Recently, software engineer Geert Bevin showcased his MIDI Widgets, a MIDI controller for the Apple Vision Pro, that can be spatially positioned for $9$99.
MIDI Widgets aren't just early examples of how developers can unlock with VisionOS apps. For those who use MIDI controllers like keyboards and synthesizers, the new app unlocks a new layer of creative control.
MIDI Widgets allow users to create their own personal expansion kits for their favorite synthesizer or piano, and users can create virtual faders, buttons, and knobs from anywhere in any physical space. Each setting is persisted between sessions, and restarting the Vision Pro will not lose configuration.
Here are MIDI Widgets 10 Summary of features:
Designed for Apple Vision Pro.
Create as many faders, buttons, and knobs as you want.
Freely position and orient individual controllers.
The spatial snapping feature makes it easy to build larger, perfectly aligned control surfaces.
The controller is automatically anchored to its position, even when rebooted.
Controllers can be grouped by scene and can be easily invoked for different purposes.
Freely reposition and retarget the entire scene.
Scenarios can send MIDI messages to multiple configurable MIDI ports.
Bluetooth le midi devices are supported.
Built-in virtual MIDI to send MIDI to other Vision Pro applications on the same device.
MIDI channel selection for each controller.
MIDI control changes, channel pressures, program changes, or pitch bend messages for each controller.
Each controller has 7-bit and 14-bit controls to change the resolution.
The controller has the option to reset to the mid-position when released.
Faders and knobs can be unidirectional or bidirectional.
Each part of the control can be assigned a different color to improve recognizability.
Colors can be easily copied and pasted, individually or as a complete color scheme.
The controller can have optional labels that can be placed on any of the four edges.
The floating tool window follows the left or right hand and allows editing anywhere.
Multiple controllers can be used at the same time, allowing for two-handed interaction.