# Pianist Pro

> Professional virtual piano app for iPad with recording, MIDI, and built-in instruments. (iPhone/iPad app by MooCowMusic Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pianist-pro/id358857758 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MooCowMusic Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/283853765)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 114 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 116 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2010-04-01
- Data updated: 2026-07-23
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pianist-pro/id358857758/reviews.md

## What is Pianist Pro?

As featured in the Apple 'Your Verse' and 'iPad is Musical' TV Ads, recommended by The New York Times, The Independent, The Daily Telegraph, Rolling Stone Magazine, and played live by legendary band Squeeze on the Jimmy Fallon show (NBC).

--To take your compositions to the next level, be sure to check out our amazing new Digital Audio Workstation app for iPad: Looptical Music Studio--  

Pianist, the ORIGINAL iPhone piano, turns Professional for the iPad with photo-realistic graphics and an unbelievable sound. Pianist Pro was the number one music app for the iPad at release.


MAIN FEATURES
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- Full recording and overdub facility.
- Live MIDI control of external synths via CoreMidi, USB, Network MIDI, OSC or DSMI.
- Standard MIDI File import and export.
- Audio (WAV) file export.
- 16 professionally recorded instruments (pianos, organs, guitars, synths).
- Built-in effects, arpeggiator and drum machine.
- Soft and Sustain pedals, and velocity based on key strike position.
- A full 88 key Single or dual keyboard layout with configurable key size.
- Onscreen pitch bend, modulation and swell pedal controls.
- Vibrato and Low-Pass Filter.

Pianist Pro is a virtual piano designed specifically for the iPad, with the same great interface and style that has made Pianist the best known piano on the iPhone, and a whole host of new features too.

It features full MIDI import and export capability, allowing you to record song ideas while on the road and export them via MIDI to your Digital Audio Workstation back at the studio.  You can also use Pianist Pro as a great master MIDI keyboard, either with USB, CoreMIDI, or via Wi-Fi.  Drive your soft or hard synths wirelessly from the sofa, or from another room.  Pianist Pro can even be used as a MIDI sound source, driven by an external hardware keyboard.

A built-in arpeggiator allows the user to create perfectly timed runs just by holding down a few keys, and complex patterns of notes and chords can be programmed into the arpeggiator and played back live. Pianist Pro makes it easy to play shuffle-beat blues piano, complete with walking bassline and overlayed jazz chords - all by simply holding down a single chord.  Changing the chord changes the melody but maintains the tight rhythm provided by the arpeggiator.  A drum machine offers an elegantly simple interface for adding rhythm, with a choice of drum kits to suit a range of musical styles. While a delay effect can be used to bring energy and interest to a synth bassline, or guitar or piano riff.

The 'Scale Piano' interface allows the user to select a musical scale from a large choice of presets (eg. Natural Minor or Pentatonic Blues) or define their own scales from scratch.  Notes and runs on that scale can then be played back in any key, simply by sliding a finger up and down a virtual touch-pad on-screen.

Musicians at all levels have raved about Pianist Pro.  Visit our website (moocowmusic.com) for demonstration videos, a full description of functionality including the user manual, and more screenshots.

If you require assistance, please click on the support link. We aim to answer all emails within 24 hours.

## Key features

- Full recording and overdub facility
- Live MIDI control
- Standard MIDI File import/export
- 16 professionally recorded instruments
- Built-in effects, arpeggiator, and drum machine
- 88 key configurable keyboard layout
- Scale Piano interface

## Recent user reviews (10 of 114)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pianist-pro/id358857758/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I Love This App!

*2021-10-22, version 1.9.6*

I have used this app for many years. I am a vocalist and although the app has had more capabilities than I need I enjoy using it. I can play scales, play in more than one octave, and play in different patches. I have always appreciated being able to use this app!

### 3/5 — Great but no iPad Pro 11 inch fullscreen support

*2020-01-06, version 1.9.6*

It’s a really decent app but 
1. there’s no support for iPad 11 inch. Please provide fullscreen support for iPad Pro 11 inch.
2. there’s no email support to give feedback.

### 1/5 — I HATE THIS APP

*2019-05-05, version 1.9.6*

THIS APP DOSENT LET YOU IMPORT UR OWN MUSIC AND IS A WASTE OF UR MONEY I HATE IT I WANT TO DO TAYLOR SWIFT AND ALL THEY HAVE IS FIR ELISE I HATE THIS APP THE KEYS DONT TUNE AND I HATE IT DONT BUY IT!

### 5/5 — Still the best

*2018-09-03, version 1.9.6*

I'm a huge fan of this app. However it became a bit outdated. It resets on every startup and you need to tweak it every time. The update or fix would be appreciated! Thanks for your work!

### 5/5 — Really good...

*2018-02-04, version 1.9.6*

...except it has a glitch where the volume control, sustain and soft buttons turn themselves reset when swapping between apps - should fix that. I like to swap between GarageBand and this app to quickly change to the piano while playing guitar on GarageBand, but can’t do it properly because of the effects buttons turning themselves off and the volume resetting when I jump from GB to Pianist Pro. I have still rated it five stars because it is excellent otherwise, and goes beyond just piano playing with other included features.

### 1/5 — Dinero mal gastado!

*2017-08-07, version 1.9.6*

Me parece que no pasa de ser una aplicación como para jugar, pero de "Pro" no tiene nada! Hablando de la sensibilidad del teclado deja mucho que desear, no funciona de acuerdo a la fuerza con que presione las teclas como en Garage band, sino que depende de el área donde presione la tecla, muy malo, dinero mal gastado.

### 3/5 — 🙏🏼

*2016-02-18, version 1.9.5*

Update! please

### 1/5 — Хрень

*2015-11-15, version 1.9.5*

Плохие и нереалистичные регистры, жалко потраченных денег. С гараж бэнд даже не сравнится.

### 3/5 — Network MIDI 利用はお勧めできない

*2015-08-13, version 1.9.5*

Network MIDI 目的で買ってみたが、レイテンシが大きくて使えない。YAMAHA の Arp & Dr Padのほうがフリーなのに優秀だった。

### 3/5 — Nice sound

*2015-06-18, version 1.9.5*

This piano has a nice sound. I was able to join to my keyboard via midi and it worked straight away. 
Unfortunately (unless I missed it) there is no background audio, making it useless for my purposes. - to play whilst looking at the music on my songbook app, and playing the song.                    
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## Frequently asked questions about Pianist Pro

### What is Pianist Pro?

Pianist Pro is a virtual piano application specifically designed for the iPad. It offers a professional-grade experience with realistic graphics and high-quality sound, featuring a full 88-key layout and a variety of musical instruments.

### What are the main features of Pianist Pro?

Key features include full recording and overdub capabilities, live MIDI control for external synthesizers, standard MIDI file import and export, audio file export, 16 professionally recorded instruments, a built-in arpeggiator and drum machine, and customizable keyboard settings.

### How much does Pianist Pro cost?

Based on the provided information, Pianist Pro is a paid application. There is no mention of free versions, subscriptions, or in-app purchases for additional features or content.

### What devices is Pianist Pro compatible with?

Pianist Pro is designed specifically for the iPad. Its features and interface are optimized for the tablet's larger screen and touch capabilities.

### How can Pianist Pro be used for music creation?

Musicians can use Pianist Pro to compose and record ideas with its full recording facility and MIDI export. The app also functions as a master MIDI keyboard, allowing users to control external synths wirelessly or via USB. The arpeggiator and drum machine further assist in creating rhythmic and melodic patterns.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.6 — 2017-02-09

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

Added support for 64 bit processors.

### 1.9.5 — 2014-05-18

- Note transpose range increased to +-24.
- Sound engine optimization.
- Removed Line 6 Midi Mobiliser 1 support. (Line 6 no longer support their early Midi Mobilizer 1 hardware on recent iPad models, and unfortunately we have had no option but to remove support for that device.  MidiMobilizer II is still supported, as are any CoreMIDI-based interfaces, and any class-compliant MIDI interfaces utilizing the Camera Connection Kit)

### 1.9.4 — 2012-03-27

Recent changes:

Version 1.9.4 - Arpeggiated notes are now properly transmitted via Network MIDI.

Version 1.9.3 - Hi-resolution Retina display graphics added for the new iPad.

Version 1.9.2 - Multitasking and fast-app switching added.

### 1.9.3 — 2012-03-23

Hi-resolution Retina display graphics added for the new iPad.

### 1.9.2 — 2012-02-21

- Multitasking and fast-app switching added.
- External MIDI control optimized.
- MIDI files with recorded pedal changes are now correctly saved.

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