Comparison

KQ MIDI Modulate vs my59

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

Head to head
About

KQ MIDI Modulate

This tool is designed for advanced MIDI users to manipulate and route MIDI signals. It offers extensive control over signal conversion, note triggering, and pad-based MIDI output, including AUv3 plugins. It does not produce sound on its own.

Highlights
  • MIDI signal conversion
  • 8x16 pad output
  • Free MIDI device routing
  • AUv3 plugins included
  • Note and control signal triggering
  • Customizable signal filtering
Features
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This is a tool for MIDI experts. Not recommended for beginners. - This app by itself does not produce sound. - It converts input MIDI signals and outputs them. - You can use 8x16 pads to output any MIDI signal. - You can route MIDI devices freely. - This app includes 2 AUv3 Plugins. - Compatible only with MIDI 1.0; MIDI 2.0 is not supported. - The developer uses this app conveniently with a MIDI wind controller. Convert Converts the values of control signals. Cannot be set per channel. Note Ctrl, Threshold: Transmit note on messages only if the value of the Note Ctrl is above the threshold. Key: Key of the note signal Vel1: Velocity of Note On Vel0: Velocity of Note Off CC: Control Change AT: Channel Aftertouch PB: Pitch Bend PC: Program Change N/A: Not applicable HR: High Resolution - when enabled, handles 14-bit signals. E: Envelope, tap to open the settings window. F: Filter, tap to open the settings window. LPF: Low-pass filter, smoothes out value changes. The higher the Strength value, the slower the change. HPF: High-pass filter, applies only abrupt value changes. The value automatically approaches the Return Base value. The higher the Strength value, the faster the change. Tap the graph to switch between line graph, history, and bar graph. Long press the graph and tap “Edit Curve” to edit the curve. "- 0 +" denotes the offset; this value is added to the input value. Press the button in the top left corner to switch to a minimized view. The "!" in the top right corner is the panic button. Pressing it sends All Notes Off and All Sound Off messages. Trigger Sends signals according to the rules upon receiving specified MIDI signals. You can specify channels. Harmony: Shifted note signals Channel Rewrite: Rewrite of channels Signal Trigger: Trigger of any MIDI signal Value Offset: Increment/decrement of value Filter: Suppression of transmission Pad Consists of 8x16 pads. Note: Note signal CC/AT/PB Oneshot: Control signal (when pressed) CC/AT/PB On/Off: Control signal (press/release) Program: Patch Change (bank selectable) Convert Offset: Offset specification for the Convert screen Load Preset: File loading on the Profiles screen Misc/SysEx: Any signal Latch: Pads become toggles. If a group is specified, the pads act as radio buttons. Options Key Delay: Delays Note On Velocity Convert: When outputting Vel1 in Convert, select whether to always convert or only when legato is not present MIDI Rx Channel: Receiving channel MIDI Tx Channel: Transmitting channel Filter Other Channel: Suppress transmission of channels other than receiving channel Duplicated Notes: Specifies handling of duplicated notes Note that: The application and description contain machine-translated text.

About

my59

Features
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Experience the power and authenticity of a classic programmable calculator from the late 1970s directly on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. my59 is not just a calculator app; it is a faithful, highly accurate emulator that brings a piece of computing history into the modern era. Whether you are an engineer, a student, a retro-computing enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates the raw power of vintage programmable calculators, my59 delivers an authentic, uncompromised experience enhanced with the latest Apple ecosystem features. KEY FEATURES: Authentic Design & Feel: A meticulously crafted interface inspired by classic programmable calculators of the era, complete with a faithful keypad layout and display. Full Emulation: Supports the complete original instruction set, memory registers, and programming logic. Write and execute programs just as you would on the original hardware. Modern Workspace: Fully optimized for all screen sizes, including seamless portrait and landscape modes on iPad, and native support for Apple Silicon Macs. Built-in Documentation: Never get stuck. Full documentation, manuals, and quick references are integrated directly into the app for easy access. UNLOCK FULL POWER (Premium): my59 is free to download and try. Upgrading to Premium (available as a flexible subscription or a lifetime one-time purchase) unlocks the ultimate workstation: Complete Module Library: Get unrestricted access to all expansion packs and library modules. iCloud Sync: Keep your programs, memory state, and modules seamlessly synchronized across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Advanced Saving & Sharing: Save an unlimited number of custom programs and easily share them with other users. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ This app is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Texas Instruments Inc. or any of its subsidiaries.

Screenshots

KQ MIDI Modulate4 screens
my594 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: my59 at Free against KQ MIDI Modulate's $5.99. KQ MIDI Modulate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

my59 is free to download; KQ MIDI Modulate costs $5.99 up front. my59 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. KQ MIDI Modulate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KQ MIDI Modulate ships an update fortnightly, my59 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
KQ MIDI Modulate versus my59: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKQ MIDI Modulatemy59
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyouta KiraMiroslav Perovic

In-app purchases

None

KQ MIDI Modulate

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

my59

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock Full App$19.99

Questions

Is KQ MIDI Modulate free?
KQ MIDI Modulate costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is my59 free?
my59 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KQ MIDI Modulate or my59 have ads?
Neither KQ MIDI Modulate nor my59 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KQ MIDI Modulate or my59?
KQ MIDI Modulate ships an update fortnightly, and my59 every 5 weeks. Most recently, KQ MIDI Modulate was updated on October 6, 2026 and my59 on October 16, 2026.

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