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MIDI Tools


Windows MIDI Services Tools

Not sure which tool to use? How do I…? Common MIDI tasks, and which tool to use starts from the job instead of the tool. It answers questions like how to clock a rig of synths without a DAW, split a keyboard between two synth apps, or play a synth on a Mac from a keyboard on your PC.

The tools on this page are a mix of human-coded, AI-coded, and human-coded-AI-modified applications. See the individual pages for any relevant details.

Windows MIDI Services Tools

Core Tools1 Device/Transport Configuration Tools3 General Purpose MIDI Tools9 Diagnostic Tools2 Developer and Technical User Tools6

Core Tools

settings

Windows MIDI Settings
See every MIDI endpoint on this PC, customize them, and launch the rest of the MIDI tools

Device/Transport Configuration Tools

General Purpose MIDI Tools

midi2monitor

Windows MIDI Monitor
Watch the MIDI messages coming from your instruments and controllers
midiclock

Windows MIDI Clock
Send MIDI beat clock to your instruments at a tempo you choose
midiglass

Windows MIDI Glass
Build your own on-screen MIDI controller with faders, knobs, pads and keys, and play it with touch, a pen or a mouse
midikeyboard

Windows MIDI Keyboard
An on-screen MIDI keyboard for playing and testing instruments without plugging anything in
midiplayer

Windows MIDI Player
Play standard MIDI files to any MIDI device on your PC, and watch the notes as they play
midisequencer

Windows MIDI Sequencer
Arrange, record and play MIDI 2.0 music on a timeline, with a clip launcher for playing live

Diagnostic Tools

mididiag

MIDI Diagnostics Report
All about the mididiag tool - a reporting tool for troubleshooting and for technical support.

Developer and Technical User Tools

console

MIDI Console
Complete command and option reference for the Windows MIDI Services Console

Didn't find what you were looking for?

Windows MIDI Services is an open source project with all source available on GitHub. We have a great community on Discord as well. Between GitHub and Discord, you should find the information you are looking for.