# Play&Sing — Play on your MIDI and sing

> iPad app for pianists and singers to play MIDI instruments and sing with effects. (iPhone/iPad app by Peter Hafner.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-and-sing/id1633212114 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Peter Hafner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625319412)
- Category: Music, Music, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 34 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-07-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-and-sing/id1633212114/reviews.md

## What is Play&Sing?

Play&Sing is app designed for iPad. If you are a pianist and a singer, this is something for you. Have your software setup ready every time you open the app. Just connect your MIDI keyboard and headphones to your iPad, load your favorite piano or other instrument and you can Play&Sing.

Features:

- Load or drag and drop .sf2, .dls, .mp3 and .wav files from native Files app into MIDI controlled sampler
- Use virtual keyboard or any MIDI controller to control the instrument(sampler)
- Connect sustain pedal to your midi controller and play piano instrument
- Use your iOS supported audio interface to connect industry standard microphones and monitors
- Live monitor your microphone with live effects 
- Monitoring with minimal latency
- Reverb
- Delay

It just works features:

- Drag and drop files
- MIDI Hot-Plug
- Audio is resumed after call or other interruption while app is running 
- App don't let the screen turn off, so you can play and sing
- Indicator of charging the device

- Play&Sing

Other features are coming soon! 


* Adapter, MIDI controller and headphones are required for all features.

* In case your iPad is using lightning connector you need Apple USB camera adapter to connect your USB MIDI controller.
* In case your iPad is using USB-C connector you need USB-C Hub with USB 3.0 and audio jack to connect your USB MIDI controller and headphones.


Leather texture: 
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Wood texture:
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Other textures are created by developer of this app.

Framework used for virtual keyboard and MIDI functionalities: https://audiokit.io/documentation/audiokit/

Developer's site: http://peterhafner.maweb.eu

## Key features

- MIDI keyboard and microphone support
- Load .sf2, .dls, .mp3, .wav files
- Virtual keyboard control
- Live monitor with effects (Reverb, Delay)
- Minimal latency monitoring
- Screen stays on while app is running


## Frequently asked questions about Play&Sing

### What devices does Play&Sing support?

Play&Sing is exclusively designed for iPads. You will need an adapter for certain iPad models to connect your MIDI controller and headphones.

### How does Play&Sing handle audio interruptions?

Play&Sing is designed to resume audio playback seamlessly after calls or other interruptions, ensuring your performance is not disrupted.

### Can I use my own instrument sounds with Play&Sing?

Yes, you can load your own instrument sounds by dragging and dropping .sf2, .dls, .mp3, and .wav files directly from your iPad's native Files app.

### Does Play&Sing have ads?

No, Play&Sing does not contain advertisements. It offers an uninterrupted experience for musicians.

### What is the user rating for Play&Sing?

Play&Sing has an excellent rating of 5.0 stars based on 2 user reviews, indicating high user satisfaction.

### How often is Play&Sing updated?

The latest version, 1.4, was released on August 26, 2022. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the app is actively maintained.

### What are the minimum requirements for using Play&Sing?

To use all features of Play&Sing, you will need an adapter, a MIDI controller, and headphones. Specific adapter types depend on your iPad's connector (Lightning or USB-C).

### Does Play&Sing prevent the screen from turning off?

Yes, Play&Sing keeps your iPad's screen active while the app is running, allowing you to play and sing without interruption.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2022-08-26

Version 1.4

- Virtual keyboard:

double keyboard with option to move around octaves and option to resize keyboard layout by adding or removing keys on each side of claviature

- Drag and drop files:

drag supported audio file from any app and drop this file on load button or on virtual keyboard

- Bug fixes

Stay tuned for more features!

### 1.3 — 2022-07-31

Version 1.3

- audio interface support
- bug fixes

Stay tuned for more features!

### 1.2 — 2022-07-17

Version 1.2

- added support for loading .dls, .mp3 and .wav files into MIDI controlled sampler
- improved loading of files
- UI range for MIDI keyboard fixed from (1 - 120) to (1-127)

Stay tuned for more features!

### 1.1 — 2022-07-11

Version 1.1

- MIDI sustain pedal support
- error loading some .sf2 files bug fixed
 
Stay tuned for more features!

### 1.0 — 2022-07-08

No release notes.

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