# MidiWrist — Control synths from your Watch

> Apple Watch wireless MIDI controller with Siri voice control for synths and DAWs. (iPhone/iPad app by Uwyn, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midiwrist/id1452355349 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Uwyn, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/597132109)
- Category: Music, Music
- Price: $14.99
- Rating: 4.94/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 2 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-02-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midiwrist/id1452355349/reviews.md

## What is MidiWrist?

MidiWrist turns your Apple Watch into a wireless MIDI controller and provides Siri voice control over MIDI on all iOS devices.

The tactile feel of the digital crown combined with haptic feedback, gives you control over any MIDI synthesizer by touching your wrist, even when you're not looking.

MidiWrist makes no sound on its own.

Any CoreMIDI application or device can be controlled by MidiWrist. This includes Virtual MIDI, Network MIDI, Bluetooth MIDI and Physical MIDI Devices through a supported MIDI hardware interface.

Note that Siri activation with "Hey Siri" might not work on the same device that is running the audio app that you want to control, due to the audio device being used for other purposes.

Features:

• Four knobs can be controlled with the Digital Crown
• Macro control over multiple synth parameters from the Digital Crown
• Remotely Play / Stop / Record / Rewind your DAW from your Watch
• Knobs can be controlled individually or simultaneously
• Knobs can be linked to preserve their offsets
• Four buttons can be toggled by tapping the Watch
• Buttons can either be stateful or momentary
• Siri voice control over the buttons
• Program changes through the digital crown or by tapping the Watch
• Transport control over MIDI Machine Control (MMC) or Mackie Control Universal (MCU)
• Scrub transport with the digital crown
• Save / Undo / Toggle Cycle / Toggle Click through MCU
• Siri support for all Transport commands
• XY pad with individual messages for each axis
• Optional haptic feedback for all Watch interactions
• Optional value display on the Watch
• Configurable colors for all knobs and buttons
• Configurable labels for knobs and buttons
• Configurable MIDI channels and CC numbers
• Hide the Watch pages that aren't needed
• Save your configurations to presets for easy retrieval
• MIDI learn for easy controller configuration
• MIDI input to sync the state of the controllers with the controlled synths
• Advertise as a Bluetooth MIDI device
• Connect to other Bluetooth MIDI devices
• Monitor the last MIDI values on the iPhone
• Low latency and fast response

## Key features

- Apple Watch MIDI controller
- Siri voice control for MIDI
- Digital crown control
- Haptic feedback
- DAW remote control
- Configurable knobs and buttons
- Save presets

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midiwrist/id1452355349/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very useful

*2023-11-30*

I control my ForScore sheet music app’s backing tracks from my watch. You do have to have the phone with you. The midi routing is done in the app on the phone. There is set up required in the ForScoe app also.

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for your review! I appreciate it!

### 1/5 — Next to useless.

*2022-07-03*

Apart from controlling a synth installed on the iPhone, this app is pretty well worthless. Could get it to pair with my MacBook Pro. So midi was locked inside my iPhone. Get TouchOSC instead. A proper app with well written instructions unlike MidiWrist.

**Developer response:** Hi Pdjones,

Apple Watch devices can't be paired with MacBook Pros, that's a limitation that Apple created. Apple enforces that your iPhone is always what's talking to the Apple Watch. Your iPhone can however connect to your MacBook Pro over Network MIDI or Bluetooth MIDI.

MidiWrist has detailed configuration examples in the manual on how to make the connection, including screenshots and many different scenarios: https://uwyn.com/midiwrist/docs/

### 5/5 — Great Concept and Excellent Execution

*2019-03-10*

If you are a dedicated iOS musician, and happen to own an Apple Watch, you must purchase this immediately! I found a bunch of uses for it and the developer keeps adding new features. He’s also been very helpful and this is an example of a situation where you will be very glad you spent what isn’t even that much money.

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for the review! Very glad you're enjoying MidiWrist!

## Frequently asked questions about MidiWrist

### What is MidiWrist?

MidiWrist is a paid application that transforms your Apple Watch into a wireless MIDI controller. It allows you to control MIDI synthesizers and DAWs directly from your wrist, offering tactile control via the digital crown and haptic feedback, as well as Siri voice commands.

### How much does MidiWrist cost?

MidiWrist is a paid app priced at $14.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features for controlling MIDI devices and DAWs from your Apple Watch.

### What devices does MidiWrist support?

MidiWrist is designed to work with your Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It enables wireless MIDI control across these iOS devices, allowing for flexible music production setups.

### Can MidiWrist be used offline?

While MidiWrist itself doesn't make sound, it requires a connection to a CoreMIDI application or device to function. This means you can use it with offline synths or DAWs as long as the MIDI connection is established.

### Does MidiWrist have ads?

No, MidiWrist does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience, allowing users to focus on controlling their music production tools without interruption.

### How often is MidiWrist updated?

MidiWrist was last updated on July 27, 2019, to version 1.2.1. While the update frequency is not explicitly stated, users can expect ongoing support and potential improvements for this music production utility.

### What is the age rating for MidiWrist?

MidiWrist has an age rating of 4+. This indicates that the app is suitable for users of all ages and does not contain content inappropriate for younger audiences.

### How does MidiWrist compare to other MIDI controller apps?

MidiWrist distinguishes itself by leveraging the unique capabilities of the Apple Watch, such as the digital crown and haptic feedback, for intuitive control. Its integration with Siri for voice commands also offers a distinct advantage for hands-free operation in music production.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2019-07-27

* MidiWrist by default doesn't stay active in the background anymore to preserve battery power.
* Added setting that makes MidiWrist stay active in the background to send MIDI messages as quickly as possible.

### 1.2.0 — 2019-05-08

Added support for all Watch Complications.

### 1.1.0 — 2019-03-20

• Siri voice control over MMC and MCU Transport (Play, Stop, Record, Rewind)
• Siri voice control over additional MCU commands (Save, Undo, Cycle, Click)
• Siri voice control over CC buttons
• MidiWrist is now universal and supports Siri voice control on iPads and iPhones without Apple Watch

### 1.0.3 — 2019-03-09

• Knobs and Buttons can now optionally have a label to better identify them on the Watch
• Pages on the Watch app can now optionally be hidden through the Settings on the iPhone app
• Transport now supports MCU (Mackie Control Universal) as well as MMC (MIDI Machine Control)
• Transport MCU supports Save, Undo, Cycle and Click in the Force Touch menu.
• The digital crown now allows the transport to be scrubbed.
• Text fields in the iPhone app now have a 'clear' button on the right

### 1.0.2 — 2019-02-28

• MidiWrist now supports iTunes Files Sharing to access its internal presets
• Presets can now be shared by swiping right and selecting the share action
• Files with the .mwri extension are now recognized and opened by MidiWrist as presets

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