MidiEditor is a free software providing an interface to edit, record, and play Midi data. The editor is able to open existing Midi files and modify their content.
- MIDI rules created by the user can be saved and reloaded from a separated file stored on the hard-drive. In addition a MIDI Monitor is available in a dedicated window to check all received, transmitted, blocked and created MIDI messages. MIDI ReLink runs on desktop and IoT devices (including Raspberry PI).
- MidiEditor is a free software providing an interface to edit, record, and play Midi data. The editor is able to open existing Midi files and modify their content.
- MIDI-Master 2.5 Masterkeyboard Controller Software: MIDI Masterkeyboard Controller Software. Windows: Demo: 2013-09-16: 8: 65db: SendSX v1.22: Sys-Ex test tool. Windows: Freeware: 2005-01-20: 2: 60db: ReMiCt - Remote MIDI Controller: It is a collaborative tool to control MIDI instruments from browsers. Windows: Freeware: 2014-02-19: 0: 60db.
Notable software MIDIeditors and sequencers are listed in the following table.
| Software | Platform | License | Developer | Editing interface | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADSR Online Midi Editor & Player | Linux, macOS, Windows | proprietary | MidiPro.org | Event list, microtonal notation | Complete Online Midi Editor & Player. Unlimited number of tracks, which can include ADSR envelopes, low-pass filters, and LFO modulators. Supports microtonality: any synth can play 48 microtones per octave. |
| Anvil Studio | Windows | Freemium | Willow Software | Score, piano roll, tablature, event list | Full-featured MIDI editor & sequencer with staff, piano roll, percussion, event list, and audio editors. |
| Ardour | FreeBSD, Linux, macOS, Windows | GNU GPL | Paul Davis, and The Ardour Community | Piano roll, event list | MIDI support began with version 3. |
| Aria Maestosa | Linux, macOS, Windows | GNU GPL 2 | MIDI sequencer/editor with score, keyboard, guitar, drum and controller views. | ||
| B-Step Sequencer | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS (iPad), Android, Raspberry Pi | proprietary | Monoplugs | A step sequencer to create arpeggios, chord progressions, basslines or percussions. Available as VST, Audio Units or standalone program | |
| Band-in-a-Box | macOS, Windows | proprietary | PG Music | Accompaniment sequencer with audio loops and more. | |
| Steinberg Cubase | macOS, Windows (also previously for Atari ST) | proprietary | Steinberg | Score, piano roll, event list[1] | |
| Deluxe Music Construction Set | AmigaOS, macOS | proprietary | Electronic Arts | ||
| Digital Performer | macOS | proprietary | Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) | ||
| DirectMusic Producer | Windows | freeware | Microsoft | part of DirectMusic SDK | |
| Finale | macOS, Windows | proprietary, freeware version exists | Makemusic, Inc. | Score | Composition and sequencing program, with various versions, including freeware (v. 2008 and earlier) 'NotePad' version (with very limited features) |
| FL Studio | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS | proprietary | Image-Line | Piano roll, step sequencer | |
| GarageBand | macOS, iOS | proprietary | Apple | Import only, saves to native format | |
| Guitar Pro | Linux, macOS, Windows | proprietary | Arobas Music | ||
| Indaba Music | macOS, Windows | proprietary | |||
| JFugue | Linux, macOS, Windows (Java-based) | GNU LGPL | Programming library (API) | ||
| KeyKit | Linux, Windows | Free for non-commercial use, source available | |||
| LilyPond | FreeBSD, Linux, macOS, Windows | GNU GPL | |||
| Live | macOS, Windows | proprietary | Ableton | Piano roll | |
| Logic Pro | macOS (also previously for Windows & Atari ST) | proprietary | Apple/Emagic (formerly named C-Lab | Piano roll, step editor, event list | |
| LMMS | Linux, macOS, OpenBSD, Windows | GNU GPL | Piano roll, step sequencer | DAW; VST, LADSPA support. As of March 30, 2011 no MIDI aftertouch support | |
| MAGIX Samplitude | Windows | proprietary | MAGIX | ||
| Master Tracks Pro | Windows | proprietary | GVOX (originally Passport Designs) | Full-featured GUI MIDI sequencer with notation screen (requires supplied Anastasia TrueType or Type1 font), event editor, MCI, SMPTE sync., etc. Tested to work under Win 10 1903. | |
| MIDI Converter Studio | Windows | Shareware | ManiacTools | MIDI file converter, karaoke converter | |
| Mixcraft | Windows | proprietary | Acoustica | Audio and MIDI sequencer, support for VSTis, MIDI recording, editing, and playback | |
| Mozart | Windows | proprietary | David Webber | Music notation software for simple tunes to full scores of up to 64 parts | |
| MuLab | Windows, macOS | proprietary | Mutools | MIDI and audio full DAW. Support for customizable modular DSP graphs. For electronic music but not only. | |
| MultitrackStudio | Windows, macOS, iOS | proprietary | Bremmers Audio Design | MIDI and audio full DAW, simple user interface, flexible MIDI editing | |
| MusE | Linux | GNU GPL | Piano roll, event list | Open source midi and audio work station with support for VST, DSSI, LADSPA and LV2 | |
| MuseScore | Linux, macOS, Windows, iOS (partial) | GNU GPL | Werner Schweer | Score | Music notation software with full MusicXML support. Piano roll editor, unlimited parts. good stability below 300 000 notes, edit multiple files at once, user friendly GUI, portable edition. |
| Musink | Windows | proprietary | Lee Reid | Music notation freeware with MIDI output, loop, and playback functionality | |
| Notation Composer | Windows, with Wine support | proprietary | Notation Software | Score, piano roll | Full featured notation software program and MIDI sequencer |
| NoteEdit | Linux | GNU GPL | Defunct; last stable release September 2006 | ||
| NoteWorthy Composer | Windows | proprietary | Noteworthy Software | Can import and export MIDI data, but only edit and display it as a musical score. Runs correctly in wine. | |
| Overture | macOS, Windows | proprietary | Geniesoft | Notation, tab, piano-roll, MIDI/step sequencing, VST/VSTi host | |
| Podium | Windows | proprietary | Zynewave | ||
| Pro Tools | macOS, Windows | proprietary | Avid | Score, piano roll, event list | |
| Qtractor | Linux | GNU GPL | Audio MIDI multi-track sequencer application written in C++ in the Qt framework | ||
| REAPER | macOS, Windows | proprietary | Cockos | Score, piano roll, event list | Supports guitar tabs and MIDI2Tab conversion with TabEditor plug |
| Reason | macOS, Windows | proprietary | Propellerhead | Piano roll | |
| Renoise | Linux, macOS, Windows | proprietary | Tracker | Demo version available | |
| Rosegarden | Linux | GNU GPL | Score, piano roll, event list | Audio, MIDI sequence, record. Win VST support, LADSPA, JACK | |
| Scala | Linux, macOS, Windows | freeware, noncommercial | Manuel Op de Coul | Specializes in tuning; converts ascii score file to MIDI | |
| Seq24 | Linux, Windows | GNU GPL | Piano Roll | MIDI loops sequencer | |
| Sibelius | macOS, Windows | proprietary | Sibelius | Score, piano roll, tablature | Live scoring of sheet music from MIDI input |
| Sonar | Windows | proprietary | Cakewalk | Piano roll, event list | |
| TineFune | Linux, Windows | proprietary | TineFune, LLC | Piano roll, event list | MIDI sequencer with a Web Browser GUI, no windows or menu clutter |
| TuxGuitar | FreeBSD, Linux, macOS, Windows (Java-based) | GNU LGPL | Tablature editor | ||
| Z-Maestro | Windows | proprietary | 'Lite' version: limited tracks, I/O. |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^'MIDI Editors'. steinberg.help. Retrieved 2017-11-28.
Midi Programs For Windows
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See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^'MIDI Editors'. steinberg.help. Retrieved 2017-11-28.
Midi Programs For Windows
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Midi Programs For Mac
| Software | Description | OS | License | File Date | Comments | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voice To Instrument 1.0 | Convert your voice into a musical instrument. [VST] | Windows | Free | 2011-02-22 | 7 | 80db |
| XG On Stage | Free PC midi software dedicated to the live performance | Windows | Freeware | 2003-03-18 | 2 | 75db |
| f.ctrl beta 1c | MIDI controller. | Windows | Free | 2007-10-07 | 0 | 65db |
| MU MIDI Controller v2.6 | Software-based MIDI Controller. | Mac | Demo | 2006-02-21 | 0 | 65db |
| Proxima Controller v1.0 | Keyboard and mouse-based MIDI controller. | Windows | Freeware | 2006-12-01 | 1 | 65db |
| MIDI-Master 2.5 Masterkeyboard Controller Software | MIDI Masterkeyboard Controller Software | Windows | Demo | 2013-09-16 | 8 | 65db |
| SendSX v1.22 | Sys-Ex test tool | Windows | Freeware | 2005-01-20 | 2 | 60db |
| ReMiCt - Remote MIDI Controller | It is a collaborative tool to control MIDI instruments from browsers. | Windows | Freeware | 2014-02-19 | 0 | 60db |
| Realtime Style Performer | Real-time PC performer for Yamaha PSR styles | Windows | Demo | 0 | 60db | |
| Touchpad 2 MIDI v1.1 | Plug-in that allows you to use the Synaptics touchpad on your laptop as a MIDI controller. [VST] | Windows | Freeware | 2006-03-12 | 0 | 60db |
| General MIDI Player | This software will let you turn your Mac into a virtual General MIDI instrument. | Mac | Paid | 2012-02-20 | 0 | 60db |
| HyperSID v1.2 | Realtime MIDI synth editor. [VST] | Windows | Free | 2009-07-03 | 0 | 60db |
| Edrum Monitor v2.0 | Drum module MIDI control. | Windows | Freeware | 2007-08-23 | 3 | 60db |
| Circuit v1.0 | Creates rhythms by joining short phrases together. [VST] | Windows | Freeware | 2008-02-10 | 0 | 60db |
| Samchillian Tip Tip Tip Cheeepeeeee 1.0b | Keyboard MIDI controller. | Windows | Freeware | 2004-12-01 | 1 | 60db |
| Bome's Mouse Keyboard v2.00 | Use your mouse and the computer keyboard as a music keyboard. | Windows | Demo | 2007-06-10 | 27 | 55db |
| MIDIm8 | A live performance controller acting as a bridge between a keyboard and upto 8 MIDI devices | Windows | Demo | 2013-02-05 | 0 | 55db |
| Mackie Master Fader 1.3 | Mackie Fader App is the accompanying iPad controller app for the Mackie DL1608 Digital Mixer. | iPhone | Freeware | 2013-02-18 | 0 | 55db |
| DJ Control 2.1 | Wireless DJ MIDI controller for your favorite computer DJing application to use as an alternative to a cheap DJ Controller. | Android | Freeware | 2012-08-27 | 1 | 55db |
| LiveSticks v1.0.6 | Software MIDI controller that can make a game cotroller a MIDI controller | Windows | Shareware | 2007-03-08 | 1 | 55db |
| SQ Midi Tools v1.0 | Complete set of 10 individual MIDI utility programs to aid, enhance, and improve your music making. | Windows | Demo | 2001-08-01 | 0 | 55db |
| Miniak-editor v1.8 | This is a software for advanced controlling with the Akai Miniak in your DAW. [VST]. | Mac | Demo | 2012-04-25 | 0 | 55db |
| Kergos-1 v1.6 | VST to transform the Korg es-1into a MIDI control surface. | Windows | Freeware | 2006-11-01 | 0 | 55db |
| MIJOY Pro v4.0 | Allows you to use a joystick or gamepad as a MIDI controller. [VST] | Windows | Demo | 2010-04-07 | 1 | 55db |
| Phasex 0.14.97 | Phasex is a software synthesizer and MIDI controller designed for Linux | Linux | Freeware | 2013-01-15 | 0 | 55db |
| MIDI-Master 2.5 Masterkeyboard Controller Software | MIDI Masterkeyboard Controller Software lets you control your Live-Setup very comfortable by your computer. | Mac | Demo | 2013-09-16 | 0 | 55db |
| Androidome 0.3 | A minimalist instrument/controller/interface/toy | Android | Free | 2010-08-24 | 0 | 55db |
| Midifork v2.7 | Unusual MIDI controller, for IAC or external devices | Mac | Demo | 2008-08-29 | 0 | 55db |
| MidiPads 1.6 | iPad MIDI controller for Network MIDI and USB MIDI | iPhone | Paid | 2012-06-08 | 0 | 55db |
| MJOY 0.56 | Joystick to MIDI converter. | Windows | Freeware | 2005-05-23 | 3 | 55db |
