# Pad MIDI

> Mobile MIDI controller with pads and keyboard for synths and DAWs. (iPhone/iPad app by Thirteen32 Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pad-midi/id412795962 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thirteen32 Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577479080)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 102 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-01-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pad-midi/id412795962/reviews.md

## What is Pad MIDI?

Pad MIDI turns your iPhone/iPad into MIDI pads and keyboard for your synth or DAW
* Supports Bluetooth wireless / USB MIDI
* Supports native Mac OS Network MIDI (Core MIDI)
* 16 assignable / nameable MIDI pads
* Full 88 key piano
* Selectable MIDI channel and velocity
* CC / Program change controllers
* MIDI message log / debugger
* Requires external synth or plugin to produce sound

Learn how to connect here:
http://support.thirteen32.com/apps/padmidi/

## Key features

- Bluetooth and USB MIDI support
- 16 assignable MIDI pads
- Full 88-key piano keyboard
- Selectable MIDI channel and velocity
- CC and Program Change controllers
- MIDI message log/debugger

## What do users think of Pad MIDI?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Works as expected
- 👍 Simple and functional
- 👍 Great MIDI tool
- 👍 Free and functional
- 👍 Useful for triggering effects
- 👍 Good for controlling other software
- 👍 Easy setup and use
- 👍 Works with Ableton Live
- 👍 Works with GarageBand
- 👍 Works with Logic
- 👍 Works with Cubase
- 👍 Works with Reason
- 👍 Works with FL Studio
- 👍 Works with Windows (rtpMIDI)
- 👍 Works with Mac
- 👍 Good for testing MIDI

**Cons**

- 🐛 No sound output
- 🐛 Crashes on startup
- 🐛 Does not load
- 🐛 Does not open
- 🐛 Ads are intrusive
- 🐛 Paid version still has ads
- 🐛 Only one note at a time
- 🐛 No multi-touch support
- 🐛 Cannot trigger drums properly
- 🐛 Cannot play chords
- 🐛 Limited application
- 🐛 Global slider for velocity
- 🐛 No numerical velocity input
- 🐛 No octave reference on keyboard
- 🐛 Lag due to wireless connection
- 🐛 Ads cannot be escaped without purchase
- 🐛 Developers not fixing issues
- 🐛 Outdated instructions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App stays on loading page
- App crashes after splash screen
- App crashes on startup
- App won't load
- App won't open
- No sound output
- Ads cannot be escaped
- Accidentally clicked remove ad, needs refund
- Ads couldn't be clicked out of
- Notes don't work
- Cannot connect to software
- App crashes when loading
- App crashes when opening
- App automatically closes

**Most requested features**

- Multi-touch support
- Turn phone display off and maintain connectivity
- Assign velocity to saved pads
- Numerical velocity input
- Customizable button colors/styles
- XY pad or faders/rotary encoders
- More pages and knobs
- Instructional video for setup
- Support for newer software versions
- USB connection for reduced latency

## Recent user reviews (10 of 102)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pad-midi/id412795962/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Pésimo

*2020-03-17, version 2.2.1*

Se ofrece de paga pero te pone anuncios y para quitarlos tienes que volver a pagar. Debería de darles tantita pena.

### 5/5 — Simple and Functional

*2018-12-17*

I use this app to trigger click tracks in Ableton Live. The only thing that could be improved is the ability to turn my phone display off and maintain connectivity.

### 1/5 — Please support multi touch

*2018-12-14*

How could you possibly get this fat without supporting multi touch.

### 1/5 — Won't load

*2018-08-11*

Not loading up

### 5/5 — Muito bom

*2018-08-05*

Muito bom, os asnos acima que não leram o só só funciona conectado no MacBook

### 1/5 — No sound

*2018-05-19*

Can’t get the software to provide any output. Shame, it looked really useful

### 1/5 — Won't open

*2018-05-16, version 2.2.1*

The app stays on the loading page. I will rate again when fixed...

### 1/5 — does not work

*2018-01-31, version 2.2.1*

i accidently clicked remove add. please refund

### 1/5 — Not worth it

*2018-01-20*

I can’t hear any audio, some ads I just couldn’t click out of so I had to reload the app, I recommend the app Launchpad. I made some pretty good songs on that,  so much better than this piece of crap could EVER do

### 1/5 — This doesn't work at all the notes don't even work

*2017-06-10*

0/5

## Frequently asked questions about Pad MIDI

### What does Pad MIDI do?

Pad MIDI transforms your iPhone or iPad into a MIDI controller. It allows you to send MIDI messages wirelessly or via USB to control synthesizers, digital audio workstations (DAWs), or other MIDI-compatible hardware and software. The app provides both assignable MIDI pads and a full 88-key piano keyboard.

### What are the key features of Pad MIDI?

Key features include support for both Bluetooth wireless and USB MIDI connections, 16 assignable and nameable MIDI pads, a full 88-key piano layout, selectable MIDI channel and velocity settings, CC and Program Change controllers, and a MIDI message log for debugging. It also supports native Mac OS Network MIDI.

### How much does Pad MIDI cost?

Pad MIDI is a paid application. The price is a one-time purchase, and there are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description. You can find the current price on the app store where it is listed.

### What devices is Pad MIDI compatible with?

Pad MIDI is designed for iPhone and iPad devices. It supports both Bluetooth wireless and USB MIDI connections, allowing it to interface with Mac OS devices via native Network MIDI (Core MIDI). You will need an external synth or plugin to produce sound, as the app itself is a controller.

### How can I connect Pad MIDI to my synth or DAW?

You can connect Pad MIDI to your synth or DAW using either Bluetooth wireless or a USB connection. For Mac OS users, it also supports native Network MIDI (Core MIDI). Detailed connection instructions and guidance are available at http://support.thirteen32.com/apps/padmidi/.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.1 — 2025-01-15

Improve error logging

### 3.1.0 — 2025-01-14

Add button to show Bluetooth MIDI devices dialog

### 3.0.0 — 2023-09-26

Rewritten from the ground up for newer versions of iOS
Added multi-touch for pads and piano
Added Program Change/Control Change
Added logger and debugger

### 2.2.1 — 2016-10-30

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Changes for iOS 10
New midi library for better stability

### 2.1 — 2013-11-27

Changes for iOS7

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