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which midi controller do you prefer and why?
I am just now getting around to using my iPad as a MIDI controller. And in the meantime have collected a ton of MIDI controller apps. Now I'm stifled. But having waited this long, I know some of you have opinions about what works. I want to be able to use my iPad to "play" instruments on my iMac. Like modulations and drum pads and CC data sends. Here are the apps I have which I've considered:
1) TC-Data
2) TC-Orbiter
3) TC-Performer (not really sure what this is actually)
4) Lemur
5) Beatsurfing
6) Konkrete Performer
7) MidiMe
8) MidiLFOS
are there others you'd recommend?
I want flexibility and some depth (but not too too deep). And I want to choose just one for now.
thank you!
(p.s. my next thread, I'll be asking about playable midi controller synths like Gestrument, Orphion etc... )
- Which iPad MIDI data controller do you use?12 votes
- TC-Data33.33%
- TC-Orbiter0.00%
- TC-Performer8.33%
- Lemur50.00%
- Beatsurfing0.00%
- Konkrete Performer0.00%
- MidiMe0.00%
- MidiLFOS8.33%
Comments
TC Performer just plays TC11 patches but isn't able to control any other apps/devices.
O, ok thanks. I didn't realize. Wish I could edit my poll. Wanted to add a button for other (and remove TC-Performer)
The nice thing about TC-Data is you don't need to use a programming language. SUPPOSEDLY you do with Lemur, to realy utilize it, ACCORDING TO APPSTORE REVIEWERS. They kept me from spending the $25 so i can neither confirm nor deny, but again, eight votes for TC Data.
Also note that TC Data does step sequencing and LFOs, although my experience with this part of it is limited. Oh and it does 'tables' also. In addition to the AMAZING TOUCH ACTION.
For strictly playing? ChordPolyPad. I'd also categorize Gestrument as one for playing, along with ScaleGen.
There's also these, which include some form of sequencing, but can also be played if you perhaps loosen the definition of play: StepPolyArp, Fugue Machine, Arpeggionome Pro, Changeling, and Thesys.
These are listed in order of recommendation by the way, though honestly I'd recommend them all.
wow, thanks!! Answers to a future question which will come in handy soon. I appreciate it.
great to have your input on this!
Okay I think I misunderstood your question, but I'd still recommend the ones I mentioned.
ChordPolyPad lets you send CC data on each pad's X/Y axis, and it can send single note data (for drums, melodies, basslines) or chords.
StepPolyArp is sequence based, and slightly unconventional, but it too allows for you to send CC data.
I also have Lemur, and it has the ability to do what you're looking for, it's just that it's more for building your own templates. There are some templates that come with it, and you can download user made ones from their site, just keep all that in mind.
I prefer midi controller apps already built, because there are some unique ones available, and when combined with a desktop DAW and VST setup they feel like their own instrument. Building the equivalent in Lemur is tough to do.
And the venerable ThumbJam. And the iFretless... series. Guitarism. Stompwatch. TB Midi Stuff. Idi Designer. Last two in same class as Lemur (tho cheaper:). Sound Prism Pro.
I totally forgot about MIDI Designer Pro! I have that one too. I remember it being supremely well respected. And I also have TB MIDI Stuff. Damn, too many; but I aim to pick just one...
The one you will not regret is midiSTEPs with midiLFOs.
I love midiLFOs and have been totaly itching for midiSteps but told myself to hold off until auria pro.
Auria Pro has no midi cc when first coming out???
midiSTEPs will do most of app synths setting. And far more productive and reliable. There is only one tiny tiny problem which is you can not bulk drawing modulation. If it can do, no others can beat midiSTEPs.
I have my best secret app for midi sequencing and cc setup for Korg Gadget, it is not on the list though. But suffice to say, midiSteps can do
Korg Gadget very well.
i dont need midi cc. just speaking for myself on that one.
@AudioGus
So, pick midiSTEPs for Korg Gadget will fill the jobs
wow, so glad I asked. never heard of midiSTEPS
I privately email congrat ArtKerns, his midiSTEPs is clear a winner. So @gkillmaster, choose it for general all synths purpose.
For me, so far, its looking like either TC-Data or midiSTEP/midiLFO combo. Stompwatch looks appealing too for straight forward workability. Heard so many good things about StepPolyArp over the years. Thinking about getting it.
so, changeling is useful? Looks like it might be deeper and better than it looks. I just saw a video showing variations on Gymnopedies. Looks very interesting and potentially powerful for variations?
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It's sort of niche, but at the same time deep. Probably most useful for off-kilter melodies with it's arp function, and those times you want to pretend you're Thelonious Monk.
ThumbJam!
Haha, somehow I see exactly what you mean!
I always forget how amazing Thumbjam is! Great to play with it again...
@gkillmaster I would look into Genome midi sequencer as you can send midi for all 16 channels, can draw in whatever CC you want, can record CC with a hardware controller or the output from other midi apps, copy, paste, and edit notes and CC in your patterns. It also allows you to draw notes in by selecting a scale. You can import and export midi files.
If you're including TC-Data on your list (it's definitely playable) I'd look at Oscilab too as you can control 6 different midi channels, and can create complex wave forms to send out to three CC per channel. You can configure where to send which channels.
Based on your original question, I'd have to reccomend Lemur. You can do an awful lot with it without getting much into scripting and a whole lot more if you want to dive in fully.
If you have the time and the inclination then Lemur is really cool, (you could build midi only Patterning inside it). I spent 3 weeks making a controller for iElectribe, iMS-20, Yonac Galileo and iMini, with step sequencer and transpose to any key/scale for each and filter,effects and mixer controls. Then messed around with my masterpiece for a day or so, then Gadget got released ! Not loaded Lemur since LOL
I typically use Different Drummer. With the pan wave, you can set that to several different CCs and you can do that on a per track basis, so eight tracks with CCs that vary based on the wave you have set in place. Given that you can do square waves, that will give you a simple on/off solution, but you can also use saw, sine, triangle to get smooth...or not variations with the CCs, plus you also can have midi note on/off within the same midi channel. Additional, you can set each track to different or the same midi channel. In the case of the latter, you can have up to eight CCs on a single channel. My only beef is the CC list is limited, but I believe the dev will be expanding that.
NO?!
Who'd a thunk it???
"Which do you prefer?" well, since the OP made it personal... ;-)
I use MIDI Designer Pro, exclusively. I originally found the free Lite version, tinkered around with it, then got a lot of very helpful feedback from Dan, the developer of the app. He even sent me a code for the Pro version ($25 at the time). I don't buy the high dollar apps, generally. So thanks Dan! (my one youtube post got enough views I hope he felt it was worth it)
MDPro is great for setting up easy to use controls for virtual MIDI (within one iOS device) and Network MIDI (MIDI over wifi). When wifi signal is good(fast and uncluttered) the latency is totally acceptable, even for basic drumpads.
MDPro takes a small amount of education to learn the configuration, but the ease of use for creating what I want is what makes me keep using it. It is a very well-designed and cleanly laid out app.
Something like Lemur has way, way more ready-made templates available online, but it sounds like the setup and custom interface creation is more difficult? I don't know if wi-fi MIDI works well with Lemur. Maybe others can compare it to MDPro.