Best Midi Sequencer Apps

4.4(13 ratings)

Free

A free and open-source music sequencer designed for hobbyist composers, game developers, and indie artists. Comprehensive documentation is available to help users get started with its features.

Fugue Machine : MIDI Sequencer by Alexandernaut

Multi-playhead piano roll

Strong Contender

4.9(624 ratings)

$19.99

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This music sequencer uses multiple playheads to create complex melodic patterns inspired by Baroque and serialist composition techniques. Manipulate speed, direction, and pitch to generate unique soundscapes.

Midi Amuser by Tilmann Schuepfer

Midi Looper and Arranger

Worth Considering

Sequincer: MIDI Sequencer

4.8(6 ratings)

Free

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.

More Midi Sequencer apps to explore

Music Composition Studio

Grid-based note inputAdjustable note duration and velocityMulti-track composition

Compose music on the go with this grid-based MIDI sequencer. Easily add notes, adjust durations, and build complex arrangements with multiple tracks and instruments. Supports MIDI and MusicXML import, and works as a standalone app or AUv3 plugin.

Sequentia: MIDI Sequencer

(17)

freemium

Generate riffs, chords & drums

Generative MIDI patternsHardware synth controlDAW integration

This app transforms your iPhone into a powerful MIDI sequencer for hardware synthesizers and drum machines. Generate complex musical patterns, control parameters, and integrate with your DAW. Save and export your creations for further editing.

(10)

freemium

Frenzy MIDI Sequencer

by Daniel Hooper

Physics-based note generationBuilt-in tone generatorExternal MIDI connectivity

This application generates random musical patterns using physics-based objects. It allows you to play a built-in tone generator or connect to external MIDI devices and software.

(9)

Helium AUv3 MIDI Sequencer

by 4Pockets.com

$7.99

$14.99 | 47% OFF

This app is a powerful MIDI sequencer designed for music production. It allows users to create and arrange complex musical pieces with multiple tracks, extensive clip libraries, and advanced looping features. Easily organize and import MIDI data to build songs efficiently.

16 Tracks per instanceOver 7000 MIDI clips libraryMedia Bay for organizing clips

SAND: Audio MIDI Sequencer

(55)

paid

Record & Make Music, Host AUv3

Grid sequencer for MIDI and audio clipsInstrument and MIDI tracks with effectsAudio tracks for recording and editing

This mobile music creation tool allows you to sketch ideas, compose with MIDI and audio clips, and host AUv3 plugins. It's designed for a fast and creative workflow, enabling you to build musical projects anywhere. The app offers a free trial before unlocking full features via in-app purchases.

free with in-app purchases

(90)

MIDI Sniffer

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.

(2)

MIDI-out systemBluetooth LE MIDI supportAudiobus 3 support

STEPS - MIDI Sequencer

by Reactable Systems SL

$0.99

Create complex rhythmic patterns with this powerful MIDI sequencer. Control any MIDI-compatible app, send MIDI over network, and synchronize external hardware synths. Features a user-friendly interface for seamless performance and editing.

Gravity & Wind: MIDI Sequencer

(13)

paid

Play Gravity. Generate MIDI.

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.

(2)

Launchpad - Music & Beat Maker

Play, Record & Remix like a DJ

Multi-color grid for sound triggeringDJ-style performance effectsWeekly updated soundpacks

Create and remix electronic music with a user-friendly grid interface. Access a vast library of sounds, apply DJ-style effects, and record your performances. Hundreds of new soundpacks are released weekly to inspire your next track.

free with in-app purchases

(35K)

MIDI XY-PAD

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.

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.

(1)

ZOA — Living MIDI Sequencer

Generative melodies for synths

$8.99

This app generates melodies, harmonies, and rhythms using a unique cellular automaton approach. It allows for deep customization of musical parameters and offers flexible MIDI connectivity for controlling external synthesizers or audio units.

Generative melody, harmony, and rhythm creationInteractive cellular automaton gridFour independent voices with customizable settings

StepBud - AUv3 MIDI Sequencer

(44)

paid

Audio Unit for Step Sequencing

$4.99

This app is a versatile MIDI sequencer that allows for unlimited steps and detailed control over each step's parameters. It integrates with other music apps and supports various sequencing modes for creative performances.

Unlimited stepsStep parameter control (note, velocity, rate, etc.)Custom MIDI CC messages

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MIDI Controller/Oscilloscope

16ch sequencer + 8ch scope

Multi-touch velocity-sensitive keyboard16-channel step sequencer with piano rollReal-time 8-channel oscilloscope

This app combines a multi-touch performance keyboard, a 16-channel step sequencer, and a real-time oscilloscope. It allows seamless integration with hardware synthesizers and audio gear via USB, enabling music creation and analysis.

Control • Play • Perform

$19.99

This app is a powerful 16-track MIDI step sequencer designed for iOS devices. It allows users to create complex musical patterns with high resolution, elastic timing, and per-step control. It integrates with external synths and samplers, offering extensive features for melody, harmony, and drum sequencing.

16-track AUv3 MIDI step sequencerHigh resolution and elastic timingPer-step control and step FX