Reviews of LK - Ableton & Midi Controller

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List of user reviews and ratings for LK - Ableton & Midi Controller

Total ratings

4.30 (Rating count: 696)

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Review summary

LK shines for Ableton users thanks to easy setup and reliable live performance, with strong clip-launching, a flexible matrix, and the ability to turn an iPad into several MIDI controllers. It remains actively developed and responds to user feedback. However, its value is marred by required external software for MIDI routing (UBridge and virtual drivers), occasional connectivity and reliability issues, and a price/upsell model that some users view as expensive. Some stability problems and UI quirks also appear, and its feature set may not yet replace all tools you might need in a full production workflow.

Pros

Easy to use with Ableton and reliable in live settings.
Powerful clip launching and matrix features for triggering notes.
Turns iPad into multiple MIDI controllers with versatile control and value.
Two-way control script works well and stable USB connection via UBridge after setup.
Standalone capability and active development driven by user feedback.

Cons

Requires external software (UBridge and virtual MIDI drivers) and multiple setup steps.
Connectivity issues, especially initial setup or Windows/Linux connectivity with UBridge.
High price with upsells and nonrefundable purchase; some users view it as expensive.
Stability problems: UI disappearing and occasional freezing/crashes.
Missing many tools/features that rivals offer and not a complete replacement.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.60

All time rating average: 4.30

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12% (6)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-03-09	Pe*****	The app is missing most of the tools that you may need for a digital midi controller. Even with the full purchase. You can’t just use it as a trusted tool. At the same time it is more expensive and does way less than most of its competitors! And at the same time they don’t accept refund requests! So you end up with useless expensive non refundable app. Search for better alternatives before falling for this.
The app is missing most of the tools that you may need for a digital midi controller. Even with the full purchase. You can’t just use it as a trusted tool. At the same time it is more expensive and does way less than most of its competitors! And at the same time they don’t accept refund requests! So you end up with useless expensive non refundable app. Search for better alternatives before falling for this.
2025-11-26	Ob*****	I’ve been using this app for a little while now and it is so useful. I mainly use the matrix for triggering notes in AUM. I have plenty of tools for automating and modulating CC’s like MLFO for example, but there are times when I just need to record CC’s from a midi controller. In this case, I end up needing to use Atom 2 for example. And if I’m going to use Atom 2 I almost feel like I don’t want to use yet another app like LK to sequence notes when I can already sequence notes and CC’s in Atom 2. I prefer the Ableton clip launching style that LK uses, but sometimes it’s just too many apps when I need to also automate CC’s. I love this app. I use it most of the time,.. but not all the time. Not when I’m really serious about recording my final mix. I would be ecstatic if this feature was added. You have a fantastic application here. It’s an (mostly) essential application for me.
I’ve been using this app for a little while now and it is so useful. I mainly use the matrix for triggering notes in AUM. I have plenty of tools for automating and modulating CC’s like MLFO for example, but there are times when I just need to record CC’s from a midi controller. In this case, I end up needing to use Atom 2 for example. And if I’m going to use Atom 2 I almost feel like I don’t want to use yet another app like LK to sequence notes when I can already sequence notes and CC’s in Atom 2. I prefer the Ableton clip launching style that LK uses, but sometimes it’s just too many apps when I need to also automate CC’s. I love this app. I use it most of the time,.. but not all the time. Not when I’m really serious about recording my final mix. I would be ecstatic if this feature was added. You have a fantastic application here. It’s an (mostly) essential application for me.
2025-09-02	st*****	You must download multiple programs on your computer for the midi to be configured. First you must download the Ubridge, then a virtual midi driver. Tried using a cord and it wasn’t detecting my device. Big waste of time. Wish Ableton would just have a decent controller. IL Remote for FL is not great and hasn’t been updated in years but it at least works.
You must download multiple programs on your computer for the midi to be configured. First you must download the Ubridge, then a virtual midi driver. Tried using a cord and it wasn’t detecting my device. Big waste of time. Wish Ableton would just have a decent controller. IL Remote for FL is not great and hasn’t been updated in years but it at least works.
2025-08-31	Tm*****	This app is pretty easy to use with Ableton but you can get really deep if you want. I've used it in live settings before, super reliable. Great options for the different sections inside the app, everything is extremely thoughtful in how it's put together. I've tried soooo many different touchscreen and midi controllers and I'm really happy with what they've done. Also if there's an improvement you're interested in they actually accept feedback and make meaningful changes. Very rare! I like pretty much everything they're doing here, I do have one request is to add the ability to turn of exclusive mode for record enabling, that would make it pretty much perfect for me.
This app is pretty easy to use with Ableton but you can get really deep if you want. I've used it in live settings before, super reliable. Great options for the different sections inside the app, everything is extremely thoughtful in how it's put together. I've tried soooo many different touchscreen and midi controllers and I'm really happy with what they've done. Also if there's an improvement you're interested in they actually accept feedback and make meaningful changes. Very rare! I like pretty much everything they're doing here, I do have one request is to add the ability to turn of exclusive mode for record enabling, that would make it pretty much perfect for me.
2025-08-12	da*****	Tried all options and could not connect it to Ubridge. Same wifi network, usb, windows recognized the Ipad but no connection between lk and Ubridge. A pity. Additionally, the software seems a little undercooked and requires two external party softwares to function. Needs work.
Tried all options and could not connect it to Ubridge. Same wifi network, usb, windows recognized the Ipad but no connection between lk and Ubridge. A pity. Additionally, the software seems a little undercooked and requires two external party softwares to function. Needs work.
2025-07-04	EN*****	All you need, plus standalone. Pay the man cuz this is worth every penny
All you need, plus standalone. Pay the man cuz this is worth every penny
2025-01-16	an*****	This app has mature so much since my last review. As a professional musician, I can now trust going on stage with it. Great job guys!
This app has mature so much since my last review. As a professional musician, I can now trust going on stage with it. Great job guys!
2025-01-14	Te*****	Looks decent, but not pricing this reasonably as a single piece of software is greedy and insulting. Separate upsells for an x/y controller and a mixing controller? Yikes. Moving on.
Looks decent, but not pricing this reasonably as a single piece of software is greedy and insulting. Separate upsells for an x/y controller and a mixing controller? Yikes. Moving on.
2024-11-27	LE*****	Finally bought a couple modules and thankfully haven’t had too many issues.
Finally bought a couple modules and thankfully haven’t had too many issues.
2024-11-15	Ra*****	Great app for Ableton! Highly recommended it
Great app for Ableton! Highly recommended it