Aria Maestosa
Aria Maestosa Project
Aria Maestosa is a MIDI editor that presents music through familiar views including notation, piano roll, guitar and drum editing.
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MIDI Tools – Free Music Software & Plug-ins
Free MIDI editors, sequencers, monitors and routing utilities. MIDI carries instructions rather than recorded sound, so a compatible receiving instrument is often required. Use these listings to find composition tools or diagnose message traffic, and check channels, mapping and system-exclusive requirements when connecting hardware.
These are researched directory entries, not hands-on reviews. Optional purchases, account requirements and limited editions are identified on product pages. Format availability can differ by operating system.
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aubio
aubio Contributors
aubio supplies audio-analysis tools for tasks such as detecting onsets, estimating pitch and following musical timing.
View details →Chataigne
Chataigne / Ben Kuper
Chataigne connects and maps control information among software and devices.
View details →Chrome Music Lab Song Maker
Chrome Music Lab
Song Maker is a browser music sketchpad that uses a visual note grid and a simple percussion lane.
View details →FamiStudio
FamiStudio Contributors
FamiStudio is a composition environment for Nintendo Entertainment System style music and homebrew soundtracks.
View details →FB3
Full Bucket Music
FB3 recreates the hybrid synthesis approach of the Kawai K3 and K3m, with waveform generation, factory sounds and expanded polyphony.
View details →Frinika
Frinika Project
Frinika is a Java-based music workstation combining sequencing and audio-related production tools.
View details →Giada
Giada Project
Giada is a compact music application centered on loops, samples and live triggering.
View details →Helio
Helio Workstation
Helio is a composition-oriented MIDI sequencer with an emphasis on musical structure and an uncluttered interface.
View details →Hydrogen
Hydrogen Project
Hydrogen is a pattern-based drum machine for programming rhythms and assembling them into songs.
View details →Impro-Visor
Impro-Visor Project
Impro-Visor focuses on jazz improvisation, lead sheets and harmonic practice.
View details →Konfyt
Konfyt Contributors
Konfyt is a live keyboard workstation for organizing sound layers, patches and performance routing on Linux.
View details →loopMIDI
Tobias Erichsen
loopMIDI creates virtual MIDI ports on Windows so applications can exchange performance and control data.
View details →Melody Flip
Roland / Sony Computer Science Laboratories
Melody Flip generates connected melody, chord, bass and drum ideas from a selected Palette or analysis of imported audio.
View details →MIDI Monitor
Snoize
MIDI Monitor displays incoming MIDI messages on macOS.
View details →mididings
mididings Contributors
mididings is a programmable MIDI router and processor with a Python-oriented configuration approach.
View details →MusE
MusE Project
MusE is a Linux MIDI and audio sequencer with editors for arranging notes, controller data and recorded material.
View details →NeuralNote
DamRsn
NeuralNote converts recorded audio into MIDI note information using a transcription model.
View details →Open Stage Control
Vox Hunt / Open Stage Control
Open Stage Control creates customizable remote-control interfaces for audio and multimedia systems.
View details →OpenUtau
OpenUtau Contributors
OpenUtau is an open-source singing-synthesis editor for arranging notes, lyrics and expressive parameters.
View details →Orca
Hundred Rabbits
Orca is a grid-based programming environment for generating musical control patterns.
View details →ossia score
ossia
ossia score is an interactive sequencer for coordinating media and control processes.
View details →PianoBooster
PianoBooster Project
PianoBooster is a MIDI-based piano practice application that displays musical notation and follows played notes.
View details →Protokol
Hexler
Protokol monitors control-protocol traffic such as MIDI and OSC.
View details →Availability, licensing and system requirements can change. Verification refers to official documentation and download availability, not installation or hands-on testing. Check the developer's current terms before installing.