件单独使用就是没声，要配合宿主的 *2024-09-02* 这本来就是一款代替midi键盘的软件，非常好用，不懂的去b站看一下 ### 1/5 — Abandoned…. *2024-08-14* Don’t waste your money… Check when the last update was. ## Frequently asked questions about Midi Studio ### What does Midi Studio do? Midi Studio is a modular MIDI control surface that allows you to remotely control music software and hardware. It sends and receives MIDI messages over Wi-Fi or USB, offering a variety of touch controls like faders, knobs, and XY pads for your music production needs. It does not include a sound engine or synthesizer. ### What are the key features of Midi Studio? Key features include a modular control surface, support for CoreMidi messages over Wi-Fi and USB, and various touch controls such as faders, rotary controls, encoder controls, push buttons, toggle buttons, XY pads, and LEDs. It also offers velocity-sensitive keys, modulation, and drum pads. ### How is Midi Studio monetized? The base application is free, but certain advanced features, such as the ability to create custom layouts and specific player/mixer layouts, are available through built-in purchases or by buying the 'Midi Studio Pro' version. ### What devices is Midi Studio compatible with? Midi Studio is designed for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. It supports sending MIDI messages over a Wi-Fi network and can also connect via USB adapters like the Apple Camera Connection Kit. Note that it may not work with original Apple PC to iPhone/iPod cables. ### What kind of music software can I control with Midi Studio? You can remotely control a wide range of software and hardware that implement MIDI protocols. This includes popular DAWs and music production tools such as Apple Logic Pro/Express, Ableton Live, Max for Live, Cubase, Pro Tools, FL Studio, Reason, and Reaper, among others. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.2 — 2015-02-26 This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. -fixed issue with running program in portrait mode. -added ability to disable button sounds. ### 2.0 — 2015-01-19 -Bug fixing -iOS 7-8 support -Light refreshment in UI ### 1.3 — 2013-02-01 -Fixed crashes when opening or closing layouts -Presets for Surface and Transport layouts (only iPad): Pro Tools Reaper Reason -Purchases have been removed from the main screen page -New Layout (Program Selector) -Better knob reaction for Surface control (ability to move by horizontal and vertical) -Bug fixes ### 1.2 — 2013-01-06 Totally redesigned UI. Retina Support To Built-in Purchases added "Ability to create custom layouts" More Layouts added: Drums 4x4 DJ Mixer (Built-in Purchase) DJ CD Player (Built-in Purchase) DJ Vinyl Player (Built-in Purchase) XY Pad's More Controls. Virtual Midi added. More Keyboard Presets Keyboard Scale (Transpose) Ability to move keys by finger and more.... Enjoy! ### 1.0.1 — 2012-05-12 Fixed some small issue with screen on iPad for the users which use iOS version 4.2. Warning: This app is a Midi controller and does not include a sound engine or synth. Seien Sie vorsichtig! Diese Anwendung bietet keinen Ton, ist es um den Sound im Studio zu kontrollieren - es ist kein Sequenzer, es ist ein MIDI-Controller. Ten cuidado! Esta aplicación no proporciona un sonido, es para controlar el sonido en el estudio - que no es un secuenciador, es un controlador MIDI! Attention! Cette application ne fournit pas un son, il est de contrôler le son dans le studio - il ne s'agit pas d'un séquenceur, il est un contrôleur MIDI! Будьте осторожны! Это приложение не дает звук, это для управления оборудования в студии - это не секвенсор, это миди контролер! 조심 하라구! 그것은 MIDI 컨트롤러, 시퀀서가 아니야 -이 응용 프로그램에는 사운드를 제공하지 않습니다, ​​그것은 스튜디오의 사운드를 제어하는 것입니다. ## Apps similar to Midi Studio | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [TouchOSC](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchosc/id1569996730) | 4.5 (211) | $19.99 | Music | | [MIDI-Controller](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-controller/id1496544632) | 4.1 (33) | $3.99 | Music | | [KORG Module Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korg-module-pro/id932191687) | 4.6 (1,222) | $39.99 | Music | | [NS MIDI Player](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ns-midi-player/id1514225088) | 4.5 (196) | Free | Music | | [A–440: Pro Tuner Tuning Fork](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a440-pro-tuner-tuning-fork/id335593282) | 4.4 (184) | Free | Music | | [Mellowsound - Vintage Sampler](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mellowsound-vintage-sampler/id1313209081) | 4.3 (233) | Free | Music | ## More apps by VITALIY TARASYUK - [DAW Control](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daw-control/id574125383) - [Midi Studio Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-studio-pro/id590496392) - [Pro Midi](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-midi/id766756959) All apps by VITALIY TARASYUK: https://appshunter.io/developer/519720278 ## Related topics [production midi](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/production-midi) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-04.*