# Sonari: MIDI Controller

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.
- Official site: https://playsonari.com/
- Category: Video, Audio & Music
- Languages: English (Declared by the developer)
- Uses AI: No
- Web version: No
- Platforms: Mac
- Pricing type: 有料
- 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
- Checked on: 2026-11-14

## 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.

## 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

## Sources

- https://playsonari.com/
- https://apps.apple.com/app/id6803577489
- https://playsonari.com/terms/
- https://www.shubhrasaha.com/

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