Installation
Let's get this party started.
MIDIpad is a free download for macOS. Run, don't walk - go and download it if you haven't, otherwise what are you doing here?
Without a licence it runs in Demo Mode to give you a chance to get to grips with it before deciding whether it's for you. It's most of the full play experience, just with limited customisation options and only basic MIDI note/velocity outputs. Each day, it plays as the full version for 20 minutes from the first note, then goes back to the demo. Upgrading to the full version unlocks everything the app has to offer, now and in the future (see Demo vs licensed for what's included in each) and supports the app's future.
Download and install it
- Download MIDIpad from the download page.
- Open the .dmg file and drag MIDIpad into your Applications folder.
- Launch it.
The first time you open MIDIpad it offers a tour. The tour goes through the window one control at a time, and you can play while it's open. You can start it again from Help → Welcome & Tour in the menu bar.
Next steps:
- Connect a controller - the window shows No controller detected until one is found.
- Set up your DAW so there's something to hear, then make your first sound.
Updates
MIDIpad checks for updates when it opens and every few hours after that, and downloads them in the background. When one is ready it asks you to restart. To check by hand, use MIDIpad → Check for Updates…, or Software Update in Settings → About, which also shows the download's progress.