MIDI file player

MIDI file player



$1.99

2.5.1for iPhone, iPad
6.7
12 Ratings
Walter Schurter
Developer
Apr 24, 2020
Update Date
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About MIDI file player

Please contact me by mail. I can't help and reply, when you write only an App store comment! See user feedback below.

To improve sound quality, use an external Sound Module or for example the App Roland "Sound Canvas". All instruments of the "Sound Canvas" (SC-8820) are selectable. You can map all 128 GM instruments to other SC-8820 instruments.

Features of the "MIDI file player/recorder":
- MIDI files must be in the shared iTunes folder
- Plays MIDI files
- Records MIDI files
- 10 play lists (add, remove and move items)
- Auto next and random playing (MIDI file list and play lists)
- Loop function (wait time is adaptable by long pressing on loop button)
- MIDI Bluetooth LE supported (e.g. Yamaha MD-BT01)
- All instruments of the Roland "Sound Canvas" (drum set included) can be mapped to the General MIDI instruments.
- Plays and records at the same time e.g. for muting channels in a MIDI file
- Can be used as virtual instrument for your MIDI master keyboard, MIDI accordion etc.
- Plays and records additional instruments at the same time (needs MIDI interface like "iRig MIDI" and a MIDI instrument)
- You can change instruments, volume, reverb, chorus and panorama for each channel
- Transpose MIDI file (-5 to +6 half tones)
- Local sound ON/OFF
- MIDI Thru ON/OFF
- Show system exclusive messages (SYSEX) ON/OFF
- Filter SYSEX messages ON/OFF
- Notify text field for informations
- Easy file selection and possibility to find or rename MIDI files
- Send MIDI file by Mail
- Automatic file import (e.g. from internet), when you chose "open in MIDI player"
- Customer "SoundFont" can be placed in the shared iTunes folder. The name must be "GM_instruments.sf2" and it must support the general MIDI sound set including drums. Large "SoundFont" files may not work. Use very small "SoundFonts", when you have an older iPhone or iPad. For this devices you can try e.g. the "bennetng_AnotherGS_v2-1.sf2"
- Integrated Help
- Background playing
- 32 chord types are detected and displayed
- The chords can be detected on all channels or only on a specific one

Known problems:
- No sound: Is the silent switch set to OFF or volume too low?
- MIDI files using nearly all 16 channels and a lot of resources may not sound correctly. Try to mute some channels/instruments. This happens only, when using "Local sound" and some instruments (e.g. strings, synth pad, effects).
- The sound quality is lower for older iPhones and iPads due to the smaller SoundFont size. If some MIDI files do not sound correctly, please use a small SoundFont like the "Scc1t2.sf2". On some devices (older iPhones or iPads) the "Bagpipe" sounds wrong in my ears.

Some user feedback:

Perfect * * * * *
by Altoblues – Apr 11, 2018
A really useful app for choir members. The ability to mute some parts, transpose, and alter the pace of the music is great.

Fantastic * * * * *
byMoorlander - Sep 13, 2015
That said, not found any better apps for the function (and I've tried 6 now, free and paid), so great work, many thanks!

Coconut Ron's MIDI file player review. * * * * *
von Coconut Ron - Version - 1.1.8 - Aug 17, 2015
This app is worth every penny. Just what I was looking for without any snags.

:) * * * * *
von SNOWTIMEANGEL - Version - 1.1.6 - Jan 10, 2015
I like this app VERY MUCH. Ideal for learning choir parts, which is how I am using it at the moment. Customer Service is ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT. Great Value.

Great App! * * * * *
von Ungeheur - Version - 1.1.1 - Feb 17, 2014
This is one of the most useful apps I have run across. Far more useful than a simple player. It's ready then to be used as my "accompaniment" when I play along with my trombone. Thanks for a really useful app!

Plays MIDIs Perfectly * * * * *
by ClarkJacob4 - Version 1.0.1 - Sep 6, 2013
Plays MIDIs perfectly, and it's a very good price. File manager has import feature from my other apps which is excellent as well.
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What's New in the Latest Version 2.5.1

Last updated on Apr 24, 2020
Old Versions
This version:
- Minor GUI bug fix, sorry.
Last version:
- Fine tuning button added (430...440...450 Hz), only for the internal sounds. Circular selection (after 450 it jumps to 430 Hz)
- Bug fix for iPad (wrong message text, when copying MIDI files into the App document folder)
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Version History
2.5.1
Apr 24, 2020
This version:
- Minor GUI bug fix, sorry.
Last version:
- Fine tuning button added (430...440...450 Hz), only for the internal sounds. Circular selection (after 450 it jumps to 430 Hz)
- Bug fix for iPad (wrong message text, when copying MIDI files into the App document folder)
2.4.0
Jan 30, 2020
- Bug fixes (for iPad landscape search mode)
- Initial volumes are now set to 100 instead of 127 (customer request)
2.3.1
Nov 6, 2019
- Bug fixes
- New easy "Search" file mode (same as in play lists)
2.2.0
Nov 2, 2019
- Bug fixes
- Adapted for new security rules in iOS 13.2, when using "Share" in the Apples file manager to import ".mid" and ".kar" files
- Button "iCloud" is now named "iCloud + Files"
- Files folder is named "App document folder" (no more "shared iTunes folder")
- Sorry iTunes was changed by Apple, so you can access files only in the "Finder" on MAC or in "Files" from your iPhone/iPad
2.1.3
Oct 5, 2019
- Fixed error: Files were deleted in some cases after updating to iOS 13, sorry again.
- General bug fixes
2.1.2
Oct 3, 2019
- Fixed crash, when tapping "MIDI Options" only on iPad's (missing NSBluetoothAlwaysUsageDescription), sorry!
Here again the changes in 2.1.1:
- Adapted for missing function "send to" in iOS 13
- *.kar files can be played (if you need to see the Karaoke text, then please use the App "MIDIplayerS")
- iCloud and file manager supported
- Multiple file selection for import supported with iOS 13. iOS doesn't indicate when the copy process is still running (specially bad, when copying a large amount of files)
- General bug fixes
2.1.1
Oct 1, 2019
- Adapted for missing function "send to" in iOS 13
- *.kar files can be played (if you need to see the Karaoke text, then please use the App "MIDIplayerS")
- iCloud and file manager supported
- Multiple file selection for import supported with iOS 13. iOS doesn't indicate when the copy process is still running (specially bad, when copying a large amount of files)
- General bug fixes
2.0.6
Dec 6, 2018
- Reverb is now also available for internal sounds, not only for external MIDI devices
- Touch on tempo value resets the tempo to "1" (normal tempo)
- Minor bug fixes

The new MIDI player "MIDIplayerS" is now available ! ! ! !
- New user interface
- Fast file selection with new search function
- Lyrics (song text) are displayed when present in the MID or KAR files
- Access to all documents (e.g. iCloud, Dropbox)
- see the "MIDIplayerS" in the App store for more informations
2.0.5
Sep 3, 2018
Bug fix:
There was a mal function after something was changed in newer iOS or API versions.
When pausing the song and then continue to play, resulted in wrong volume and panorama settings, but only for internal sounds (SoundFonts).
After sending "instrument change", the volume and panorama were overwritten.
Many thanks to David for reporting me this bug.
2.0.4
Apr 18, 2018
Bug fixed:
I am so sorry, the iPad version crashed, when the switch "Local sound" was moved (updates 2.0.1 and 2.0.2).
2.0.2
Apr 17, 2018
Minor bug fix for the new random play, sorry. The "Next" and "Previous" button didn't work as expected in the random mode.
2.0.1
Apr 12, 2018
Random functionality added for MIDI file list and the new play lists (user request).
Use the new button called "Play mode" (replaces the old switch "Auto next") to change between "single", "auto next" and "random".
For iPhones this button is located under "Show Options".
The state of the "Play mode" is indicated on the button in the left upper corner (when not set to "single").
2.0.0
Apr 5, 2018
*** "Play list" functionality added (max. 10 lists) ***
This feature was often requested by users.
Long press on the button "MIDI files" ("Files") will switch between "MIDI files" and "Play list".
Please read the "Help" for "Play list" which can be called from the "Play list" screen.
Adding, removing and moving MIDI files to/from play list is supported.
You can mail the content of all play lists by pressing "Mail" on the play lists "Help" screen.
1.6.0
Dec 17, 2017
New: Long press on the "Loop" button lets you change the wait time from 0 to 1 second.
Bugfix: MIDI In data problem on iPhones with Bluetooth interface solved.
1.5.3
Nov 13, 2017
This update:
- Minor bug fixes for iPhone X and piano layout.
Previous update:
- Instrument change, while playing, is now possible when iOS version is minimum 11.0.
- Ready for iPhone X, iOS 11 and multitasking.
1.5.2
Nov 8, 2017
- Instrument change, while playing, is now possible when iOS version is minimum 11.0.
- Ready for iOS 11 and multitasking.
1.5.1
Apr 6, 2017
Bugs fixed.
Loop function added (customer request). You can set the start and end point to loop a part or the entire MIDI file.
Please contact me by mail. I can't help and reply, when you write only an App store comment!

Finally Apple says:
With the the new API, developers can publicly respond to reviews on both the iOS and Mac App Stores.
1.4.8
Mar 28, 2017
- Import from iCloud is now supported ("open with" MIDI player).
Please contact me by mail. I can't help and reply, when you write only an App store comment!
1.4.7
Feb 12, 2017
Bug fix:
MIDI Bluetooth LE is now fully supported (e.g. Yamaha MD-BT01)
1.4.6
Jan 26, 2017
Bug fix:
Fixed, when setting the switch "Receive Real Time Messages" to "ON" in "MIDI Options", no other MIDI data were received.
1.4.5
Dec 15, 2016
- MIDI Bluetooth LE devices supported
- Receiving and sending of Start, Stop, Continue (selectable)
Remarks:
Some MIDI Bluetooth adapter do send corrupted data
SYSEX messages seems to be sent without end (F7H) over Bluetooth LE
1.3.2
Dec 4, 2016
New selectable MIDI option for special applications added:
"Send Real Time Messages (Start, Continue, Stop)".
1.3.1
Nov 2, 2016
Bug fixes:
- SYSEX messages received from MIDI In are now only sent to MIDI out, when the switch "MIDI Thru" is set to "ON".
- Orientation problem (back from sub views) solved.
1.3.0
Oct 29, 2016
Thanks for all user feedback (please do always use "Mail", not only "Ratings and Reviews").
- Divers bug fixes (SYSEX, MIDI devices)
- Instrument setting is now locked, while MIDI file is playing (only when the switch "Local Sound" is set to "ON"). I couldn't solve this problem with Apple (bug was reported).
- The iPhone version was improved. You don't need to stop MIDI file playing, before you switch to "Settings".
- Received MIDI input indicators are now also available in the "Setting" mode.
- If you don't like the included General MIDI sounds and if you have the Roland virtual "Sound Canvas" App (available in the App store for about 20 $) or the sound module SC-8820, then you can map the General MIDI instruments to all of 1136 possible SC-8820 instruments of the "Sound Canvas". This will result in a personalized sounding of Standard MIDI flles, please try it! Go to "MIDI Options" and than press the "Sound Canvas" button. Select the General MIDI instrument that you will map to an other instrument and choose one of the list below. Instrument mappings can be saved to and loaded from the shared iTunes folder.

Attention: You should always map a percussive instrument like
"(0) Piano" to a percussive instrument like " (0;1) Upright Piano"
and a non percussive instrument like "(21) Accordion" to a non percussive instrument like "(21;24) Hard Accordion".
You can also map the General MIDI drum set to one of 37 other drum sets of the "Sound Canvas".
Switch "Local Sound" to OFF and select for "MIDI Out device "Sound Canvas (MIDI In)". Always start first "Sound Canvas" and then the "MIDI file player"!
1.2.1
Mar 9, 2016
- Minor bug fixes.
- The drum set can be changed now (only for external sound modules).
- If you are owner of a "Gwerder X4" sound module, please see the App's "AccordionPlus" and "AAccompanist".
1.2.0
Oct 15, 2015
- Bug fixes
- Added automatically play next MIDI file (see switch "Auto next"). For iPhone/iPod use "Options".

How to make a play list?
- Press "MIDI files", add the desired MIDI files to the favorites
- Press "Go to favorites" and then "OK"
- Press "Play" ("Auto next" must be "ON" for continuous playing)
To set the order, you could rename the MIDI files with an ascending number at the beginning (e.g. "*0010_MySong"). Leave spaces between the numbers (e.g. 0010, 0020, 0030) for later moves to an other position.
1.1.9
Sep 15, 2015
- Bug fixed concerning "SYSEX" (System Exclusive messages) recording.
- Adapted for iOS 9
Please send questions, error reports and requested new features directly to my mail address (wale.schurter@bluewin.ch).
Comments in the App store are welcome, but I can't reply to them.
1.1.8
May 6, 2015
Landscape (horizontal) orientation is now possible for the iPad.
To see the full screen, please rotate the iPad to the portrait mode.
1.1.6
Nov 25, 2014
- File dialogue improved with "Add to favorites", "Remove from favorites" and "Go to favorites"
- Bug fixes
Do you know my other Apps called "AAccompanist" (Auto Accompaniment), "AccordionPlus" and "MIDItoolsPlus"?
Please send questions, error reports and requested new features directly to my mail address (wale.schurter@bluewin.ch).
Comments in the App store are welcome, but I can't reply to them.
1.1.5
Sep 29, 2014
- Adapted for iOS 8
- Bug fixes
Known new problem with iOS 8:
When the MIDI device (like iRig MIDI) is not detected, please unplug the MIDI device, switch the iPhone/iPad/iPod completely OFF, then switch it ON and plug in the MIDI device.
1.1.4
May 18, 2014
- Bug fix only for iPad (changes were not recorded)

See also my other App's:
- "Accordion full" (a MIDI player is included).
- "AAccompanist" (Auto Accompanist/Arranger). "Accordion full" and a MIDI player are included.
- "MIDI tools" (external MIDI device is required).
1.1.3
Apr 23, 2014
- Important bug fixes
- Adapted for iOS 7.1 (bold text was partially cut)

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