Velocity Keyboard

Velocity Keyboard

MPE MIDI Controller Audio Unit

97 ratings
33 reviews
#177 in paid Music
🎡 Music
$9.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 8, 2019
  • September 24, 2025

Features

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About

This app offers a versatile MPE MIDI controller with advanced velocity sensing and multiple interface layouts. It provides extensive MIDI CC control and flexible modes for both MPE and non-MPE synthesizers, enhancing musical expression.

βœ“Advanced velocity sensing algorithm
βœ“Four interface layouts (Keyboard, String, Scale, Drum Pad)
βœ“Standalone app and Audio Unit support
βœ“8 simultaneous MIDI CC sources
βœ“Smooth MIDI pitch bending
βœ“Custom scale highlighting
βœ“Pitch bend correction algorithm
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What's New in Velocity Keyboard

1.3.22

September 24, 2025

Smaller fixes and improvements.

Charts

Top Paid

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Music

This app dropped -11 positions in Music chart.

Last updated on July 26, 2026.

User reviews

Superlative

Fantastic and extensively tweakable MIDI controller from a very responsive developer who has been a leader in IOS fretboard controller innovation since the earliest days of IOS.

Really is magic

I did an iPad gig with organ with the rotary active on the Y access. Just great and a sensible layout with a fair amount of custom ability.

Not good for iPad to MacBook connection

This will not connect to Logic as a controller. Neither will it connect to BFD3. I believe this is to control iPad apps only and is not usable as a midi controller for the MacBook wired or not. Thoroughly disappointed I spent $10 to find that out. The app also crashes a lot, and sometimes the scale is on the page, but only when the app feels like it wants it there. No matter the buttons I push I cannot get the Scale to show on the keys unless I am in drum pad.
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A must have tool for iPad music making!

Thank you to the devs for the recent update that fixed OS26 issues!

This is far and away my favorite midi input app for iPad. Super flexible, but still nice and simple. Perfect for using as an AUv3 controller inside Logic and AUM. Being a Linnstrument user in my home studio, this app gives me the playing surface I’m used to on-screen turning my iPad into a fantastic portable music making machine. Worth every penny!
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splendid

Perfect for plane and train journeys as to not have to pull out the linnstrument, and get some pad practice in. marvelous

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FAQ

What is Velocity Keyboard?

Velocity Keyboard is a powerful MPE compatible MIDI controller app for iOS. It features a unique velocity-sensitive algorithm that tracks touch force, offering extensive control over MIDI parameters and enhancing musical expression.

What are the key features of Velocity Keyboard?

Key features include advanced velocity sensing, four interface layouts (Keyboard, String, Scale, Drum Pad), support for 8 simultaneous MIDI CC sources, smooth pitch bending, custom scale highlighting, and a pitch bend correction algorithm for more in-tune playing.

How much does Velocity Keyboard cost?

Velocity Keyboard is a paid application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a one-time purchase for full access to all features.

What devices is Velocity Keyboard compatible with?

The app is designed for iOS devices and functions as both a standalone application and an Audio Unit. It supports devices with 3D Touch for advanced touch force sensing.

What makes Velocity Keyboard different from other MIDI controller apps?

It utilizes less RAM by not loading audio samples, offers MIDI aftertouch controls for post-note pressure changes, supports custom scale highlighting, provides multiple layout options, and features updated velocity sensing and pitch correction algorithms for improved playability and expression.