Pianola
Darrel Farris Music iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Pianola is a paid Music app for iPhone and iPad by Darrel Farris. Rated 4.0/5 from 1 ratings. Requires iOS 18.0. Updated February 27, 2026.
- Rating
- 4.0
- 1 ratings
- Price
- 0.99 USD
- on the App Store
- Size
- 110 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Feb 27
- 2026 · v1.2
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About Pianola
Pianola transforms your MIDI-capable piano into an effortless musical experience. Whether you have a digital piano or an acoustic piano outfitted with a PianoDisc, QRS PNOmation, or Yamaha Disklavier system, Pianola makes playing your favorite songs as easy as do-re-mi. Connect iPhone or iPad to your piano wirelessly via Bluetooth or with a USB MIDI adapter, browse your MIDI file collection, and let the music play! Key Features • Wireless Bluetooth MIDI — Connect to any BLE-MIDI compatible device with a single tap. • USB MIDI Support — Connect using a USB to MIDI adapter or a USB OTG cable on supported devices. • Simple Library Management — Browse MIDI files from your device, iCloud, or network storage. Create playlists to organize your music. • Tempo Control — Speed up or slow down playback. • Velocity Curves — Fine-tune the dynamics to suit your piano and room acoustics. • Pitch Adjustment — Transpose playback in real-time. Great for vocalists who want to sing along. • Background Playback — Music keeps playing while you use other apps. • Ready to Play — Includes a MIDI library to get the party started. Designed for Everyone Pianola offers an interface that feels familiar and intuitive. Large, clear controls. No hidden menus. No overwhelming options. Just the features you need, right where you expect them. Transform your piano into the jukebox it was meant to be!
What’s new
Version 1.2 · Updated February 27, 2026
• Added support for USB MIDI devices. Now you can connect wired or wirelessly!
App privacy
The developer, Darrel Farris, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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