# takeamidi — recorder / monitor / filter

> MIDI monitoring, filtering, and live sampling tool for musicians. (iPhone/iPad app by Alexey Nadzharov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takeamidi/id6503200884 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alexey Nadzharov](https://appshunter.io/developer/729549192)
- Category: Music
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 9 MB
- Released: 2024-07-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takeamidi/id6503200884/reviews.md

## What is takeamidi?

“takeamidi” is a MIDI monitoring tool / MIDI filter / live sampler that allows you to quickly grab recent data as a MIDI file

The application’s MIDI buffer contains recent 10 seconds / 1 minute / 10 minutes of MIDI input; 
The recording can be paused and cleared with appropriate buttons

You can export the contents of the buffer by dragging a “file” icon in the lower left corner of the app window. 

Log window shows data of the selected time range

You can use this app as a MIDI filter. It supports Channel, System Common, Realtime and System Exclusive messages to be displayed and / or filtered.

Standalone and AUv3

## Key features

- MIDI monitoring
- MIDI filtering
- Live MIDI sampling
- Buffer recording (10s, 1m, 10m)
- MIDI file export
- Channel, System Common, Realtime, System Exclusive message support
- Standalone and AUv3 support

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takeamidi/id6503200884/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best 1.99 Midi Utility

*2026-02-20*

It's so good, use it all the time and it's a monster of a utility. Besides Mosaic- this is the best midi looper/duplicater. utility ever on iOS. IT HAS DRAG AND DROP MIDI FILES ( perfect to drag into Helium, or your favorite piano roll)

### 1/5 — Crashes on iPad Air 11"

*2025-12-04*

I have an iPad Air 11" M2 with iPadOS 26.1. The app crashes with SIGABRT when opened stand-alone, or with SIGSEGV when opened as AUv3 in AUM. The crashes are almost instantaneous. This may relate to the different screen size of this iPad. It makes the app totally unusable. It works fine on my iPad 6 with the traditional 9.7" screen and iPadOS 17.

Edit: I have just learned that there is a testflight version 1.0.3 which does work in current OS. This has been available at least since May 2025, but has not yet been released. Unfortunate.

### 3/5 — Great app but plugin version crashes in iOS 18

*2025-05-12*

I would give this five stars if the plugin would work on iOS 18.4.1. Currently it crashes on my iPad 9 when I try to load it into AUM or LoopyPro. I see others reporting similar problems in the LoopyPro forum.

### 2/5 — AUv3 Broken

*2025-02-22*

Hasn’t been loading in any host (Audiobus 3, AUM, etc.) the past few months.

### 3/5 — drag and drop

*2024-08-13*

what are the apps that I can drop midi into? Saw the one on the demo which works and tried one other which did not work. Manual does not say what the requirements are. What are they?

## Frequently asked questions about takeamidi

### What is takeamidi?

takeamidi is a MIDI monitoring tool, filter, and live sampler. It allows users to capture recent MIDI input into a buffer and export it as a MIDI file. It also supports filtering various MIDI message types.

### How long can takeamidi record MIDI data?

The MIDI buffer in takeamidi can store recent MIDI input for 10 seconds, 1 minute, or 10 minutes, depending on your selection.

### Can I export MIDI data from takeamidi?

Yes, you can export the contents of the MIDI buffer by dragging the file icon located in the lower left corner of the app window.

### What types of MIDI messages can takeamidi filter?

takeamidi supports filtering Channel, System Common, Realtime, and System Exclusive messages. These can be displayed and/or filtered according to your needs.

### What devices is takeamidi compatible with?

takeamidi is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is available as both a standalone application and an AUv3 plugin.

### How much does takeamidi cost?

takeamidi is a paid application priced at $1.99. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements.

### When was takeamidi last updated?

The latest version of takeamidi, 1.0.3, was last updated on March 27, 2026. The app was initially released on July 23, 2024.

### What is the age rating for takeamidi?

takeamidi has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-03-27

- Updates for standalone app in iOS 26
- Updated JUCE framework

### 1.0.2 — 2024-08-06

* MIDI monitoring bugfixes

### 1.0.1 — 2024-08-04

* fixed tempo handling in AUv3
* some performance improvements
* all buttons are now available as AUv3 parameters. Please note that automation of "Wait" requires the automation of "Pause" to be disabled
* "Color" mode to visualise channel messages with different colors

### 1.0.0 — 2024-07-23

No release notes.

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