Simple Midi Software

Simple Midi Software

Developed in 2004, BRELS MIDI Editor is a free, open-source (licensed under the GNU GPL) MIDI editor able to create and edit MIDI files with a simple, straightforward interface. The saved files have the smallest size possible. Apple keyboard keycaps. May 12, 2020 A real-time software synthesizer based on the SoundFont 2 specifications. It can be used for live audio synthesis of MIDI events or for rendering MIDI files to disk, using SoundFont instruments. It can also be embedded in other applications.
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KlavarScript is a simple MIDI sequencer software for Windows. It lets you create a MIDI music score by inserting Note Symbols, Keys, Pedal, Accordion, Measure Symbols, Tempi, Trill, Stem Shape, etc. You can set time signature and tempo, velocity, edit stems and beams, add a floating text block, text anchored to timestamp, and lyrics, etc.
Notable software MIDIeditors and sequencers are listed in the following table.
SoftwarePlatformLicenseDeveloperEditing interfaceNotes
ADSR Online Midi Editor & PlayerLinux, macOS, WindowsproprietaryMidiPro.orgEvent list, microtonal notationComplete 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 StudioWindowsFreemiumWillow SoftwareScore, piano roll, tablature, event listFull-featured MIDI editor & sequencer with staff, piano roll, percussion, event list, and audio editors.
ArdourFreeBSD, Linux, macOS, WindowsGNU GPLPaul Davis, and The Ardour CommunityPiano roll, event listMIDI support began with version 3.
Aria MaestosaLinux, macOS, WindowsGNU GPL 2MIDI sequencer/editor with score, keyboard, guitar, drum and controller views.
B-Step SequencermacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS (iPad), Android, Raspberry PiproprietaryMonoplugsA step sequencer to create arpeggios, chord progressions, basslines or percussions. Available as VST, Audio Units or standalone program
Band-in-a-BoxmacOS, WindowsproprietaryPG MusicAccompaniment sequencer with audio loops and more.
Steinberg CubasemacOS, Windows 
(also previously for Atari ST)proprietarySteinbergScore, piano roll, event list[1]
Deluxe Music Construction SetAmigaOS, macOSproprietaryElectronic Arts
Digital PerformermacOSproprietaryMark of the Unicorn (MOTU)
DirectMusic ProducerWindowsfreewareMicrosoftpart of DirectMusic SDK
FinalemacOS, Windowsproprietary, freeware version existsMakemusic, Inc.ScoreComposition and sequencing program, with various versions, including freeware (v. 2008 and earlier) 'NotePad' version (with very limited features)
FL StudioWindows, macOS, Android, iOSproprietaryImage-LinePiano roll, step sequencer
GarageBandmacOS, iOSproprietaryAppleImport only, saves to native format
Guitar ProLinux, macOS, WindowsproprietaryArobas Music
Indaba MusicmacOS, Windowsproprietary
JFugueLinux, macOS, Windows (Java-based)GNU LGPLProgramming library (API)
KeyKitLinux, WindowsFree for non-commercial use, source available
LilyPondFreeBSD, Linux, macOS, WindowsGNU GPL
LivemacOS, WindowsproprietaryAbletonPiano roll
Logic PromacOS 
(also previously for Windows & Atari ST)proprietaryApple/Emagic (formerly named C-LabPiano roll, step editor, event list
LMMSLinux, macOS, OpenBSD, WindowsGNU GPLPiano roll, step sequencerDAW; VST, LADSPA support. As of March 30, 2011 no MIDI aftertouch support
MAGIX SamplitudeWindowsproprietaryMAGIX
Master Tracks ProWindowsproprietaryGVOX (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 StudioWindowsSharewareManiacToolsMIDI file converter, karaoke converter
MixcraftWindowsproprietaryAcousticaAudio and MIDI sequencer, support for VSTis, MIDI recording, editing, and playback
MozartWindowsproprietaryDavid WebberMusic notation software for simple tunes to full scores of up to 64 parts
MuLabWindows, macOSproprietaryMutoolsMIDI and audio full DAW. Support for customizable modular DSP graphs. For electronic music but not only.
MultitrackStudioWindows, macOS, iOSproprietaryBremmers Audio DesignMIDI and audio full DAW, simple user interface, flexible MIDI editing
MusELinuxGNU GPLPiano roll, event listOpen source midi and audio work station with support for VST, DSSI, LADSPA and LV2
MuseScoreLinux, macOS, Windows, iOS (partial)GNU GPLWerner SchweerScoreMusic 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.
MusinkWindowsproprietaryLee ReidMusic notation freeware with MIDI output, loop, and playback functionality
Notation ComposerWindows, with Wine supportproprietaryNotation SoftwareScore, piano rollFull featured notation software program and MIDI sequencer
NoteEditLinuxGNU GPLDefunct; last stable release September 2006
NoteWorthy ComposerWindowsproprietaryNoteworthy SoftwareCan import and export MIDI data, but only edit and display it as a musical score. Runs correctly in wine.
OverturemacOS, WindowsproprietaryGeniesoftNotation, tab, piano-roll, MIDI/step sequencing, VST/VSTi host
PodiumWindowsproprietaryZynewave
Pro ToolsmacOS, WindowsproprietaryAvidScore, piano roll, event list
QtractorLinuxGNU GPLAudio MIDI multi-track sequencer application written in C++ in the Qt framework
REAPERmacOS, WindowsproprietaryCockosScore, piano roll, event listSupports guitar tabs and MIDI2Tab conversion with TabEditor plug
ReasonmacOS, WindowsproprietaryPropellerheadPiano roll
RenoiseLinux, macOS, WindowsproprietaryTrackerDemo version available
RosegardenLinuxGNU GPLScore, piano roll, event listAudio, MIDI sequence, record. Win VST support, LADSPA, JACK
ScalaLinux, macOS, Windowsfreeware, noncommercialManuel Op de CoulSpecializes in tuning; converts ascii score file to MIDI
Seq24Linux, WindowsGNU GPLPiano rollMIDI loops sequencer
SibeliusmacOS, WindowsproprietaryAvid (originally Sibelius Software)Score, piano roll, tablatureLive scoring of sheet music from MIDI input
Studio OnemacOS, WindowsproprietaryPreSonusScore, piano roll, drum editor
SonarWindowsproprietaryCakewalkPiano roll, event list
TineFuneLinux, WindowsproprietaryTineFune, LLCPiano roll, event listMIDI sequencer with a Web Browser GUI, no windows or menu clutter
TuxGuitarFreeBSD, Linux, macOS, Windows (Java-based)GNU LGPLTablature editor
Z-MaestroWindowsproprietary'Lite' version: limited tracks, I/O.
See also[edit]References[edit]

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	Avid (originally Sibelius Software)	Score, piano roll, tablature	Live scoring of sheet music from MIDI input
Studio One	macOS, Windows	proprietary	PreSonus	Score, piano roll, drum editor
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.

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