Best Beat Pad Midi Apps

3.0😐(1 ratings)

$0.99

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a versatile MIDI controller. It offers wireless and USB connectivity, customizable pads, and a full piano keyboard for your music production needs. Requires external hardware or software to generate sound.

What We Love

👍 Works as expected
👍 Simple and functional
👍 Great MIDI tool
👍 Free and functional
👍 Useful for triggering effects
👍 Good for controlling other software
👍 Easy setup and use
👍 Works with Ableton Live
👍 Works with GarageBand
👍 Works with Logic
👍 Works with Cubase
👍 Works with Reason
👍 Works with FL Studio
👍 Works with Windows (rtpMIDI)
👍 Works with Mac
👍 Good for testing MIDI

Room to Improve

🐛 No sound output
🐛 Crashes on startup
🐛 Does not load
🐛 Does not open
🐛 Ads are intrusive
🐛 Paid version still has ads
🐛 Only one note at a time
🐛 No multi-touch support
🐛 Cannot trigger drums properly
🐛 Cannot play chords
🐛 Limited application
🐛 Global slider for velocity
🐛 No numerical velocity input
🐛 No octave reference on keyboard
🐛 Lag due to wireless connection
🐛 Ads cannot be escaped without purchase
🐛 Developers not fixing issues
🐛 Outdated instructions

KeyPad MIDI Controller by DiscoDSP LLC

SFZ, SF2 Player · Piano & Pads

Strong Contender

4.9(13 ratings)

Free

Transform your device into a professional MIDI controller with touch-optimized piano keys, drum pads, and performance controls. It supports SFZ, SF2, WAV, and M4A samples, and can control iOS apps, hardware synths, and Mac software wirelessly or wired.

Drum Pads 24 Beat Maker Music by Beat Squad LLC

Make EDM, trap, dubstep beats

Worth Considering

Pocket-Sized MIDI Controller

4.7😊(12K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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Create your own music with a vast library of sounds and a powerful drum pad machine. Design unique sound packs, record tracks, and share your creations with a global community of musicians and beatmakers.

What We Love

🎉 Nostalgic and memorable
👍 Easy to use and intuitive
🎶 Excellent sound quality and variety
💯 Best beatmaking app
🎨 Allows for creative expression

Room to Improve

💰 Subscription model is expensive
🐛 Bugs and glitches with updates
🔒 Difficulty accessing purchased content
📺 Too many ads
🔍 Lack of search functionality

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miniMIDI

Wired or wireless MIDI connection16 customizable padsVelocity-adjustable keyboard

Transform your iPhone into a powerful MIDI controller for your Mac. Easily connect wirelessly or via wire to control software instruments in Logic Pro X and GarageBand. Features include customizable pads and a velocity-sensitive keyboard.

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Customizable control canvasUSB, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi connectivityPiano roll

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Midi-Morf

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Monitor incoming MIDI eventsSend MIDI messagesVirtual MIDI keyboard, buttons, and knobs

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Inspect. Control. Rule.

MIDI Keyboard & Controller

$3.99

This app provides a portable MIDI keyboard and controller for musicians, allowing them to play notes, trigger drum samples, and control parameters. It connects wirelessly or via USB to popular DAWs and synthesizers without extra software.

Play MIDI notes with piano keysTrigger drum samples with drum padsControl pitch bend with a slider

Midi Controller - Remote & USB

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Pads, Fader & Keyboard

USB, WLAN, and Bluetooth connectivityCustomizable buttons, pads, and slidersSend Notes, CC, and Program Change values

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a versatile MIDI controller. Send notes, control changes, and program changes wirelessly or via USB to any compatible DAW or hardware. Customize your workspace with unlimited, dynamic controls.

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Control your MIDI instruments

MIDI XY-PAD

Send two controllers simultaneouslyNetwork MIDI supportSelect controllers and polarity

This app enables sending two controllers simultaneously via network MIDI. It's designed to control your MIDI instruments by allowing you to select controllers and polarity on your mobile device, then connect to a network MIDI session on macOS.

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Beat Maker – Drum Pad Music

Make Beats & Learn Fast

Beat Maker & Drum PadLearn GuitarPiano & Keyboard

Create music with a virtual drum pad, guitar, and piano. Compose beats, play melodies, and record your tracks easily. Suitable for beginners and aspiring producers.

Midi Looper and Arranger

Connect up to 10 MIDI instrumentsConnect up to 10 MIDI controllersZero latency

This app allows you to connect, control, and record up to 10 MIDI instruments and controllers across 10 tracks. It manages routing, recalls instrument states, and enables live looping and complex song arrangements with a stable clock and zero latency.

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Chorda: Chord Pads & MIDI

Choose your key. Play chords.

Play chords in key without music theoryOn-board sampler with multiple soundsUSB MIDI output to DAWs and hardware

This app allows you to play chords in any key without needing music theory knowledge. It features a built-in sampler, MIDI output for DAWs, and recording capabilities. Explore various pad modes, effects, and an arpeggiator for creative musical expression.

SynthBridge MIDI Synth

MIDI synth and looper

MIDI controller support (Bluetooth, USB, Network)SoundFont (SF2/SF3) loading and playbackMulti-touch piano keyboard and drum pads

Transform your device into a versatile MIDI sound module and virtual piano. Load SoundFont files, connect controllers, and utilize expressive performance tools for practice, production, or live music.

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Ui MIDI mixer

by Pavel Beseda

Assign virtual faders via MIDI learnControl MICS, LINE, SUBS, DRUMS, GUITAR volumeRemotely enable/disable FX effects

Control your audio mixer's virtual faders, effects, and parameters remotely using your hardware MIDI controller. Assign controls with a built-in "learn" function for seamless integration without touching the mixer's display.

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MIDI Sequencer and Controller

WiDI - MIDI Studio

$1.99

Create custom MIDI control surfaces and an integrated step sequencer to send MIDI events and play sequences. Connect to MIDI instruments and DAWs via network sessions or class-compliant interfaces. Automate control values with advanced modulation options.

Customizable control surface (buttons, pads, knobs, faders)Integrated step sequencer with multiple tracksMIDI Network Session support for DAWs

This application allows users to play MIDI files on their Apple devices. It supports various MIDI formats, custom sound fonts, and synchronized lyrics. Advanced features like audio export and MIDI output connection are available via a one-time purchase.

Play standard MIDI files (.mid, .midi, .kar)Support for custom SoundFonts (.sf2, .dls)View time-synced lyrics

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Beat Studio - Music Maker

Drum Pad Machine & Sampler