Comparison

V vs MIDI Controller

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

V

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V-1HD+ Remote is an application for remotely controlling the Roland V-1HD+ video switcher. Instead of making settings on the unit or taking up the preview monitor, you can control most of the following functions in real-time with the V-1HD+ Remote. -Switching video and audio -Specifying the effect assigned to each video bus -Changing volume levels -Adjusting the degree of effects applied -Saving and recalling eight preset memories -Adjusting the output video -Making system settings etc Notes: *The V-1HD+ you are connecting to must be running at the latest version(Version 1.10 or later). *For the connection method on the V-1HD+ itself, please refer to the V-1HD+ Remote User's Manual. *For the settings on the V-1HD+ itself, please refer to the V-1HD+ User's Manual. https://proav.roland.com/global/products/v-1hd_plus/support/

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MIDI Controller

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a portable MIDI controller for Mac. MIDI Controller - Ctrlly sends standard MIDI messages to GarageBand, Logic Pro, and other MIDI-compatible music apps on your Mac. Play software instruments, trigger pads, and control assignable parameters without buying an additional MIDI controller. MAIN FEATURES • 4Ɨ4 multitouch pads Customize MIDI channel, note, velocity, and label. • 8 faders Send MIDI CC with precise 0–127 values and configurable ranges. • Knobs and buttons Use 8 knobs and 8 buttons. Buttons support momentary and toggle modes and can send CC or Program Change messages. • Touch keyboard Play with multiple fingers and use octave controls, Pitch Bend, and Modulation. • Custom presets Save, rename, duplicate, and delete your MIDI mappings. Presets stay on your device, and no account is required. • Connect to Mac Use Apple Network MIDI or Bluetooth MIDI. Choose an output destination, send a test note, and follow the built-in Mac setup guide. • MIDI Monitor See recently sent notes, CC, Program Change, and Pitch Bend messages to quickly check your connection and mappings. • Panic Immediately release active notes and send All Notes Off if a note becomes stuck. FREE FEATURES Connection management, the Bluetooth MIDI entry point, the Mac setup guide, test notes, MIDI Monitor, purchase restoration, and Panic are free to use. MIDI CONTROLLER PRO Sending performance MIDI from the pads, faders, knobs, buttons, and keyboard, as well as editing mappings and managing presets, requires a MIDI Controller Pro subscription. Weekly and annual subscriptions are available. Prices and currency are shown in the App Store. No free trial is offered. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when you confirm your purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it at any time in your Apple ID subscription settings. BEFORE YOU START This app does not produce sound. You need a Mac running GarageBand, Logic Pro, or another MIDI-compatible app to hear your software instrument. This version is designed for Mac. It does not promise support for Windows, external MIDI hardware, MPE, SysEx, sequencing, recording, or project-level two-way DAW control. This app uses Apple's standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MIDI Controller3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: V at none against MIDI Controller's 2. V also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. MIDI Controller sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. V asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
V versus MIDI Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVMIDI Controller
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 43 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoland Corporationę˜ŽčˆŖ Ꝏ

In-app purchases

None

V

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MIDI Controller

Subscriptions2
  • MIDI Controller Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • MIDI Controller Pro Annual$24.991 Year

Questions

Is V free?
V is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MIDI Controller free?
MIDI Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do V or MIDI Controller have ads?
Neither V nor MIDI Controller shows ads.

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