New iPad app - MIDI Touch by iOS MIDI
New iPad app - MIDI Touch by iOS MIDI Posted on: 29.11.2010 by Diogo Dj Dragão I figured that you guys would have already beaten me to this post, but I guess not. The release of iOS4.2 for the iPad promised us MIDI over USB cable, and more robust MIDI overall. There have been a few app updates to take advantage of this so far, but a wholly new and extremely interesting app has been released called MIDI Touch.http://iosmidi.com/apps/ Imagine TouchOSC, but sending MIDI instead. Very cool stuff. At $17, it's not cheap, but the functionality it seems to deliver is pretty cool. First of all, it has a layout editor built into the software itself. So no relying on an external computer and app to generate layouts. VERY COOL, and the messaging possible is pretty comprehensive. It looks like you can do everything except SYSEX, although there seems to be some interest from the developer for implementing it. Also, did I mention that this app also supports MIDI FEEDBACK? Windows TouchOSC users who are tired of dealing with PD's limitations might want to give this app a shot. This gives you an idea of the configuration possibilities. You also have a layout/preset changer available, so you can create several pages and switch between them. There are multiple themes, although there's basically 2 different "main" themes, each with a couple variations. Still, gives you some high contrast stuff (believe Lemur-ish) and some Mac-esq layouts. Also, I want to point out some small behaviors that the guys at iOS MIDI have added. If you use your finger on a fader, it will of course move to the updated location. But if you want fine control, you can "rub" anywhere off the "hot spot" on the fader and it will give you a fine value change. If you double tap on a fader, it will jump to the new value instead of sliding. Nice touches. I would of course like to see support for relative CC messages (come on everyone - why is it these aren't widely supported by all of these apps?), but it's impressive so far. I'll give you more info later in the week, but right now this is looking like a great competitor to the venerable TouchOSC. | |
| Ceola Malewicki 14.02.2011 |
Originally Posted by shurique
plz dont laugh about my sick english cause im from germany xD windows support for miditouch works well -download and install rtpmidi -create a new network in rtpmidi -start miditouch and wait few seconds -ur ipad is shown up in directory of rtpmidi klick connect and wait -start ur fav. daw/djapp and setup a new midicontroller -choose in/output the name of your network created in rtp should be done have fun |
| Cammy Clegg 20.12.2010 |
Originally Posted by Maxted
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| Irwin Ney 20.12.2010 |
Originally Posted by nem0nic
I will stay tunned to this thread, someday i will be an iPad DJ |
| Cammy Clegg 01.12.2010 |
Originally Posted by nem0nic
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| Ceola Malewicki 14.02.2011 |
Originally Posted by shurique
plz dont laugh about my sick english cause im from germany xD windows support for miditouch works well -download and install rtpmidi -create a new network in rtpmidi -start miditouch and wait few seconds -ur ipad is shown up in directory of rtpmidi klick connect and wait -start ur fav. daw/djapp and setup a new midicontroller -choose in/output the name of your network created in rtp should be done have fun |
| Diogo Dj Dragão 28.12.2010 | Well, I believe it's a pretty slick app. I really like the ability of being able to do layouts directly in the app. I believe that's a killer feature. |
| Armanda Malfitano 27.12.2010 | Just want to be confident, that purchaising won't be pointless |
| Cammy Clegg 27.12.2010 | yeah dude dont be affraid to ask us for any help i know im willing to help and so is nemonic. |
| Diogo Dj Dragão 27.12.2010 | Several people in this thread are using it in Windows. What are you having trouble with? |
| Armanda Malfitano 27.12.2010 | Anybody got it working on Windows...? pls post you results and setup thanks |
| Cammy Clegg 20.12.2010 |
Originally Posted by Maxted
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| Melinda Shick 20.12.2010 | Do i need to camera kit or can i just use normal usb connection, to control traktor over usb to macbook? |
| Irwin Ney 20.12.2010 |
Originally Posted by nem0nic
I will stay tunned to this thread, someday i will be an iPad DJ |
| Cammy Clegg 21.12.2010 | i use wireless as of right now but http://iosmidi.com/ipad-hardware-power-requirements/ this site and emailing [email protected] would be the best bet. Great guy and always emails me within 24 hrs |
| Lizbeth Dault 20.12.2010 | Dear Chris, I bought Midi Touch and a camera connection kit for the iPad. I want to get started to use it in combination with a Reloop Digital DJ 2 controller and Traktor Pro. I would like to use it meanly to control Cue points and loops with the iPad instead of my Reloop midi controller. As I'm completely new to setting up a midi software, could you provide me with an email in which there's a short description on how to get started with Midi Touch in combination with Traktor Pro? Regards, Jan (Brussels, Belgium) |
| Cammy Clegg 01.12.2010 |
Originally Posted by nem0nic
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| Diogo Dj Dragão 01.12.2010 | OK, I got it working wireless. I was wondering if you got it to work through the cable. Still, I believe DJTT might benefit from an article about it. I know a lot of people are starting to be interested in the iPad. |
| Cammy Clegg 01.12.2010 |
Originally Posted by nem0nic
I plan on doing a how to for DJ ranking s and submit it for an arcticle. But hit me up in an email and ill send you the basic instructions i have written |
| Diogo Dj Dragão 01.12.2010 | Hey Chris, did you manage to get it up and running with the stock cable? If you have some time, why don't you post your setup procedure. I played with it last evening for about 30 min and couldn't get it to show up in rtpMIDI using the stock cable. |
| Cammy Clegg 30.11.2010 | so i made most of the layout. but i need to get working on a mix. so enough of programing the layout and tsi Heres a pic of the layout. Ill be making a Virtual MF style layout soon too. ALSO THIS IS FOR PC PEOPLE |
| Cammy Clegg 30.11.2010 | I got it working completely with traktor now im just trying to find something so i can compare my current traktor keys to the new ones so i can map them. Im also in contact with the creator trying to see if i can some how send him it and let him use it as a template. |
| Diogo Dj Dragão 29.11.2010 | I can't answer that 100% Chris. I know that for using the sniffer app it's to accept the typically type A connector (the type B connector is plugged into the device itself). But in the case of MIDI Touch, I'm going to assume that if you have a network MIDI driver installed (by default in OSX, extra download in Windows), that connecting via the normal cable would be fine. I've been to busy to test though. Hopefully I'll get to it toevening . |
| Cammy Clegg 29.11.2010 | Is it possible to just use the regular cable that comes with the ipad? why do people specify using the camera connection. |
| Melinda Shick 29.11.2010 | Oooh i like the look of that, might get it soon. Need camera kit though. |
| Diogo Dj Dragão 29.11.2010 | Dunno. I thought the same thing. But I also know I've been looking for a full featured alternative to TouchOSC and this is the first viable thing to come along. So I'll drop a $20 on it. The devs seem like they want to fully develop this thing, so I expect we'll see some regular updates. |
| Cristian Carmona 29.11.2010 | Nice find buddy, I will look into this, but at $17 for the app is steep. Why not follow the regualr price range 0.99, 4.99, 9.99 and so on. |
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