MIDIpad · House #22,645

What it is

Calls itself “MIDI controllers”.

• Calls itself: MIDI controllers

“MIDIpad turns your gamepad into two powerful, accessible, MPE-capable MIDI controllers: Chords, an expressive, scale-aware plucked-string engine, and Drums, a real-time, gesture-driven drum sequencer.”

Where it puts itself

Rules out “no sound of its own”.

• Says it will not: no sound of its own

“More than simply mapping gamepad buttons to MIDI notes or CCs, MIDIpad turns your gamepad into two powerful, accessible, MPE-capable MIDI controllers”

“MIDIpad makes no sound of its own.”

What it costs

One-time purchase. A free tier, free forever. No monthly or yearly plan. Prices quoted: $19, £16, €19.

• One-time: yes
• Monthly: no
• Yearly: no
• Free plan: free forever
• Price: $19 · £16 · €19

“$19 until 1.0 · early access pricing”

“€19 / £16 by region · tax at checkout”

Who it sells to

Sells to consumers.

• Sells to: consumers

“Download it, connect a controller and play both instruments for free, for as long as you like. Upgrade to unlock every feature and support development.”

How it runs

A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline. No API.

• Kind: desktop
• Runs on: macOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• API: no

“MIDIpad is a macOS application that transforms game controllers into musical instruments compatible with any modern digital audio workstation.”

“Requires macOS 13 or later”

What it works with

Runs inside MIDIpad Chords. Names DualSense, DualShock and 4 more on its pages.

• Runs inside: MIDIpad Chords
• Names: DualSense · DualShock · Nintendo Switch · +3

“PlayStation, DualSense, and DualShock are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment.”

“MIDIpad is a macOS application that transforms game controllers into musical instruments compatible with any modern digital audio workstation.”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Shows customer logos. Try it without signing up. Publishes a blog.

• Customer logos: yes
• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: nothing

“Download MIDIpad Buy the full version”

“MIDIpad is free to download and free to play for as long as you like. Demo Mode gives you both instruments and everything you can do with them, with no time limit.”