Cue Bear turns your iPad into a professional MIDI controller designed for live performance and based on your show's setlist.
Instead of trying to remember what button triggers which cue, Cue Bear combines the setlist and the MIDI controller to create a seamless, stress-free performance-oriented controller. Connect via USB or WiFi and start performing.

Download Cue Bear Bridge companion app on cuebear.app/bridge

KEY FEATURES

Smart Setlist Management
Create cues for each song or scene in your show
Add metadata: tempo, key, notes, scene numbers
Reorder with drag-and-drop
Search and filter your library
Save and Add Another for quick setup

Customizable Control Surface
Faders – Vertical or horizontal sliders for smooth parameter control
Buttons – Large, easy-to-hit buttons with custom icons
Small Buttons – Compact controls for mute, solo, and quick actions
Toggles – Latching buttons for effects and scene states
Grid layout – Organize controls exactly how you want them

Wireless and USB Connectivity
WiFi MIDI – Control your Mac wirelessly over the network
USB MIDI – Low-latency connection via Lightning cable
Automatic device discovery
Reconnects automatically if connection drops
Works with CueBearBridge companion app (free download)

Professional Features
Auto-assign MIDI – Automatically assigns unique CC numbers
Channel selection – Route to different MIDI channels (1–16)
Control Change (CC) and Note messages
Velocity control for dynamic expression
128 CC numbers and notes available per channel
Visual feedback for control states

Project Management
Save unlimited projects for different shows
Cloud sync via iCloud Drive (optional)
Duplicate projects for easy variations
Export/import for backup and sharing
Autosave keeps your work safe

Perfect For
Live bands – Monitor mixes and effect switching
Theater productions – Control lighting, sound effects, and scene changes
Worship services – Mix vocals, band, and click tracks
DJ performances – Trigger loops, effects, and hot cues
Studio sessions – Record, transport controls, and track mixing
Orchestras – Conduct tempo and dynamic changes
Educators – Teach music production and MIDI concepts

Beautiful Design
Clean, modern interface designed for stage visibility
Large, finger-friendly controls
SF Symbols icon library
Edit mode with visual feedback
Personalized layout options

Performance Optimized
Smooth fader response with no lag
Low memory footprint
Battery efficient for all-day performances
Works great with large setlists (100+ cues)
Instant response, even with many controls

Technical Details
Requires iPad running iOS 18.2 or later
Compatible with any DAW or software that accepts MIDI input
Works with: Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, MainStage, Reaper, QLab, and more
Supports standard MIDI protocol
Free CueBearBridge companion app for Mac required for wireless connectivity

Setup Requirements
iPad (any model with iOS 18.2+)
Mac computer with CueBearBridge installed (free from cuebear.app)
For USB: USB cable
For WiFi: Both devices on same network

Why Cue Bear
Built by performers for performers, Cue Bear is designed for reliability during live shows. No complex menus, no confusing settings—just the controls you need, when you need them.
Whether you're playing backing tracks from a DAW for an arena show, running a Broadway-style musical, leading a worship team, or mixing monitors for a rock band, Cue Bear adapts to your workflow.

Download CueBearBridge (Mac companion app) free at: cuebear.app