Open Source MPE / Polyphonic Aftertouch Midi Controller App
# Beat Pads - iOS Version
Now Open Source: https://github.com/anzbert/beat_pads
## Important Disclaimer
This App is **ONLY** usable as a Midi Controller. It does **NOT** produce any sound on its own as of yet, but requires a host application or second device with Ableton, Fruity Loops, Garage Band, Logic, a Software Synthesizers or any other Music Production Software.
Can be used with any Mac via USB or WiFi. Usage with PC is limited to WiFi with free third-party software (rtpMidi), and USB with third-party USB midi connectors, due to Apple's limited implementation of USB Midi on iOS.
If you don't know what any of that that means, then this app is probably not useful to you.
Otherwise, continue reading and I hope you will have a lot of fun with it!
## Description
Beat Pads is a lightweight Midi Controller app for mobile phones and tablets for finger drumming and producing beats at home and on the go.
Beat Pads is not trying to be complete DAW controller and Midi swiss army knife. Its aim is to be an easy to use pad input device featuring a variety of layouts, intuitive playability and modern modulation options, such as MPE and Polyphonic Aftertouch. It was designed for people that prefer pads to pianos!
## Features
- A size-adjustable grid of pads for finger drumming and melody input
- Various layouts and colors, inspired by the Ableton Push
- Innovative MPE and polyphonic Aftertouch modulation with graphical feedback
- Usable as a MIDI device with any Mac via USB or WiFi
- Zero-latency connection via USB
- Optional controls, such as Pitch Bend, Mod Wheel and Sustain
- Highligh a large number of musical scales
- Receives Midi Notes, making the pads usable like a Launchpad
- Supports virtual Midi connection to synthesizer apps on your device
- Built-In support for the popular finger drumming courses from XpressPads.com
- And more...
## Suggestions
If you have any bugs to report or suggestions for future releases, please email me at anzbert@gmail.com. I am looking forward to hearing your ideas.
