1. HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

Q: What do I need to use PatchFlow with my iPad?
A: It depends on your iPad model:

• iPad with Lightning port: you need a Camera Connection Kit (CCK) with USB port and power input.
• iPad with USB-C port: you need a USB-C hub with power pass-through (to charge the iPad while using it).

2. CONNECTING MIDI DEVICES

Q: How do I connect my keyboards and sound modules?
A:

1. Connect the MIDI USB interfaces of your devices to the Camera Connection Kit or USB-C hub.
2. If you have multiple devices, use a powered USB hub to connect them all, then connect that hub to your CCK or USB-C hub.
3. Each MIDI device must be connected through its own MIDI USB interface.

Tip: Make sure all your devices are powered on before launching the app.

3. MIDI CONFIGURATION IN PATCHFLOW

Q: How do I set up MIDI inputs and outputs in PatchFlow?
A:

1. Open PatchFlow.
2. Go to Settings → MIDI Input or Settings → MIDI Output.
3. Each section lists the detected MIDI devices.
4. Tap a device to enable it (a checkmark will appear).
5. Swipe left on a device name to rename it for easier identification.

4. CREATING A NEW PROJECT

Q: How do I create my first project in PatchFlow?
A:

1. Tap the Projects tab.
2. The screen is divided into two areas:

• Left: project management.
• Right: song management.

1. Tap the icon in the top-left corner of the left area.
2. Enter a project name in the dialog and press OK.
3. The project will appear in the list on the left. Tap it to select.

5. CREATING A SONG

Q: How do I add a song to my project?
A:

1. On the right side of the Projects screen, tap the top-left icon.
2. Enter the song name and press OK.
3. PatchFlow will automatically create Part1 linked to that song.
4. You can check it under the Parts tab.

6. CREATING YOUR FIRST PATCH

Q: How do I create a simple patch?
A:

1. Go to the Patches tab.
2. In the top-right area, you’ll see several icons:

• MIDI Monitor
• MIDI Filters
• MIDI Transformers
• Create Simple Patch
• Create AUv3 Patch

1. Tap the Create Simple Patch icon.
2. In the dialog, fill in the following:

• MIDI Output: the sound module or synthesizer.
• MIDI Input: your master keyboard or controller.
• MSB / LSB / PC: values to select the desired patch on the MIDI module.
• Name: choose a name for your patch.

1. Press Save.
2. The patch will appear in the list. If you now play your master keyboard, your sound module will respond accordingly.

7. IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT LOCAL CONTROL

Q: My synth acts as both a master keyboard and a sound module. What should I do?
A:
Disable Local Control on your synth so PatchFlow can manage MIDI routing entirely.

How to do this:
Check your synth’s manual and set Local Control = OFF.

8. QUICK RECAP

Play and verify that routing works as expected.

Connect and power all your MIDI devices properly.

Open PatchFlow → enable and rename your MIDI interfaces.

Create a project and a song.

Create and save your first patch.