MIDI Controller by D.S Apps turns your Android device into a USB MIDI controller for DAWs and hardware, packing a highly customizable workspace with a keyboard, buttons, and sliders. With 500+ controls across 16 MIDI channels and multiple view options, it’s designed for flexible music production on phones or tablets. The app is a paid tool ($9.99) with a solid 3.81 rating from 165 reviews and top-100 MUSIC_AUDIO regional rankings (id, no, at); recent updates introduced MIDI Controller 2.0 with a refreshed interface and extra features.
Pros & Cons
Highly customizable workspace with keyboard, buttons, and sliders
500+ controls across 16 MIDI channels for complex setups
USB MIDI compatibility and multiple views suit both phones and tablets
Active update path (2.0) with a refreshed interface and extra features
Paid app at $9.99 (no free tier indicated)
Moderate rating (3.81 from 165 reviews) suggesting mixed feedback
About MIDI Controller
MIDI Controller was a music & audio app developed by D.S Apps. It was removed from Google Play Feb 10, 2026 and is no longer available for download.
Download Statistics
MIDI Controller had been downloaded 14 thousand times before it became unavailable.
User Ratings
MIDI Controller was rated 3.81 out of 5 stars, based on 170 ratings.
App Information
MIDI Controller cost $9.99 to download. The APK download size was 9.46 MB. The last available version was 3.1. The last update was on July 22, 2025.
Technical Requirements
MIDI Controller required Android 6.0+ or higher. The app had a content rating of Everyone. The app had been available on Google Play January 2019.
Description
Your phone turns into an USB Midi controller for controlling software (eg audio workstations / DAWs) and hardware (eg synthesizer, light show, ...) via USB.
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★★★★★
I do like this product, it is very useful, but I do have some issues and suggestions. 1. When selecting through the different modes, keyboard, notes, and sliders, it scrolls through them instead of going to the one I click on, same with the color choices. Nothing too bad, just a little annoying. 2. On the UI for the notes board, the words between the - and + get cut off, so I am unsure of what I'm selecting exactly. 3. This is just a suggestion, but I wouldn't mind having a custom option where I could select a mixture of notes and sliders and have them next to one another. Have keyboarded, notes, sliders, and "edit/ custom mode," just an idea. I use this program with Adobe's Character Animator, and being able to trigger animations while using the sliders to change the x and y positions would be handy. Just a suggestion though. I do hope this program does evolve and becomes more streamlined. I do find it quite useful, but a little cumbersome to use properly.
★★★★★
I've been having trouble trying to find a midi controller app that works with my Hardware and this one seems to work pretty well. Would love to have the option to move the pads around
★★★★★
Very useful app that allows your phone to be used as a midi keyboard, launchpad, or slider panel. The developer is active, willing to take feedback, and motivated to improve the already great app. Good job.
★★☆☆☆
It won't work on my Roland Fa06. I want to use it to change studio sets.
★★☆☆☆
Unable to get it to work with Traction Waveform 8
★★☆☆☆
Hi, so I have an issue. When connected, Ableton recognizes my device (Samsung Galaxy Core A3), however, on the app, it shows no device connected? Is there something I'm doing wrong, and how do I fix it please? Edit: I just updated the app, and I'm still having the same issue. At this point, I'm starting to think it's my device
Technologies used by MIDI Controller
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Trust & Safety: Permissions include MIDI, Internet, network state, ad ID-related services, billing, license checks, and wake lock, plus a dynamic receiver permission. These are common for connectivity, advertising identifiers, and in-app purchases; no unusually sensitive permissions are requested beyond standard networking, MIDI control, and billing-related access.
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