MIDI Designer Community Layouts — Custom Controllers for Your Gear

Turn your iPad, iPhone, or Mac into a custom control surface for your synths, pedals, and plugins. MIDI Designer Pro X layouts are built by musicians in the Community, who own the same gear you do. The layouts are curated for quality before they're listed here. Find your gear, download a layout, and start playing.

369
layouts
78
manufacturers
446,252
total downloads

Original, Generic Show all 29

Ableton

Admiral Quality

POLY-ANA VSTi by ezb, Rating: Gold [ 1140 downloads ]

Adobe

Remote Control for Adobe Lightroom (MIDI2LR) by qid, Rating: Bronze [ 1732 downloads ]

AIR Music Technology

Akai

Alesis

Akai Miniak/Alesis Micron Controller by landschall, Rating: Platinum

Ample Sound

Ample Guitar controller by mlafontaineca, Rating: Silver [ 1916 downloads ]

Antares Audio Technologies

Antares ATG template for iPhone by csucu, Rating: Silver [ 1051 downloads ]

apeSoft

apeSoft iPulsaret Performance Layout by qid, Rating: Gold [ 1087 downloads ]

Apple

Applied Research and Technology (ART)

ART DR1 Digital Reverb by rob, Rating: Silver [ 765 downloads ]

Arturia Show all 8

Audiofier

Bastl Instruments

Bastl Instruments MicroGranny 2 Controller by thetuesdaynightmachines, Rating: Bronze [ 1820 downloads ]

Behringer

Chase Bliss Show all 11

Cheetah

Cheetah MS6 (MAAD 1.3 fw) Editor by joelbrave, Rating: Silver [ 2127 downloads ]

Clavia/Nord

Sequential (was DSI) Show all 8

Elektron Music Machines

Empress Effects Inc.

E-MU Systems

E-MU Planet Phatt Sound Module by thedood, Rating: Gold [ 2664 downloads ]

EnergyXT2

iPhone with EnergyXT2 by mossontherock, Rating: Gold [ 1121 downloads ]

Ensoniq

Eventide

Fractal Audio

General Music (GEM)

Gem Equinox Editor by thefuze, Rating: Silver [ 453 downloads ]

Glitchmachines

Glitchmachines Fracture Layout by qid, Rating: Gold [ 937 downloads ]

Hologram Electronics

Hologram Electronics Microcosm by yasir, Rating: Gold [ 2915 downloads ]

IK Multimedia

Impact Soundworks

iMusicAlbum

Soundscaper Layout for iPhone by qid, Rating: Gold [ 1139 downloads ]

Indiginus Instruments

Jomox

Jomox MBase by landschall, Rating: Bronze [ 640 downloads ]

Kawai Show all 10

Kemper

Layout for the Kemper Modeling Guitar Amp by drkberman, Rating: Silver [ 889 downloads ]

Korg Show all 18

Kymatica

Lennar Digital

SYLENTH1 by ezb, Rating: Gold [ 1441 downloads ]

Line6 Show all 8

Meris Show all 13

MODARTT S.A.S

Modartt's Organteq2 virtual pipe organ by akstudio, Rating: Bronze [ 345 downloads ]

Moog Show all 10

Mutable Instruments

Native Instruments

Novation

Oberheim

Peavey

Peavey Spectrum Bass by thedood, Rating: Gold [ 833 downloads ]

Pigtronix

LAYOUTS: Pigtronix Infinity Looper and Line6 M5 by adamixoye, Rating: Silver [ 1815 downloads ]

Pioneer

Layout TORAIZ AS-1 by locosynth, Rating: Bronze [ 856 downloads ]

Radikal Technologies

Radikal Technologies Accelerator by michael-raleigh, Rating: Gold [ 899 downloads ]

Roland Show all 52

Sample Logic

Sequential Circuits

Singular Sound

Sonic Potions

Sonic Potions LXR Digital Drum Synth by effegee, Rating: Gold [ 1176 downloads ]

Sonokinetic

Source Audio

Spitfire Audio

Steinberg Media Technologies (Yamaha)

Steinberg Wavelab Remote Control by mlafontaineca, Rating: Bronze [ 1765 downloads ]

Strymon

Sugar Bytes

Sugar Bytes Egoist Performance Layout by qid, Rating: Silver [ 998 downloads ]

A Tasty Pixel

TC Electronic

TC-Helicon

TC-Helicon Voicelive 3 Extreme by the-elf, Rating: Silver [ 312 downloads ]

Traktion

Tracktion 4 by azurecrystal, Rating: Bronze [ 580 downloads ]

Teenage Engineering

Teenage Engineering Choir by qdrtshlz, Rating: Silver [ 37 downloads ]

U-He

UJAM instruments Show all 9

ValhallaDSP

Controller for EVERY ValhallaDSP Plug-in by deadbeatsynesthete, Rating: Gold [ 1219 downloads ]

Vienna Symphonic Library

Waldorf

Where's the Party At (WTPA)

WTPA sampler. Where's The Party At? Here! by austingreen, Rating: Gold [ 684 downloads ]

Yamaha Show all 29

Yonac Inc.

Magellan, Galileo, AUFX, Loopy, Filtatron Bundle UPDATED 4/2/14 by cswinn, Rating: Gold [ 1288 downloads ]

Other and Unlisted Manufacturer Show all 41


Platinum

Jupiter Xm Manager by jkhiser

10730 downloads
Roland
Visual Editor for Roland Jupiter X/Xm - also works with new Juno-X, see the FAQ on Jupiter X layouts and compatibility.
Analog Synth Model Editors laid out similar t…
Jupiter X-Xm Manager 2.01.mididesigner | Jupiter X-Xm Manager 2.00 | Jupiter Xm Manager 1.60 | Jupiter X-Xm Manager 1.51 | Jupiter X-Xm Manager 1.50 | Jupiter X-Xm Manager 1.40 | Jupiter Xm Manager 1.32 | Jupiter Xm Manager 1.30 | Jupiter Xm Manager 1.21 | Jupiter X-Xm Scenes & Tones R1.zip
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Platinum

Editor for Yamaha Reface DX by helfried

Yamaha
The Yamaha reface DX was released at Summer NAMM in 2015 as part of the Reface Mobile Mini Keyboards line. The reface DX is a modern version of the DX100, which many experts agree is one of the most underrated synths of the 1980s. The reface DX focuses on portability: 37 mini keys, a built-in speaker, optional battery power and a low price point are some of the big differences from the original. And for such a tiny keyboard... this EXTENSIVE, Platinum layout.

We take our hats off to the author, Helfried, for this extensive, bidirectional MIDI controller for the Yamaha reface DX. And like most good things these days, this layout underwent a LOT of iteration. Amazing... lots of detail and precision in this one... check it out!
Update 2017-03-16, Reface DX v1.1f
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Platinum

Jupiter Xm ZEN_Core Editor by jkhiser

3094 downloads
Roland
The Jupiter Xm is a powerful, complex sound tool, trapped behind a small screen. ZEN-Core is a flexible synth construct with hundreds of settings. This MDP2 layout brings the ZEN-Core setti…
Jupiter X-Xm ZEN-Core Editor 1.30 | Jupiter X-Xm ZEN_Core Editor 1.20 | Jupiter Xm ZEN_Core Editor 1.13 | Jupiter Xm ZEN_Core Editor 1.00
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Platinum

Roland JD-990 (V1.7.0 - 01/2015) by popup

Roland
Open up, discover and explore the soul of your JD-990, wirelessly, from your iPad. Create complex patches with ease while manipulating multiple controls and tones at the same time. MIDI Designer's control overlay feature makes editing the JD on a touch screen feel much more analog like than any other editor can.

This layout is extensive and beautiful and redefined the boundaries of what's possible with MIDI Designer.

[There is no download link in the in-app browser for this layout. Hit the "See on Q&A Site Link" instead]
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Platinum

Moldover's Robocaster Controller Emulator by moldover

1410 downloads
Native Instruments
Hi!
This MIDI Designer layout emulates the controller portion of my custom controller-guitar, The Robocaster.
It is most useful when paired with your favorite electric guitar, and my latest preset …
LAYOUT: Moldover's Robocaster Controller Emulator
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Platinum

Voice Editor for Yamaha DX21 by ibo-kai

3062 downloads
Yamaha
The Yamaha DX21 was one of a new, three-strong range of 4-operator FM synths to appear in 1986. The layout author says, "The Yamaha DX21 was the first synth I ever laid my hands on, when I was a young boy (it wasn't my own one, unfortunately). Just recently I found a used unit in really mint condition in my neighborhood and I decided to buy it, mostly for nostalgia. Of course I didn't bother to program sounds on the synth itself, but instead made this layout for far quicker and easier editing."
Version 1.0 | Version 1.5
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Platinum

Sound Programmer for Kawai K1 by ibo-kai

2278 downloads
Kawai
A full sound editor for the Kawai K1 by Master Layout Author Ibo Kai!!! The Kawai K1 (and K1m for desktop, and K1r rack-mountable) was released in 1988 and is still a well-loved, 16-voice polyphonic sample-based PCM synthesis. Vintage Synth Explorer says, "The K1 is one of Kawai's most economic digital synthesizers in the K-series. The K1 has 256 digital samples of waveforms, 50 of which are from acoustic instruments. You combine up to four wave shapes to create very new and unique sounds. The K1 is capable of very good acoustic recreation, excellent unique synth sounds or at times, completely noisy walls of complex sound." Lots of hurdles were overcome to create this masterpiece, including... errors in the MIDI spec. We are very lucky to have this amazing layout, and aside from how comprehensive it is... it looks great!
Download Link
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Platinum

Yamaha SY77/TG77 Voice Editor by ibo-kai

3518 downloads
Yamaha
Yamaha released the SY77 keyboard -- and the TG77 rack-mount -- in 1989. They coined the term "Realtime Convolution and Modulation Synthesis" to describe the sound engine. It's an FM-synthesis and sample-based hybrid that creates amazingly rich, layered and multitimbral sounds.

This Platinum layout is well-thought-out, well-designed, well-executed and brilliant on every level. Master Layout Author Ibo Kai, winner of the Rainer Award for layout-design excellence, goes deep with this layout. He not only shows a particular vision of the TG77 through the layout, but he also provides a particular workflow. And that's EXACTLY what great editor design is about.

We're so fortunate to have Ibo Kai and his many contributions. Some of this others include brilliant editors for the Kawai K1, Yamaha Reface DX, and the Korg 707. Big ups, Ibo Kai!
SY77-TG77 Editor v1.45  | TG77 Editor v1.42 (admin's mod) | TG77 Editor v1.3 | TG77 Editor v1.2 (old)
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Platinum

Full Editor for Yamaha Reface DX by ibo-kai

1510 downloads
Yamaha
Master Layout Designer Ibo Kai brings us his Complete Editor, a Platinum Layout, for the Yamaha reface DX.

Yamaha released the Reface Mobile Mini Keyboards at Summer NAMM of 2015, including the exciting reface DX. DX is synonymous with FM synthesis since the 1980s. The reface DX itself is a modern version of the DX100, which is one of the most underrated synths of the 1980s. Like the DX100, the reface DX focuses on portability. Some things are the same as the DX100, and some, like the built-in speaker.

This editor is the basis for the related performance editor, and includes five pages, including: "Quick Access" Parameters, Operator Controls, Common Parameters, and 2 FX Units, Master Settings, and Util. Like all of Ibo Kai's layouts, it's beautiful, functional, and takes the reface DX to a whole new level.
The Layout
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Platinum

ROLAND FANTOM X Editor by elkbeat

Roland
This is a Platinum layout for MDP2. Platinum layouts represent thousands of hours of work and a great eye for aesthetics. If you inspect this layout in Design Mode, you'll see just how deep it goes. This layout comes from the need to control the Fantom XR, since the knobs on the device are nearly unworkable. This layout isn't just an amazing piece of software: it's also an uplifting human story about how to turn a problem -- controlling this gear -- into an amazing work of art. Huge congratulations to Elkbeat on this layout.

Be sure to check out the notes, and enjoy!
Download the Layout
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Platinum

Yamaha TQ5 by qdrtshlz

4276 downloads
Yamaha
The Yamaha TQ5 is probably one of the most underrated and cheap synthesizers today. Manufactured in 1988, where it was clearly targeted to the consumer market with barely any parameters to edit at the…
Version 1.0 | Version v0.91 | Version v0.9
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Platinum

Akai Miniak/Alesis Micron Controller by landschall

Akai
Alesis
Author and Broque artist André Noller (Landschall) explains his motivation for building this MIDI controller:

"As many know, this synth was nearly un-editable (at least for me) because of the missing controllers and the 'calculator-styled' display with one (!) endless knob and a few shortcuts to get to the menus faster (but not fast enough if you ask me)."

André worked closely with the MIDI Designer development team to achieve control of every parameter in the Miniak. The Sequential Subcontrols feature was implemented to achieve full control over the Miniak/Micron.

This is the first complete, real-time MIDI controller for the Akai Miniak and the Alesis Micron. The author's work is aesthetically simple, but amazingly comprehensive and utilizes MIDI Designer to the maximum extent.
Download
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Platinum

Korg TR Rack-Trinity by thedood

2020 downloads
Korg
Background
Ok, I know there's already been a great TR Rack panel uploaded here a while back. I tried this and although I loved using it, it didn't implement many sysex calls, (no effe…
LAYOUT: Korg TR Rack-Trinity v0.9b01
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Platinum

Roland Aira TB-3 Bassline by thedood

1867 downloads
Roland
The Dood knocks it out of the park with this amazing Platinum controller for the Roland Aira TB-3 Bassline. As the author tells is: "Roland basically hid most of the synth in System Exclusive. It really is a full blown mono synth, with Ringmod LFO and twin Effects! Why they didn't release an iPad controller/app etc. for it I have no idea as this thing is utterly WASTED without the extra Sysex control." This is the true meaning of DIY and we're so excited that MDP2 allowed the Dood to unlock the next level on this Roland box.
Roland Aira TB-3 v1.02 2018
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Platinum

Sound Programmer for Kawai K1 for MDP2 by ibo-kai

3118 downloads
Kawai
Ibo Kai's revamp of his own layout, now for MIDI Designer Pro 2! What's different aside from the awesome look with Glow? It's 33% more compact thanks to Picker controls!

Here's the blurb from the other version: A full sound editor for the Kawai K1 by Master Layout Author Ibo Kai!!! The Kawai K1 (and K1m for desktop, and K1r rack-mountable) was released in 1988 and is still a well-loved, 16-voice polyphonic sample-based PCM synthesis. Vintage Synth Explorer says, "The K1 is one of Kawai's most economic digital synthesizers in the K-series. The K1 has 256 digital samples of waveforms, 50 of which are from acoustic instruments. You combine up to four wave shapes to create very new and unique sounds. The K1 is capable of very good acoustic recreation, excellent unique synth sounds or at times, completely noisy walls of complex sound." Lots of hurdles were overcome to create this masterpiece, including... errors in the MIDI spec. We are very lucky to have this amazing layout!
K1 Single Editor v1.65  | K1 Single Editor v1.6
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Platinum

Roland JX-3P, JX-8P, MKS-30, MKS-50 by rainer

2348 downloads
Roland
An historical first, Rainer's first layout controls many of the most important 80s synths by Roland: JX-3P with Organix mod, JX-3P with KiwiTechnics upgrade, MKS-30 with Johannes Hausensteiner mod, JX-8P, Juno 106, Roland Alpha Juno 1 & 2 + MKS-50, Roland MKS-70 A + B, and the Roland MKS-70 Patch. This layout inspired the entire Community to get to work. It's not just a classic: it's the first Platinum Layout ever, so it's not just a work of art. It's a trail-blazing work of art which inspired so many others. Thanks to Rainer for inventing this activity!

Enjoy!
Roland 80s Synths 2013-07
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Platinum

Chase Bliss Reverse Mode C by yasir

930 downloads
Chase Bliss
March 2024 update: Bug fixes + made the ticker as main preset selector (tap recall to load). Fixed some discrepancy in cc value display on the time dial.
Notes:
Dip …
LAYOUT: Chase Bliss Reverse Mode C V2 | LAYOUT: Chase Bliss Reverse Mode C
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Platinum

Piano XXL from V3Sound by mlafontaineca

1467 downloads
Other/Unlisted Maker
Hi,
This layout control the Grand Piano XXL from V3Sound.
https://www.v3sound.com/en/e-product-grand-piano-xxl.html
Among the feature, you can touch the keyboard image to test the sound with different…
V3Sound Grand Piano XXL v1.6.mididesigner
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Platinum

Yamaha DX21 Editor by ibo-kai

1884 downloads
Yamaha
I finally enabled my editor layout to understand sysex from the synth. So now I can drag an existing patch into the layout and adjust it if needed.
In this case the input rule was really easy to make,…
Yamaha DX21 v3.15 (bug fix) | Yamaha DX21 v3.1 | Yamaha DX21 v2.0
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Gold

Roland RD 2000 Manager by jkhiser

9341 downloads
Roland
Major update to incorporate latest MD capabilities and support the RD 2000 EX
• Now loads user program names
• Streamlined many displays, revised Mixer format, load progress indic…
RD-2000 Manager 2.31.mididesigner | RD-2000 Manager 2.30.mididesigner | # RD 2000 Manager 2.30 StreamByter.pdf.zip | RD 2000 Manager 2.20 | RD 2000 Manager 2.15 | RD 2000 Manager 2.14 | RD 2000 Manager 2.13 | RD 2000 Manager 2.12 | RD 2000 Manager 2.11 | RD 2000 Manager 2.10 | RD 2000 Program Names.zip
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Gold

CHASE BLISS ONWARD by yasir

530 downloads
Chase Bliss
https://youtu.be/GpyxaSEyB0s
How to use: 1) Install Midi Designer from the Apple App store 2) Download the layout file below and load it into the app 3) Open app menu…
LAYOUT: CHASE BLISS ONWARD V1
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Highlights

MIDI Controller for Alesis Micron and Akai Miniak

Title for Community Layout for Akai Miniak

MIDI Controller for Roland VG-99

Title for Community Layout for Roland VG-99

MIDI Controller for Roland JX-3P, JX-8P,
MKS-30, MKS-50, MKS-70, Juno 1 and Juno 2

Title for Community Layout for Roland 1980s Synths

MIDI Controller for Roland JD-990

Title for Community Layout for Roland JD-990

MIDI Controller for Line 6 DT-50 Series Amplifiers

Title for Community Layout for Line 6 DT50

MIDI Controller for Line 6 Pod X3 Live

Title for Community Layout for Line 6 Pod X3 Live

MIDI Controller for Line 6 Pod 2.0

Title for Community Layout for Line 6 Pod 2.0

MIDI Controller for Line 6 HD-500

Title for Community Layout for Line 6 HD-500

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