Great Virtual MIDI controller for synth/music apps – midiSequencer Review

This app is a cool, modern twist on an analog style MIDI panel that looks like something out of the early 80's. The app itself plays no music, but easily links up with (most) popular synthesizers and other Virtual MIDI compatible music apps. The default is 4/4 time and 16 steps, but this can be modified. Each step is set to a note, or skipped over. There are also multiple MIDI channels, so you could actually have different steps playing notes from 2 or more synthesizers in the background. And there are a variety of features that are over my head, but are sure to thrill MIDI experts more knowledgeable than I. One of my favorite new features in version 1.5 is the introduction of scales. At present, you have chromatic, major, and minor scales, with more to come in the future. This means that you can draw the sliders in sequence so that only in-key notes will play. Great idea for music composition. And, of course, since the machine is automated, it's capable of playing sequences more accurately and faster than would be humanly possible, especially on an iPad touchscreen. I would note that the current version is not compatible with AudioBus or IAA. That means that you can't access mini-controls for your recording app while you are in Midisequencer. However, you can start the sequence and access the controls while in the AB-compatible app, and there also ways to synchronize timing using MIDI itself. The developer is very responsive and has indicated that AudioBus compatibility is coming in the next update. Great product that can bring new life out of other music apps!
Review by HouseOfHomuth on midiSequencer.