Best Production Midi Apps

4.5(2 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Easily convert your singing, humming, or whistling into production-ready MIDI notes. Edit and refine your melodies in a piano roll editor and export them directly to your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). This app requires no prior music theory or keyboard skills.

MIDI Controller PRO WiFi, USB by Marvin Krueger

Keyboard, Pads & DAW Remote

Strong Contender

4.7(25 ratings)

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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.

KeyPad MIDI Controller by DiscoDSP LLC

SFZ, SF2 Player · Piano & Pads

Worth Considering

Midi Controller - Remote & USB

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.

More Production Midi apps to explore

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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Pocket-Sized MIDI Controller

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.

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.

Auto-capture Practice Sessions

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.

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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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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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 Check - Diagnose Tool

Check-up your MIDI Connection

$1.99

Diagnose and troubleshoot MIDI connections on your devices. View active connections, monitor incoming messages, and filter unwanted data. Record MIDI messages in the background with a clear, intuitive interface.

Detect active MIDI connectionsView incoming MIDI messagesSend test MIDI notes and control messages

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.

BounceBud Physics Based MIDI

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free

Generative music making

$3.99

$5.99 | 33% OFF

This app generates MIDI notes through a unique physics-based system. Balls collide with customizable keyboards, triggering MIDI events. It offers extensive control over note scales, velocity, and MIDI channels for diverse musical creations.

Physics-based generative MIDI sequencingCustomizable keyboards with MIDI note triggersAdjustable ball count, speed, and size

The essential MIDI player

Visual MIDI playbackTempo and key controlAdvanced track controls

This app is a powerful and modern MIDI player designed for musicians, learners, and creators. It offers visual playback, tempo and key control, and advanced track management. Import custom soundbanks and enjoy features like synchronized lyrics and a 3D visualizer.

🔧 Utilities

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Capture and Share MIDI Logs

MIDI Sniffer

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.

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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Smart Rotary MIDI Controller

Knob Lab

Remote DAW controlUSB, WiFi, Bluetooth connectivityVirtual MIDI support

This application transforms your iOS device into a versatile MIDI controller. It allows you to manage various DAWs and music software remotely via USB, WiFi, or Bluetooth. Create intricate control setups with a single rotary knob, affecting multiple MIDI destinations simultaneously.

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MIDIKeys - MIDI Controller

Send MIDI Data to Apps/Synths

Virtual MIDI keyboardSend MIDI messagesOctave transposition

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 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.