# MIDI XY-PAD — Control your MIDI instruments

> Network MIDI controller app for sending two simultaneous controllers. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Lauer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-xy-pad/id1491657131 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Lauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/300205595)
- Category: Music, Productivity, Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.43/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.3 · 6 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-12-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-xy-pad/id1491657131/reviews.md

## What is MIDI XY?

MIDI XY-PAD allows you to send two controllers at once via (network) MIDI.

How to use:

1. On your mobile device: Choose your controllers and the polarity.
2. On your macOS device: Open Audio-MIDI-Setup and create a network MIDI session. Connect your mobile device.
3. Play!

## Key features

- Send two controllers simultaneously
- Network MIDI support
- Select controllers and polarity
- macOS Audio-MIDI-Setup integration
- Real-time instrument control

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-xy-pad/id1491657131/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work, Arbitrary limitations

*2025-04-12*

Doesn’t connect iPad to Mac when other MIDI apps connect fine. Also has strange, arbitrary limitation of assigning only 1-15.

### 5/5 — Very good and reliable

*2022-04-24*

This app is exactly what I have been looking for. It’s a simple, free way to control dynamics and expression on my virtual instruments. Best of all it’s accessible because it’s on the phone! 

Great work!

### 2/5 — Needs upgrade

*2021-02-16*

This can only update CCs 1-15. Should allow more values, I need 21.

### 5/5 — WORKS!!!!!!

*2020-03-26*

This works with rtp MIDI set up on Windows. Great for controlling mod wheel and other parameters in the DAW since my keyboard does not have wheels. It would be great if there is an option to disable on of the axi as well. Simple to use without significant latency.

## Frequently asked questions about MIDI XY

### What is MIDI XY-PAD used for?

MIDI XY-PAD allows you to send two controllers simultaneously via network MIDI. This enables you to control your MIDI instruments remotely from your mobile device.

### How do I connect MIDI XY-PAD to my macOS device?

On your macOS device, open Audio-MIDI-Setup, create a network MIDI session, and then connect your mobile device running MIDI XY-PAD to this session.

### What devices does MIDI XY-PAD support?

MIDI XY-PAD is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### Is MIDI XY-PAD free to use?

Yes, MIDI XY-PAD is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What is the age rating for MIDI XY-PAD?

MIDI XY-PAD has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is MIDI XY-PAD updated?

The app was last updated on December 31, 2019, with version 1.0.1. Further update frequency is not specified.

### What is the user rating for MIDI XY-PAD?

MIDI XY-PAD has an average rating of 3.4 stars based on 7 ratings.

### Can MIDI XY-PAD control multiple MIDI instruments at once?

The app is designed to send two controllers at once via network MIDI, which can be used to control various aspects of your MIDI instruments.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2019-12-31

(FIXED) On some devices, a polarity flip rendered the following MIDI data inconsistent.

### 1.0 — 2019-12-29

No release notes.

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