keycapture.app

What It Is

Key Capture is an iPad app built for piano livestreaming. Its core selling point is the ability to overlay a real-time 88-key MIDI keyboard onto a live video feed and stream the result to YouTube, Facebook, or any RTMP platform. It emphasizes that there is “no computer and no OBS required,” making it a good fit for creators who want a lighter setup for piano livestreams.

Core Features and Compatibility

Based on the available information, Key Capture focuses on three main capabilities: real-time MIDI overlay, iPad-based livestreaming, and RTMP streaming. The 88-key visualization is valuable for piano teaching, performance showcases, and practice-sharing content, as viewers can clearly see which keys are being played. Support for YouTube, Facebook, and RTMP also means it is not locked to a single platform. However, the page does not explain how a MIDI keyboard connects to the iPad, what latency is like, how audio input works, what camera layouts are supported, whether overlay styles can be customized, or whether recording/export features are available. These details directly affect the experience for more professional livestreaming setups.

Pricing, Licensing, and Collaboration

The page shows that the app is free to download from the App Store, but it does not disclose whether there are in-app purchases, subscriptions, premium features, or commercial-use restrictions. Licensing and copyright terms are also not explained, such as ownership of livestreamed content, usage terms for assets, or how platform account authorization is handled. There is no visible information about collaboration features, multi-user management, cloud projects, or asset library size, so it appears to be more of a tool for solo creators than a team-oriented live production platform.

Pros, Cons, and Best-Fit Users

Its strengths are its focused use case and short learning curve: users can try piano livestreaming with just an iPad, avoiding OBS, computer capture cards, and complex scene configuration. It should be especially friendly for piano teachers, music streamers, and creators who share practice sessions. The main downside is the lack of public information, particularly around stability, supported devices, customer support, and advanced settings. For high-quality commercial livestreaming, careful testing is still recommended.

Access in China and Alternatives

Access from mainland China is unknown. Since it supports YouTube and Facebook, both of which are typically restricted in China, users may face access issues. If using RTMP to connect to domestic livestreaming platforms, it is still necessary to confirm whether the app supports the required stream URLs and network conditions. As for payment, the only known detail is that it is free to download from the App Store; whether it has in-app purchases is unclear. Alternatives include OBS Studio with MIDI visualization plugins, SeeMusic, Synthesia, MIDIculous, or other Piano VFX tools. For stable livestreaming on Chinese platforms, OBS plus domestic platform RTMP streaming remains the more controllable option.