Use app on iPhone as midi controller on iPad?

gregsmith

I got thinking about whether I could use the launchpad app on my iPhone as a midi controller for my iPad. Can’t find any way that this would work but maybe I’m wrong?

Got me thinking anyway - perhaps an app like LK in midi pads mode could work in a similar way?

Edit: just found a similar thread and midimittr. Also found that KB-1 does this outta the box too, albeit just keyboards.

Just need to find an app with the same matrix as launchpad

SevenSystems

Xequence can do this too of course -- you might be able to rig the drum pads for your purpose in some way?

gregsmith

@SevenSystems said:
Xequence can do this too of course -- you might be able to rig the drum pads for your purpose in some way?

Funnily enough I was just looking through my apps and remembered Xequence could probs handle this! I’m used to thinking of Xequence as a sequencer rather than a controller.

sigma79

What about this ?

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/midibox/id1520136358

Was looking for a knob or controller app, that can midi out to differnt effects au and combine essentials on a single app ( with show plugin in aum )

gregsmith

@sigma79 said:
What about this ?

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/midibox/id1520136358

Was looking for a knob or controller app, that can midi out to differnt effects au and combine essentials on a single app ( with show plugin in aum )

Nice and simple (and free)! Could do with more pads - one that’s 8x8 like launchpad would be great, then I don’t have to buy a launchpad

wim

Any app that can send midi can do that. If the app doesn't have Bluetooth MIDI connect built-in, then just use it in a host like AUM or Audiobus that does.

Xequence AU Pads and Keys works well this way @SevenSystems ... or didja forget about those guys?

wim

@sigma79 said:
What about this ?

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/midibox/id1520136358

Was looking for a knob or controller app, that can midi out to differnt effects au and combine essentials on a single app ( with show plugin in aum )

LK with the Controller IAP is pretty good for that. KB-1 lets you knobs, XY pad, pads and keys. Xequence AU Keys lets you add CC controllers with nicely customizable behavior - you can even assign them to the Y-axis on keys.

If you have Mozaic, I made a customizable controller for it: https://patchstorage.com/basic-midi-controls/

gregsmith

@wim said:
Any app that can send midi can do that. If the app doesn't have Bluetooth MIDI connect built-in, then just use it in a host like AUM or Audiobus that does.

Xequence AU Pads and Keys works well this way @SevenSystems ... or didja forget about those guys?

I guess Xequence standalone is the same deal really.

I’m basically getting ready for atom 2 ‘roll’ launching

sigma79

@wim said:

@sigma79 said:
What about this ?

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/midibox/id1520136358

Was looking for a knob or controller app, that can midi out to differnt effects au and combine essentials on a single app ( with show plugin in aum )

LK with the Controller IAP is pretty good for that. KB-1 lets you knobs, XY pad, pads and keys. Xequence AU Keys lets you add CC controllers with nicely customizable behavior - you can even assign them to the Y-axis on keys.

If you have Mozaic, I made a customizable controller for it: https://patchstorage.com/basic-midi-controls/

Hi Wim. If Kb-1 has knobs then I probably dont need mozaic and wondering if I need LK in setup but do have kb until I decide. Just kind find knobs/cc on kb.

Thanks

sigma79

Found it. Will see if I can map across aum effects.

sigma79

Thanks. Prob best to have a kb per channel combining the channel effects. Can launch via controller.

Alfred

Have a look at Grid Instrument.

gregsmith

@Alfred said:
Have a look at Grid Instrument.

Will do, thanks

Hyatha

Have you look at Velocity Keyboard?