# MTVP — MIDI Timecode Video Player

> MIDI Timecode Video Player (iPhone/iPad app by Matthew Schultz.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtvp/id6766230197 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matthew Schultz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874733808)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtvp/id6766230197/reviews.md

## What is MTVP?

MTVP is a MIDI-controlled video player with a timecode display for music composing and scoring.

I had a very simple need: Use my synth/sequencer to control playback of :30/:60/:90 second social media videos on my iPhone, with a timecode display, for scoring music. 

Existing apps are heavy, had a ton of features I didn't want or need, and were all overkill for this simple task. I just wanted to control a video via PLAY/STOP/CONTINUE sent from my synth/sequencer, and see a timecode to understand timing.

MTVP does this simply and easily, because that's all it does.

Features:

- Responds to MIDI system transport messages: play, stop, and continue (with SPP)
- Supports MIDI CC control of start/stop/continue via custom configuration
- Timecode display
- Auto BPM detection from MIDI clock
- Hybrid clock sync (timecode corrects to MIDI clock every beat)
- Use app with a saved video or no video
- Loads video files locally. Takes a bit longer to load, but no privacy concerns and works even without an internet connection.
- Mute video audio
- Mute toggle, On, and Off available as custom CC mapping for hardware control
- Bluetooth support
- Auto/Light/Dark appearances
- MIDI connection selection, memory, and state detection
- Connect directly via cable or use a Mac as a wireless MIDI hub
- Supports Apple Shortcuts
- Works on Apple Silicon Macs, too!
- Works with any MIDI-compatible DAW, sequencer, or software

Configuration:

- Tap on the TIMECODE to configure preferences

Important Note:

While MTVP's timecode corrects to MIDI clock every beat, it doesn't attempt to keep the video in sync with the device that sends the start/continue command. Once you send a command, the video free-plays. The video will eventually drift and get out of sync with your device(s), but it's negligible for very short social media videos.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-05-30

No release notes.

## More apps by Matthew Schultz

- [XZZZX](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xzzzx/id6758739740)
- [Toast Juggle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toast-juggle/id6762563513)

All apps by Matthew Schultz: https://appshunter.io/developer/1874733808

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