KB-1 Keyboard Suite: The ultimate expressive MIDI controller for iPad

Name: KB-1 Keyboard Suite
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Rating: 4.73 (600 reviews)

Elevate your mobile studio with 8 distinct layouts, MPE support, and powerful scale tools. A versatile AUv3 MIDI utility designed for professional composers and modern music producers.

Publisher

Kai Aras

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KB-1 Expressive Keyboard Suite MIDI controller app interface

KB-1 Keyboard Suite interface showing MPE controls and drum pad layouts

Screenshot of KB-1 Keyboard Suite showing eight different MIDI controller layouts for music production

KB-1 Keyboard Suite app showing wireless MIDI connectivity via Bluetooth between iPhone iPad and Mac

The Ultimate Touch-Based MIDI Powerhouse

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 48K+ users.

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8 Versatile Control Layouts

Switch instantly between classic keys, drum pads, chord grids, and XY pads to control any synth or sampler in your mobile workflow.

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Next-Gen MPE Expression

Go beyond static notes with MIDI Polyphonic Expression, using glides, slides, and pressure to add human feeling to your digital sounds.

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Pro AUv3 & MIDI Connectivity

Seamlessly integrate into your host app as a plugin or connect to external hardware via USB, Bluetooth, and Network MIDI.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 48K+ people who love this app.

"KB-1 has become an essential part of my iPad Pro workflow. The AUv3 integration is flawless, and the MPE support brings a level of expression to my soft synths that I didn't think was possible on a touchscreen. The Chord and Scale modes have completely changed how I approach songwriting on the go."

Marcus Chen, Film Composer

"Finally, a MIDI controller app that feels like a real instrument! I love the String and Uniform layouts for more organic playing styles. Being able to map CC knobs and drum pads in one suite saves me so much time during live sessions. It's the Swiss Army knife for mobile musicians."

Sarah Jenkins, Electronic Artist

About the app

Everything you need to know about KB-1 Keyboard Suite.

Description

KB-1 MIDI Keyboard KB-1 is a suite of expressive virtual keyboards and controllers designed for a multitude of scenarios. Play multiple instruments simultaneously, complete with MIDI Polyphonic Expression, scales, chords, strumming and more. Overview: - 8 distinct Keyboard Layouts - Multiple Rows per Keyboard - Multiple Octaves per Keyboard Row - 15+ Scales (for layouts that support scales) - MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) - Powerful Arpeggiator - Standalone operation with multiple Keyboards and dedicated MIDI outputs per Keyboard - AUv3 MIDI Plugin Layouts: - Classic (Piano Keys + Wheels) - Uniform (Seboard-style Keys and Layout) - String (String-style Keys) - Scale (Uniform layout with scale support) - Chord (One key per chord for all scale degrees) - Drum (up to 16 user mappable drum pads) - XY (up to 2 configurable XY-Pads) - CC (up to 16 user mappable knobs for CC control) Expression: - Glide (horizontal) - Slide (vertical) - Velocity (mapped to y-axis) - Pressure (iPhone only) App Connectivity: - Standalone - AUv3 MIDI Instrument MIDI Connectivity: - Inter-App MIDI - USB MIDI - BLE MIDI - Network MIDI

Latest Version

1.3.7

Size

38.2 MB

First Released

Nov 20, 2018

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