MIDI Controllers, Free
| MIDI Controllers - Software that uses MIDI signals to control synthesizers, sound modules, recording equipment, lighting consoles, and other devices that receive MIDI control signals. If your looking for hardware MIDI interfaces taking a look around the online stores is your best bet. Also see our roundup of Cheap MIDI Keyboards, and GuitarSite.com's MIDI Guitar Pickup Round-up. | |
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| Software | Description | OS | License | File Date | Comments | Power |
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| MIDI Companion 2.0r1 | Remote interface to the Kurzweil K2500/K2600/K2661 keyboards. | Mac | Freeware | 2005-02-28 | 1 | 40db |
| Bitstream 3X firmware upgrader 1.0 | Firmware upgrader for the Bitstream 3X. | Windows | Freeware | 2004-11-01 | 0 | 40db |
| VS-Console (PPC) | MIDI controller program for Roland VS-880 | Mac | Freeware | 1999-08-24 | 0 | 45db |
| X-Spat Controller 1.5 | Controller software for A&G X-Spat DSP Expansions. | Mac | Freeware | 2005-05-05 | 0 | 45db |
| X-Spat Controller 1.6 | Controller software for A&G X-Spat DSP Expansions. | Windows | Freeware | 2005-05-05 | 0 | 45db |
| VS-Console (68k) | MIDI controller program for Roland VS-880 | Mac | Freeware | 1999-08-24 | 0 | 45db |
| Armchair Guitarist v1.5 | Allows a standard guitar controller for the XBox 360, PC or Playstation 3 to be used as a MIDI input. [VST] | Windows | Freeware | 2010-07-07 | 0 | 50db |
| Jam | Xview program to connect GUS to MIDI keyboard | Linux | Freeware | 1996-05-04 | 2 | 50db |
| TheBat | Surround MIDI levels panning in real time. | Windows | Freeware | 2002-02-02 | 0 | 50db |
| Blofeld Virtual Editor v0.8 Beta | Allows you to remotely control the parameters of the Waldorf Blofeld hardware synthesizer. [VST] | Windows | Freeware | 2010-06-03 | 0 | 50db |
| midimouse v0.2 | Small, simple program, which sends MIDI controller signals (CC) based on mouse movements. | Mac | Freeware | 2005-03-15 | 0 | 50db |
| Circuit v1.0 | Creates rhythms by joining short phrases together. [VST] | Windows | Freeware | 2008-02-10 | 0 | 50db |
| Kergos-1 v1.6 | VST to transform the Korg es-1into a MIDI control surface. | Windows | Freeware | 2006-11-01 | 0 | 50db |
| BitStream Pro configuration Software 3.12 | Configure your Bitstream Pro MIDI controller | Windows | Freeware | 2003-08-01 | 1 | 50db |
| Phasex 0.14.97 | Phasex is a software synthesizer and MIDI controller designed for Linux | Linux | Freeware | 2013-01-15 | 0 | 55db |
| MJOY 0.56 | Joystick to MIDI converter. | Windows | Freeware | 2005-05-23 | 3 | 60db |
| PreSonus SL Remote 1.3 | Remote control for most of the PreSonus StudioLive series of mixers. | iPad | Freeware | 2012-07-16 | 0 | 60db |
| Touchpad 2 MIDI v1.1 | Plug-in that allows you to use the Synaptics touchpad on your laptop as a MIDI controller. [VST] | Windows | Freeware | 2006-03-12 | 0 | 60db |
| Alchemy Mobile v1.1.35 | Alchemy Mobile is a software synthesizer for iPhone and iPad. | iPad | Freeware | 2012-09-11 | 0 | 60db |
| Samchillian Tip Tip Tip Cheeepeeeee 1.0b | Keyboard MIDI controller. | Windows | Freeware | 2004-12-01 | 1 | 65db |
| Androidome 0.3 | A minimalist instrument/controller/interface/toy | Android | Free | 2010-08-24 | 0 | 65db |
| Mackie Master Fader 1.2 | Mackie Fader App is the accompanying iPad controller app for the Mackie DL1608 Digital Mixer. | iPad | Freeware | 2012-10-08 | 0 | 65db |
| HyperSID v1.2 | Realtime MIDI synth editor. [VST] | Windows | Free | 2009-07-03 | 0 | 65db |
| Proxima Controller v1.0 | Keyboard and mouse-based MIDI controller. | Windows | Freeware | 2006-12-01 | 1 | 65db |
| Edrum Monitor v2.0 | Drum module MIDI control. | Windows | Freeware | 2007-08-23 | 3 | 70db |
| f.ctrl beta 1c | MIDI controller. | Windows | Free | 2007-10-07 | 0 | 70db |
| DJ Control 2.1 | Wireless DJ MIDI controller for your favorite computer DJing application. | Android | Freeware | 2012-08-27 | 0 | 75db |
| XG On Stage | Free PC midi software dedicated to the live performance | Windows | Freeware | 2003-03-18 | 2 | 75db |
| Voice To Instrument 1.0 | Convert your voice into a musical instrument. [VST] | Windows | Free | 2011-02-22 | 6 | 85db |
| SendSX v1.22 | Sys-Ex test tool | Windows | Freeware | 2005-01-20 | 5 | 100db |
