# MIDItina — Concertina CoreMIDI Controller

> English concertina CoreMIDI controller for virtual and hardware MIDI synthesizers. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Eskin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miditina/id362234005 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Eskin](https://appshunter.io/developer/342739369)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-03-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miditina/id362234005/reviews.md

## What is MIDItina?

MIDITina is an English Concertina CoreMIDI control surface.

MIDITina doesn't produce any sound on its own, it is for playing hardware or software VST-style MIDI synthesizers via CoreMIDI hardware interfaces connected to the dock connector or virtual MIDI instruments running on your device such as my own CelticSounds app, IK Multimedia SampleTank or Sonosaurus ThumbJam.

The entire range may be transposed up or down up to two octaves in semitone increments using the "Transpose (semitones)" slider on the settings page.

While playing, you may also optionally send real-time volume, expression, modulation, or wind controller MIDI messages by tilting the iPhone/iPod to the right or left.

Here's the settings changes required for two popular synth apps:

IK Multimedia SampleTank:

- In Settings (touch the gear icon), enable "Background Audio"

Sonosaurus ThumbJam:

- In "Prefs", under "MIDI Control", in "MIDI General Options" enable "Use CoreMIDI" and "Active in Background"

Other CoreMIDI compatible synth apps will have similar settings.

## Key features

- CoreMIDI controller
- Plays hardware/software MIDI synthesizers
- Transpose up to two octaves
- Real-time MIDI messages via tilting
- Compatible with popular synth apps

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miditina/id362234005/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App won't open on iPhone 6

*2016-04-11*

Can't even get the application open. I want my money back!!

## Frequently asked questions about MIDItina

### What is MIDItina used for?

MIDItina is a CoreMIDI controller designed to emulate an English concertina. It allows you to control hardware or software MIDI synthesizers, producing sound through those external or virtual instruments.

### Does MIDItina produce its own sound?

No, MIDItina does not produce any sound on its own. It acts solely as a controller, sending MIDI signals to other synthesizers or virtual instruments that generate the actual audio.

### How can I change the pitch range in MIDItina?

You can transpose the entire range of MIDItina up or down by up to two octaves in semitone increments. This is controlled using the 'Transpose (semitones)' slider found on the settings page within the app.

### Can MIDItina send real-time MIDI messages?

Yes, while playing, MIDItina can optionally send real-time volume, expression, modulation, or wind controller MIDI messages. This is achieved by tilting your iPhone or iPod to the right or left.

### What devices does MIDItina support?

MIDItina is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It utilizes CoreMIDI hardware interfaces connected to the dock connector for external control.

### How often is MIDItina updated?

The latest version of MIDItina is 4.0, and it was last updated on January 15, 2023. This indicates a relatively infrequent update cycle.

### What is the age rating for MIDItina?

MIDItina has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals interested in music creation.

### Does MIDItina have ads?

No, MIDItina does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an uninterrupted user experience without any ad interruptions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0 — 2023-01-15

Updated for newer iOS versions

### 3.1 — 2019-06-09

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 3.0 — 2016-05-01

Fixes for iOS 9 and iPhone 5/6 compatibility.

### 2.1 — 2012-11-22

Made it easier to operate the MIDI and label settings buttons, they were a bit small previously

### 2.0 — 2012-11-07

Added CoreMIDI support for hardware MIDI interfaces and virtual MIDI synths running on the iPhone or iPad.

Note: This version no longer supports the pre-CoreMIDI DSMIDI-WiFi server based wireless MIDI any more. If you're want to keep using DSMIDI-WiFi, please don't update to this new version.  (But you really should, the CoreMIDI version is so much more useful in so many ways and works with so many more devices and software synths for iOS...)

## More apps by Michael Eskin

- [Concertina - Anglo Concertina](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/concertina-anglo-concertina/id343270484)
- [Regulators for Uilleann Pipes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/regulators-for-uilleann-pipes/id348529289)
- [JustDrones - Tunable Just Intonation Drones](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/justdrones-tunable-just-intonation-drones/id348861427)
- [Englitina - English Concertina](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/englitina-english-concertina/id349451473)
- [Uilleann - Pocket Irish Pipes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uilleann-pocket-irish-pipes/id353684178)
- [Canntina - MacCann Concertina](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canntina-maccann-concertina/id360579654)

All apps by Michael Eskin: https://appshunter.io/developer/342739369

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