Sidecar MIDI Controller for pc and mac

Sidecar MIDI Controller for Pc

Written by Secret Base Design



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Software Features and Description

1. On screen, you have access to each of the pads -- map the knobs and sliders of your synth apps to MIDI CC messages, and then use Sidecar to adjust these sliders as you play.

2. Each MIDI destination has ten configurable pads, which can be assigned to chords, single notes, a program change message, or a controller change message.

3. Toggle on support for the external keyboard, and you can switch between the ten MIDI destinations quickly (using the keys in the QWERTY row).

4. Sidecar turns your ordinary QWERTY keyboard into a powerful MIDI controller.

5. Because Sidecar operates in slide-over and side-by-side mode on the iPad, you can use your physical keyboard with any MIDI app, even if the other app is running in the background.

6. If you have an external MIDI controller, you can have it send MIDI events to Sidecar -- and these will be relayed to any of the ten MIDI destinations you select.

7. Because Sidecar sends MIDI messages, it can be used to control background synthesizers, sequencers, and effects apps.

8. The lower part of the keyboard is mapped piano-style, letting you play melodies with the physical keys -- much easier to keep your fingers in the right place, and to get the notes you want.

9. Sidecar also supports the iON iCade game controller, mapping the buttons of the iCade to the pads.

10. The two lowest rows of keys are mapped as a standard piano keyboard, providing a musical play surface with an ordinary text keyboard.

11. Each pad can play a specific note, a chord, generate a program change message, or send a control code.

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Or follow the guide below to use on PC:

Select Windows version:

  1. Windows 7-10
  2. Windows 11

Download and install the Sidecar MIDI Controller app on your Windows 10,8,7 or Mac in 4 simple steps below:


  1. Download an Android emulator for PC and Mac:
    Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks Pc or Mac software Here >> .

  2. Install the emulator on your PC or Mac:
    On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

  3. Using Sidecar MIDI Controller on PC [Windows 7/ 8/8.1/ 10/ 11]:
    • Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "Sidecar MIDI Controller"
    • The search will reveal the Sidecar MIDI Controller app icon. Open, then click "Install".
    • Once Sidecar MIDI Controller is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including Sidecar MIDI Controller.
    • Now enjoy Sidecar MIDI Controller on PC.

  4. Using Sidecar MIDI Controller on Mac OS:
    Install Sidecar MIDI Controller on your Mac using the same steps for Windows OS above.



How to download and use Sidecar MIDI Controller App on Windows 11


To get Sidecar MIDI Controller on Windows 11, check if there's a native Sidecar MIDI Controller Windows app here » ». If none, follow the steps below:


  1. Download the Amazon-Appstore » (U.S only)
    • Click on "Get" to begin installation. It also automatically installs Windows Subsystem for Android.
    • After installation, Goto Windows Start Menu or Apps list » Open the Amazon Appstore » Login (with Amazon account)

  2. For non-U.S users, Download the OpenPC software »
    • Upon installation, open OpenPC app » goto Playstore on PC » click Configure_Download. This will auto-download Google Play Store on your Windows 11.

  3. Installing Sidecar MIDI Controller:
    • Login to your computer's PlayStore or Amazon AppStore.
    • Search for "Sidecar MIDI Controller" » Click "Install" to install Sidecar MIDI Controller
    • Sidecar MIDI Controller will now be available on your windows start-menu.

Minimum requirements Recommended
  • 8GB RAM
  • SSD Storage
  • Processor: Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 3000
  • Architecture: x64 or ARM64
  • 16GB RAM
  • HDD Storage

Sidecar MIDI Controller On iTunes


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$2.99 On iTunes Secret Base Design 9 5 1.8 4+

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Top Pcmac Reviews

  • Right spot, right time

    By Slaphappygrandpappy (Pcmac user)

    It's always a pleasure when app developers release apps that reflect the "thing I have in my head". Well, this app not only solves the "Bluetooth only works in the foreground" problem when working with multiple music creation apps, but it does it exactly the way I pictured it in my head. If you have a BT controller and use multiple apps, the app will likely make your life a whole lot easier! As a plus, the side panel design is handy for extra MIDI control pads even outside the Bluetooth keyboard scenario.
  • Genius

    By Sattech27 (Pcmac user)

    Very good use for the slide over feature. This should open the door for many other music app developers to exploit! SBD has a long history of creative approaches, and this app is no exception.
  • Of course

    By a e r o c (Pcmac user)

    Continuing the excellence.

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