Sonari: MIDI Controller
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Overview
Sonari turns hand gestures into an expressive musical instrument on Apple silicon Mac. Play built-in sounds, shape visuals that respond to music, or send MIDI, MPE and OSC to compatible DAWs and music software. Includes a complete 14-day trial, then a one-time purchase. Requires macOS 26 or later.
A note from the maker
I built Sonari as a complete musical instrument on Mac. It plays built-in sounds, sends MIDI, MPE or OSC to compatible software, and can turn a performance into live visuals. Key Deck provides a way to play without a camera.
Facts from official sources
Key features
- 17 movement-based playing styles plus Custom mappings
- Built-in instrument sounds and Sonari Synth
- MIDI 2.0, standard MIDI, MPE and OSC output
- Key Deck works without a camera
- Air Looper, editable MIDI, audio recording and export
- Stage visuals that respond to music
Platforms
Mac
Pricing
| Pricing type | Paid |
|---|---|
| Free plan | No |
| Price | US$99 one-time purchase (after a 14-day full trial on the Mac App Store; no subscription or account) (checked 2026-11-14) |
Developer
Shubhra Saha · https://www.shubhrasaha.com/ · India (the official terms and privacy policy say an independent developer based in India)
| Web version | No |
|---|---|
| Languages | English (Declared by the developer) |
| Uses AI | No |
| AI technology | Unverified |
| Indie / small team | Yes |
| Released | 2026-09-13(App Store) |