Best Midi Recorder Apps

4.6(65 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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.

MIDI Memo Recorder by Line 6

Strong Contender

2.0(5 ratings)

Free

Record and play back any MIDI data on your mobile device. Easily store, find, recall, and email MIDI information like synth sounds and effect patches. Firmware updates for compatible hardware are also managed through this app.

MIDI Memos: Recorder + Player by Mayank Sanganeria

Record, play, share MIDI

Worth Considering

Sample accurate MIDI recordingMPE supportFour independent MIDI tracks

5.0(3 ratings)

Free

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Quickly capture musical ideas with a single tap. Record MIDI from external keyboards or the built-in on-screen piano, then instantly share clean MIDI files to your favorite DAWs. It's a streamlined tool for songwriters and musicians.

More Midi Recorder apps to explore

MIDI Tape Recorder

Perfect MIDI recording

$9.99

This app offers a unique approach to MIDI recording, capturing performances with audio-like precision. It focuses on preserving the nuances of your playing without altering timing, ideal for expressive MPE performances. Simple controls make it fun to record, play back, and loop MIDI.

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Spire: Music Recorder & Studio

Record songs, make music

High-quality vocal recordingMulti-track recording and mixingAutomatic Soundcheck for levels and tone

Record high-quality vocals and create multi-track music projects on your mobile device. Easily import beats, layer vocals, mix tracks, and collaborate with others. Share your finished songs directly to social media platforms.

free with in-app purchases

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MIDI Wrench

MIDI Monitor & MIDI Controller

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

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.

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MIDI Host: Router & Patchbay

Connect All Your MIDI Gear

$6.99

This app acts as a professional MIDI patchbay for your mobile devices, allowing you to visually route MIDI signals from controllers to multiple synthesizers. It supports various connection types and offers zero latency for lag-free performance. A dedicated button helps manage "stuck notes" during live shows.

Multi-device MIDI routingUniversal USB-C, Bluetooth LE, WIDI supportZero latency CoreMIDI engine

Inspect. Control. Rule.

Discover USB, Bluetooth, and RTP MIDI devicesSend specific MIDI commands (Notes, CC, System Common, Real-Time)Monitor inbound MIDI with live, timestamped log

This app helps you discover, test, and troubleshoot MIDI devices like controllers and synths. It allows you to send specific MIDI commands and monitor incoming messages with timestamps for verification.

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LoopBud - AUv3 MIDI Recorder

Record, Loop and Jam with MIDI

$5.99

Record, loop, and jam with unlimited MIDI patterns and bars. Features two recording modes, quantization, and tempo control for live performance effects. Export MIDI for further editing in other applications.

Unlimited MIDI patterns and barsAdd and New recording modesQuantization with adjustable levels

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing and controlling MIDI devices and data. It includes features for monitoring MIDI events and status, editing and storing SysEx data, recording and playing MIDI, and sending program changes. It supports Core MIDI and Network MIDI, and can import MIDI files from other applications.

MIDI event monitorSysEx editor & librarianMIDI recorder & player

Turn sensors into MIDI music

$0.99

Transform device sensors and real-world data into MIDI control and musical notes. Create multitrack recordings, adjust performances with per-track controls, and export to any DAW. Connect environmental data to your music.

Sensor-to-MIDI mappingReal-world data integrationMultitrack recording

MIDI Device Preset Manager

Real-time CC parameter controlCustomizable knob and button layoutsSave and recall presets

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a tactile control surface for MIDI hardware. Easily map and adjust every CC parameter with intuitive knobs and buttons, then save and recall presets for seamless sound design and live performance.

MIDI Sequencer and Controller

$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

Touch, motion and face control

$3.99

$8.99 | 56% OFF

Transform your mobile device into a versatile wireless MIDI controller. Utilize touch, motion, and device sensors to control virtually any aspect of your music production software. Save and share custom layouts for a personalized workflow.

Wireless MIDI control via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or USBTouch controls: drum pads, keyboard, XY pad, fadersMotion control: accelerometer, gyro, compass, pressure

MIDI Recorder: Bluetooth Piano

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paid

Bluetooth & USB MIDI capture

Smart start recordingSilence-based auto-stopSaves to standard MIDI (.mid)

Capture your musical improvisations and spontaneous ideas with this app. It automatically records your playing to a standard MIDI file, playable in any music software. Customize recording start and stop, and view notes in real-time.

free with in-app purchases

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MIDI Scribe

Auto-capture Practice Sessions

Automatic take captureConfigurable idle time for new takesManual take control via MIDI commands

This app automatically records practice sessions from MIDI instruments, segmenting takes by breaks or specific MIDI commands. Review and organize your recordings with a piano roll, star favorites, and export them as MIDI files. It prioritizes user privacy with no ads or data collection.

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BandLab – Music Maker & Beats

AI Music Tools, Editor & DAW

Virtual instruments and audio presetsAI music generatorAuto-tune vocals

Create music on the go with this free app. Record vocals, make beats, and mix demos using a mobile DAW. Collaborate with others and access exclusive AI tools and distribution opportunities with an optional membership.

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freemium

SynthBridge MIDI Synth

SoundFont Piano & 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.

free with in-app purchases

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Midi Chief

by Marcos Gennari Patroni

$7.99

Connect and control your music setup with universal MIDI connectivity. Supports both USB and Bluetooth MIDI devices, offering enhanced control for select Bluetooth gear. Designed for musicians of all levels to manage rigs and focus on performance.

Universal MIDI connectivityUSB MIDI device supportBluetooth (BLE) MIDI device support

Capture and Share MIDI Logs

Capture MIDI messages (text/hex)Microsecond precision timestampsShare logs via text/email

Capture and share MIDI messages from external instruments. View logs in text or hex with precise timestamps. Export as MIDI files or share via text/email. Supports Bluetooth LE connections and message filtering.

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