Best Midi Keyboard App Alternative

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 Keyboard by Gianluca Natalini

Strong Contender

3.0(2 ratings)

$1.99

This app expands MIDI capabilities for musicians, offering two independent virtual keyboards with 9 octaves each. It allows connection to external MIDI keyboards and includes a MIDI player with real-time soundfont and instrument selection. Effects like reverb and distortion are also available.

MIDI Wrench by Christian Schoenebeck d/b/a Crudebyte

MIDI Monitor & MIDI Controller

Worth Considering

SFZ, SF2 Player · Piano & Pads

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 Midi Keyboard App Alternative apps to explore

KeyPad MIDI Controller

Touch-optimized piano keyboard9-pad drum gridXY performance pad

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.

This app offers a realistic piano keyboard simulator with a variety of instruments and features for all skill levels. Record your performances, experiment with chord modes, and enjoy offline play with adjustable settings.

10 high-quality instrumentsChord mode for easy playingMIDI recording and piano roll

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Expressive MIDI Controllers

KB-1 Keyboard Suite

$14.99

This app offers a suite of expressive virtual keyboards and controllers for creating music. It supports playing multiple instruments simultaneously with advanced features like MIDI Polyphonic Expression, scales, and chords. Explore various layouts and expression controls for a versatile musical experience.

8 distinct Keyboard LayoutsMIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE)Scales and Chords

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Simple Piano: Magic Piano Keys

by Narek Hayrapetyan

88-key full scale pianoNotes displayed on keysRealistic sound with no latency

Learn to play the piano with a realistic 88-key virtual instrument. Features notes displayed on keys for easy learning from tutorials and multi-touch support for up to 32 simultaneous notes. Enjoy a simple interface for immediate play.

Pianio - Learn Piano Keyboard

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free

Play Songs with Falling Notes

88-key virtual keyboardInteractive song lessonsMIDI connectivity

Master piano with an 88-key virtual keyboard, interactive song lessons, and MIDI connectivity. Explore various instruments, record your music, and get real-time feedback to improve your skills.

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QWERTY keyboard piano mappingConfigurable pads for notes, chords, and messagesScale-configurable virtual keyboard

Sidecar MIDI Controller

by Secret Base Design

$4.99

Transform your QWERTY keyboard or game controller into a powerful MIDI controller for your iOS music apps. Play melodies, trigger chords, and adjust synth parameters with ease, even while running other apps in the background.

by Dr. Garbers Softwareentwicklung

$1.99

Play MIDI files with customizable sounds and playback speeds. This app allows you to transpose, mute tracks, and follow notes on a virtual keyboard. It also supports lyrics display and spoken announcements for bars and beats.

Load MIDI files and sound librariesAdjust playback speed and transposeVisualize notes on a keyboard

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MIDI Recorder with E.Piano

by Ryouta Kira

Record and playback MIDI signalsIntegrated FM E.Piano soundsOn-screen keyboard for note input

Record and play back MIDI performances with an integrated FM E.Piano. Capture musical ideas anywhere using the on-screen keyboard or external MIDI devices. Save recordings in the Standard MIDI File Format 0.

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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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Play Realistic Pianos & More

Pianoteq 8

Physical modeling sound generationSimulates pianos, electric pianos, guitars, and moreRealistic playability

This virtual instrument uses advanced physical modeling to generate realistic sounds for a wide range of instruments, including pianos, electric pianos, and guitars. It offers compact file sizes and faithful sound reproduction, making it ideal for musicians on the go. Connect a MIDI device and start playing, or use it as a plugin in other music applications.

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Isomorphic grid layout for intuitive playingBuilt-in Element sound engineAudio Unit v3 plugin support

Isotope MIDI Keyboard

by Jaewon Choi

$6.99

This app offers an intuitive and accessible way to play music and learn music theory. Its unique isomorphic grid layout simplifies chord playing and understanding note relationships, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced musicians.

by Thirteen32 Pty Ltd

$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.

Bluetooth and USB MIDI support16 assignable MIDI padsFull 88-key piano keyboard

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iPiano - A Virtual Keyboard

by iNfernalSoft LTD

Full 88-key piano rangeStudio quality stereo sound3 distinct sound types

This app offers a realistic virtual piano experience with studio-quality stereo sound and a full 88-key range. Enjoy a clean, ad-free interface with features like reverb and velocity sensitivity for expressive play. It's designed for intuitive musical exploration.

Piano Keyboard App: Play Songs

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Learn keys & Create Your Music

88-key piano keyboardAdjustable keyboard sizeMetronome

Learn and play piano anytime, anywhere with a full 88-key virtual keyboard. Record your musical creations, save them, and share them with friends. Offers a metronome and adjustable keyboard size for a personalized experience.

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Your virtual MIDI Keyboard

Musk MIDI Keyboard

$1.99

This app functions as a virtual MIDI keyboard with expandable sound libraries. It allows users to play notes, send and receive MIDI data to other apps or hardware, and customize instrument sounds and channels. It supports various import methods for sound fonts and integrates with other music production tools.

Multi-touch keyboard (8 octaves)Import custom sound libraries (sf2, dls, exs)Send/receive MIDI notes to/from other apps/hardware

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Real Piano electronic keyboard

How to play piano and keyboard

100 piano lessonsFull 7 octaves ScaleKeyboard and Chord Mode

Learn and play piano or electronic keyboard on your mobile device. Offers video lessons, interactive loops, and a vast library of instruments and chords. Record and share your performances.

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