MidiKeys vs touchosc

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

MidiKeys

7.0

Media & Design

Onscreen MIDI keyboard

touchosc

8.0

Media & Design

MIDI and OSC Controller Software

Metric	MidiKeys	touchosc
Category	Media & Design	Media & Design
AI Score	7.0	8.0
30-day Installs	7	9
90-day Installs	26	18
365-day Installs	169	112
Version	1.9.1	1.5.2,261
Auto-updates	Yes	Yes
Deprecated	No	No
GitHub Stars	136	215
GitHub Forks	12	20
Open Issues	22	-
License	Apache-2.0	—
Language	Objective-C	—
Last GitHub Commit	3y ago	11mo ago
First Seen	Aug 9, 2023	Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

MidiKeys

MidiKeys is a free, open-source on-screen MIDI keyboard with hotkey support, perfect for musicians and music producers looking to trigger MIDI notes directly from their Mac. Its portability and compatibility across macOS versions make it a versatile tool for creative work.

MidiKeys provides an on-screen MIDI keyboard with customizable hotkeys to trigger MIDI notes.

Pros

+ Free and open-source with Apache-2.0 license
+ Hotkey support for triggering MIDI notes
+ Compatible across multiple macOS versions

Cons

- Open issues with macOS Ventura and Big Sur compatibility
- Limited community discussion and contributions

touchosc

TouchOSC is a versatile MIDI and OSC controller app that allows users to create custom interfaces for controlling music software and other OSC-enabled applications. It supports a wide range of devices and configurations, making it ideal for musicians, DJs, and artists who need precise control over their creative tools.

TouchOSC enables users to design and interact with custom MIDI and OSC control surfaces for music production and performance.

Pros

+ Feature-rich with support for both MIDI and OSC protocols
+ Cross-platform compatibility including iOS, Android, and macOS
+ Active development with regular updates

Cons

- Limited recent community discussion or feedback
- License and language details are not publicly available

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