AudioSwift MIDI Trackpad For Mac

AudioSwift (Reg. US $20) requires macOS 10.12 or newer.

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Turn Your Trackpad Into a Powerful MIDI Controller

AudioSwift for macOS transforms your MacBook or Magic Trackpad into a versatile set of MIDI tools — sliders, triggers, XY pads, mixing controls, and MPE surfaces — all at your fingertips.

Run AudioSwift quietly from your menu bar and activate it anytime with a simple four-finger tap. A clean console appears, showing your current mode, ready for you to start sending MIDI with natural, touch-based gestures. When you’re done, hit Esc to turn it off.

Compact, intuitive, and always within reach — AudioSwift is the perfect MIDI controller for modern producers, whether you’re on the move or in the studio.

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Control, Improve & Create

Slider

Transform your trackpad into a bank of virtual sliders that send CC or Pitch Bend MIDI messages with precision. Use Force Touch to add natural aftertouch, bringing expressive depth to your performance. Perfect for film and TV composers, AudioSwift makes it easy to add emotion to orchestral libraries or automate plugin parameters with simple gestures. And it’s not just for music — you can even speed up your workflow in Adobe Lightroom, adjusting settings quickly and intuitively with your fingertips.

XY

Transform your trackpad into a powerful XY pad to shape multiple parameters at once using one, two, or three-finger gestures. Add natural aftertouch with Force Touch for an extra layer of expressiveness. Ideal for sound designers building evolving textures and soundscapes, or for creators who want a faster, more tactile way to color grade in Final Cut Pro X. With AudioSwift, precision and creativity are literally at your fingertips.

Trigger

Turn your trackpad into a grid-style MPE controller and explore new ways to play. Perform melodies or craft immersive soundscapes with expressive multi-touch control. Need to build rhythm fast? Use your trackpad as velocity-sensitive trigger pads to lay down quick beats, or trigger full chords with a single tap.

Mixer

Control one or two faders simultaneously using intuitive touch gestures. Adjust pan, set send levels, or even use your trackpad as a jog wheel to navigate your session with ease. Writing automation has never been this quick with a trackpad. Compatible with Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Reaper, Cubase, Bitwig Studio, LUNA, Digital Performer and Studio One.

Scale

Choose a tonic note and then select a scale. Slide your fingers from left to right to play notes in the selected key. Apply pressure to the trackpad and it will send aftertouch MIDI messages (aftertouch requires a trackpad with Force Touch).

“AudioSwift is incredibly well designed and, after an acclimatization period, admirably easy to use.”

8/10 Computer Music Issue 255
Computer Music Awards 2018 Runner-up

“AudioSwift 2, with its ability to tailor CC messages for custom control over instrument parameters, makes it perfect for users seeking deep real-time control over their software instruments.”

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AudioSwift (Reg. US $20) requires macOS 10.12 or newer.

Volume discounts available here. Please read our license policy and legal section.

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