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MIDIHayden - Control Surface

MIDIHayden - Control Surface

Concertina MIDI Controller

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Archived App (Last seen on 4 Apr 2026)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 10, 2010
  • September 17, 2021

Developer

Michael Eskin
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This app provides a 53-button virtual control surface for playing MIDI synthesizers on your iPad. It offers customizable MIDI settings and a layout designed for Hayden concertina variations. It requires external MIDI hardware or compatible virtual instruments to produce sound.

✓53-button Hayden Concertina layout
✓CoreMIDI control surface
✓Customizable MIDI settings
✓Virtual MIDI instrument support
✓Chord playing with multi-touch
✓Note name display
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What's New in MIDIHayden

3.1

September 17, 2021

Bug fixes. Upped the base iOS version to 13.0

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User reviews

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Outstanding

This is one of the coolest things I've ever seen. I'm playing VSTs in Ableton Live using the iPad. And unlike the rinky-dinky little keyboards in some other apps that mistakenly try to imitate a piano-style keyboard on a surface that's completely unsuited for it, this interface gives you access to a full range of notes so you can do some serious playing. The Jammer concept also has an interesting history I was unfamiliar with before but now intend to delve into.

I had it up and running in 10 minutes. You need to install some extra software but there are clear instructions on the website and I had no problems with them.

It's actually worth buying an iPad just for this app! That's how good it is.
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FAQ

What is MIDIHayden?

MIDIHayden is a 53-button virtual control surface for the iPad designed to emulate a Hayden concertina. It allows you to control hardware or software MIDI synthesizers.

Does MIDIHayden produce sound on its own?

No, MIDIHayden does not produce any sound. It functions solely as a controller, sending MIDI data to external hardware or virtual instruments.

What kind of concertina layout does MIDIHayden use?

MIDIHayden features a 53-button layout based on the R. Morse Beaumont Hayden Concertina, with an added D# on the left side for enhanced playability of common variations.

How can I play chords with MIDIHayden?

You can play chords by touching multiple buttons simultaneously. For optimal chord playing with four or more fingers, it's recommended to disable 'Multitasking Gestures' in your iPad's settings.

What MIDI settings can I adjust in MIDIHayden?

You can adjust volume, MIDI channel, attack velocity, and semitone transposition (+/- 12). All MIDI settings are saved and restored automatically.

How does MIDIHayden connect to other apps?

MIDIHayden can send MIDI data to all CoreMIDI apps using 'Omni' mode or to specific virtual ports in apps like Sonosaurus ThumbJam when 'Virtual Port' is selected.

What is the price of MIDIHayden?

MIDIHayden is available for a one-time purchase of $4.99.

Does MIDIHayden have ads?

No, MIDIHayden does not contain advertisements.