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Tap 2.1(.1) has landed: browse samples, edit audio clips, play expressive MPE pads and Note Repeat, and explore deeper Simpler controls. Now with Bluetooth MIDI too!
👉 See everything new in version 2.1, then try Tap for free on the App Store.
7III Tap turns your iPhone or iPad into a hands-on Ableton Live controller. Browse samples, edit audio clips, launch scenes, mix tracks, sequence drums and melodies, record or draw automation, and control devices from a fast, responsive touchscreen built for performance, production, and sound design.
| Mobile devices | iPhone and iPad |
|---|---|
| Computer support | macOS and Windows |
| Connections | USB, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth MIDI on macOS; wired MIDI, rtpMIDI and experimental Bluetooth MIDI on Windows |
| Main controls | Devices, MIDI and audio clips, mixer, step sequencers, automation, MPE and MIDI CC |
| Setup | Included Ableton Live MIDI Remote Script; no server or Max for Live device |
| Price | Free 15-minute daily trial; one-time Premium unlock; no subscription |
Why turn two knobs when you have ten fingers and could tweak up to 8 macros at a time and still have two fingers left for mixing? Hardware controllers have their charm, but at project7III we focus on the future. A touchscreen is simply the most flexible and precise tool for adjusting parameters, launching clips, sequencing, editing automation, and mixing.
That's why we created Tap: a pocket-sized Ableton Live controller built for real performance, deep control, and fast creative work. If you have a few bucks to spare and an iOS device, you're ready to upgrade your workflow.
Here are some of the reasons why you should consider Tap:
Designed for quick sound design, live modulation, performance, and awesome sequencing.
Browse and search for sounds in Live, load samples, and shape your audio clips from Tap. Zoom into the waveform, move Warp markers, set start and loop points, and adjust gain, transpose, and detune. Crop a clip or use Live’s conversion tools to move from audio to Simpler, a Drum Pad, or MIDI where supported by your Live edition.
See the audio clip guide for controls and gestures.
Download Tap on the App Store and test it for free for 15 minutes per day!
Let's jam!
🏆 4.7/5 on the App Store (April 2026)
Ich bin jetzt echt baff. TAP ist irgendwie total großartig durchdacht und nutzt die capture MIDI Funktion von Ableton Live gnadenlos gut aus… weiter bin ich noch nicht aber random drums, synths und effekte laden ist sowas von Jam Like! Fantastisch, was kommt denn da noch von Entwickler? Ich hoffe das ist nur der Anfang. 7.99€ Lächerlich, Kauft Leute, jeden Cent wert!
Was pleasantly surprised how well this has been laid out and works. Gives loads of control. I actually stopped using my Push 2 for now as 7III TAP inspires more. This is what Touchable Pro should have been. For the price a no brainer. Go get!
Un buen y económico recurso para producir y para usar en performances en vivo. Lo usé en Windows con el iPad y luego de la configuración inicial, funcionó sin problemas. Recomendado.
Optisch 1A, auch die Integration der Rack Macros ist super.
Tap works so well with Ableton it feels like it was made as an official app. The design language matches Ableton so it's easy to get started quickly compared to other apps. I had a question and the owner replied to me in less than a day, which I think is amazing. I will update if I find any issues but this is a 5 star app for me!
This app literally changed my life in Live. It's super stable and fluid. Super useful for live session, mixing and creative process. It works very well for controlling your midi instrument and writing automations. That's all you need to give much more live feeling to your tracks. 100% worth it 👌
Love this. Really nice way to control Ableton via my iPhone. Would love to see device shortcuts to quickly access fav instruments and also some preset morph would be cool.
This is what Ableton Note should be. App gives you a lot of control over DAW and makes it lightning fast to sketch ideas and work on them. Long Live The TAP!
Things we have planned for Tap:
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Yes. macOS supports direct USB, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth MIDI. Windows supports wired MIDI interfaces, an experimental direct USB MIDI host bridge, Wi-Fi through rtpMIDI, and experimental Bluetooth MIDI through Windows MIDI Services. See the connection guide in the manual.
For many workflows and most musicians, yes.
Tap includes clip launching, device editing, mixing and a powerful step sequencer in a mobile form factor.
Yes. Tap is one of the few fully featured iPhone Ableton Live controllers. Basically a Push the size of an iPhone.
Not yet, sorry.
You only need to install the Tap MIDI Remote Script once. After that, Tap connects automatically.
Yes. Pads and Keys support MPE with per-note Pitch Bend and Pressure or Slide. Standard velocity, modulation and pitch bend are supported too.
Unfortunately not. But you will be able to make more crappy music in less time, and gain the power to entertain (or terrify) crowds for hours, using only your laptop and your iPad.
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7III Tap /sĕv′ən thrē tăp/
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The freshest Ableton Live controller on planet earth, made by project7III (project seven three).
No idea. But Tap is 100% the Ableton Live controller you've been dreaming about.
Test it now: Download 7III Tap
Tap has already been featured by the music tech press:
Ableton includes 7III Tap in its official guide to controlling Live from an iOS device, highlighting its dedicated device, step sequencer, MIDI pad, mixer and clip views.
Source: Ableton Help Center
Tap turns your iPhone into an Ableton Live controller, taking some of the best ideas from Push and Ableton Note and adapting them to a mobile touchscreen.
Source: Create Digital Music
Tap turns the iPhone into a versatile controller for Ableton Live, offering clip triggering, mixing and device control from your pocket.
Source (German): GEARNEWS
Tap legal stuff: terms & conditions & privacy policy
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