Apps Like Knob Lab for iPhone and iPad
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TouchOSC Mk1
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Control and receive MIDI/OSC messages remotely
Control and monitor music software and hardware via OSC and MIDI protocols. Send and receive messages over Wi-Fi or CoreMIDI. Connect to DAWs like Logic Pro, Ableton Live, and Pure Data. Adjust parameters in real time and receive feedback.
Navichord Lite chord sequencer
Denis Kutuzov
Create chords, loop progressions, trigger ideas
Create and save progressions with visual feedback. Trigger chords via MIDI footswitch. Sync progressions with other apps. Learn relationships and scales. Play chords on an on-screen piano keyboard. Use pads to organize and access saved chords.
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erik sigth
Play, tune, and shape string sounds
Create and manipulate string-like sounds using physical modeling synthesis. Adjust string tension and delay settings for tone shaping. Play with a 25-key keyboard or MIDI controller. Apply stereo delay and filter effects to modify sound output.
Midi Controller - Remote & USB
Mizo LLC
Control devices via USB, WLAN, or Bluetooth
MidiController allows iPhone or iPad to function as a via USB, WLAN, or Bluetooth. Send notes, continuous values, and program changes to connected devices. Customize unlimited Pushes, Buttons, and Sliders with adjustable values and behaviors.
Elastic Drums
Oliver Greschke
Stream beats and create rhythms
Create and customize drum patterns using synthesis models. Adjust parameters like pitch, timing, and velocity. Layer multiple drum sounds. Export projects and share files. Sync with MIDI devices.
MIDI Designer Pro X
Confusion Studios LLC
Control anything via MIDI, anywhere.
The app offers control for MIDI-enabled hardware and software, including keyboards, synths, and DAWs. It provides AUv3 support within hosts like AUM and Logic, alongside robust MIDI communications over network, Bluetooth, and USB.
Navichord • chord sequencer
Denis Kutuzov
Write chords, loop progressions, trigger chords
Create progressions and loop them in sync with other apps. Trigger chords via MIDI footswitch. Explore music theory and harmonies. Save and share progressions. Sync with Apple Health.
ChordPolyPad
Laurent Colson
Play chords, generate sets, customize pads
Create and customize chord sets using an internal library or random generation. Play chords with 8 groups of 16 pads or 2 groups of 64 pads. Generate MIDI controls on pad axes. Connect via MIDI and use as a standalone or AUv3 plug-in.
AudioKit Synth One J6
AudioKit Pro, LLC
Stream music and create beats freely
Create and manipulate music with a virtual analog . Generate lush pads, deep basses, classic keys, and vibrant leads. Adjust filters, envelopes, and modulation parameters. Save and export projects in multiple audio formats.
Physicles
Rodrigo Roman
Create and play physics-based sounds
Create and manipulate MIDI sequences using physics-based plugins. Adjust parameters to control sound generation. Export MIDI files and integrate with compatible DAWs and hosts.
StepPolyArp
Laurent Colson
Generate melodic patterns from MIDI input
Create and save unlimited presets with 16 patterns each. Adjust polyphonic and polyrhythmic sequences. Sync presets to iCloud. Use as a standalone or AUv3 MIDI effect. Generate melodic patterns from played notes or chords.
Agonizer
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Play, edit, and share synth bass tracks
Create and manipulate monophonic bass sounds with a synthesizer featuring 140+ factory presets. Apply stereo effects and control via ROLI Seaboard or other MPE controllers.
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