Best Keypad Midi Controller Apps

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.

MIDIKeys - MIDI Controller by Michael Eskin

Send MIDI Data to Apps/Synths

Strong Contender

3.4(16 ratings)

Free

This app acts as a virtual MIDI keyboard controller, allowing you to send MIDI messages to synthesizer apps and hardware. It offers customizable velocity, octave transposition, and tilt controls for expression.

MIDI Wrench by Christian Schoenebeck d/b/a Crudebyte

MIDI Monitor & MIDI Controller

Worth Considering

4.6(71 ratings)

Free

This app acts as a versatile tool for managing MIDI devices on iOS. It allows you to monitor incoming MIDI messages in real-time and send your own MIDI commands using virtual controls. It's useful for troubleshooting MIDI setups and understanding device communication.

More Keypad Midi Controller apps to explore

Midi Controller Pro

by Michael Chourdakis

Custom MIDI preset designConnect to Windows and OSX13 highly customized controls

Design and control MIDI setups with a professional-grade tool for iOS. Create custom presets with a wide array of controls, connect to Windows and OSX, and utilize advanced features like JavaScript support for complex setups.

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MIDI Keyboard & Controller

MIDI-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

by Michael Chourdakis

Connects to Windows and OSXMultiple connection optionsNumerous free presets

This free application allows iOS users to connect to Windows and OSX devices, offering multiple connection options and numerous pre-made settings. It serves as a MIDI controller for music production and performance.

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MIDI Controller PRO WiFi, USB

Keyboard, Pads & DAW Remote

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

Create and control music with a customizable digital MIDI interface. Connect via USB, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi to your favorite MIDI-compatible software. Offers a variety of built-in components for flexible music production.

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Custom OSC & MIDI Controller

Mult Controller

📊 Productivity

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Bluetooth MIDI Connect

KORG BLE MIDI

Wireless Bluetooth MIDI connectionConnects to Korg controllersCompatible with iPhone/iPad

Wirelessly connect Korg's Bluetooth MIDI controllers to your iPhone or iPad. This app enables seamless integration for a variety of Korg devices, enhancing your mobile music production setup.

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Bluetooth MIDI Controller

MC Pad - Bluetooth MIDI

Bluetooth MIDI controllerControl compatible devicesSupport PC, CC, and Note commands

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a versatile Bluetooth MIDI controller. Send MIDI commands to compatible devices and software, offering customizable controls and a hierarchical preset structure for live performances.

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Make great music anywhere

GarageBand

Virtual instruments (keyboard, guitar, drums)Multi-track recording (up to 32 tracks)Live Loops for DJ-style creation

Transform your device into a portable recording studio. Create music with virtual instruments, record vocals and guitars, and mix multi-track songs. Explore a vast library of sounds and effects to produce professional-sounding tracks anywhere.

MIDI Sequencer and Controller

Customizable MIDI control surfaceIntegrated step sequencerMIDI CC and Note generation

Create custom MIDI control surfaces and sequences for your music production. Map buttons, pads, knobs, and faders to send MIDI events and control instruments or DAWs. Features an integrated step sequencer for composing musical ideas.

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Bluetooth Midi Controller

Control your BLE Midi devices.

Wireless MIDI controlBluetooth Low Energy supportUp to 64 faders (128 on iPad)

Transform your iOS or iPadOS device into a wireless MIDI controller. Seamlessly manage your favorite DAWs, instruments, and effects on iOS, iPadOS, and desktop via Bluetooth LE. Offers extensive fader control for precise adjustments.

Control your MIDI instruments

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.

Wireless Midi Controller

Monitor MIDI activity on your iOS device. Filter events by type, group, or channel, with detailed packet interpretation in decimal and hexadecimal. Send feedback directly to the developer.

Monitor MIDI activityFilter events by type, group, or channelDetailed event packet interpretation

MIDI Device Preset Manager

Transform your iOS device into a wireless MIDI controller. Play your favorite DAWs and instruments on iOS, iPadOS, and desktop using Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI. Features a 16-pad matrix with selectable octaves.

Wireless MIDI controller16-pad matrixSelectable octave

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7III Tap: Live MIDI Controller

Ableton Live Controller

Device view with keyboards and sequencersClips view for launching and editingMixer view with integrated clips

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a powerful MIDI controller for music production. It offers versatile views for instruments, sequencers, clip launching, and mixing, allowing for hands-on control of compatible software and hardware. Experience full functionality with a one-time purchase.

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Modular MIDI control surfaceWi-Fi and USB connectivityFaders, knobs, buttons, XY pads

Midi Studio

by VITALIY TARASYUK

$1.99

This app acts as a modular MIDI control surface, allowing users to remotely control software and hardware via Wi-Fi or USB. It offers various touch controls like faders, knobs, and XY pads for music production and studio setups.

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