NS MIDI Player
Simple MIDI player
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3.0for iPhone, iPad and more
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About NS MIDI Player
NS MIDI Player is a simple MIDI player for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Features include:
- Free!
- No ads, subscriptions, or data collection
- Play standard MIDI files (SMF) with file extensions .mid, .midi, and .kar
- GM and GS standards supported with the default SoundFont
- Use custom SoundFonts with file extension .sf2 or .dls
- View time-synced lyrics
- Connect to MIDI outputs with Core MIDI*
- Export MIDI files as audio*
- Queue multiple songs to be played in order*
- "Open with" from other apps, such as Safari
- Integrated with the Files app (iOS and iPadOS)
- Supports drag-and-drop
- Supports Quick Look previews
- Share MIDI files directly from the app
- Supports background audio and AirPlay
- Lock screen and Control Center controls with scrubbing
- Gapless repeat mode
- Playback speed control with tap tempo
- Customizable reverb
Note: Features marked with an asterisk (*) require upgrading to the full version before they can be used. This is a one-time purchase shared across all of your devices and helps support further development. All other features are free.
Included FluidR3Mono GM SoundFont is licensed under the MIT License.
Included Sample MIDI file is "Hard Times" from http://www.soundswell.co.uk/pages/swmids.htm and is in the public domain.
This app and its creator are not affiliated with the creators of these files in any way.
Features include:
- Free!
- No ads, subscriptions, or data collection
- Play standard MIDI files (SMF) with file extensions .mid, .midi, and .kar
- GM and GS standards supported with the default SoundFont
- Use custom SoundFonts with file extension .sf2 or .dls
- View time-synced lyrics
- Connect to MIDI outputs with Core MIDI*
- Export MIDI files as audio*
- Queue multiple songs to be played in order*
- "Open with" from other apps, such as Safari
- Integrated with the Files app (iOS and iPadOS)
- Supports drag-and-drop
- Supports Quick Look previews
- Share MIDI files directly from the app
- Supports background audio and AirPlay
- Lock screen and Control Center controls with scrubbing
- Gapless repeat mode
- Playback speed control with tap tempo
- Customizable reverb
Note: Features marked with an asterisk (*) require upgrading to the full version before they can be used. This is a one-time purchase shared across all of your devices and helps support further development. All other features are free.
Included FluidR3Mono GM SoundFont is licensed under the MIT License.
Included Sample MIDI file is "Hard Times" from http://www.soundswell.co.uk/pages/swmids.htm and is in the public domain.
This app and its creator are not affiliated with the creators of these files in any way.
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What's New in the Latest Version 3.0
Last updated on Jan 22, 2024
Old Versions
This update adds the following new features and improvements:
• Playing Next: Queue multiple songs to be played in order. To use, tap the Playing Next button at the bottom-right corner of the player screen.*
• Time-Synced Lyrics: Available for MIDI files that contain lyrics. MIDI Karaoke (.kar) files are supported as well. To use, tap the Lyrics button at the bottom-left corner of the player screen.
• Music Visualizer: Tap the logo to turn the Visualizer on or off.
• Improved Export as Audio: AAC, AIFF, Apple Lossless, and FLAC formats are now supported in addition to WAV.*
• Get Info: Get information about the currently opened MIDI file, including the copyright, key signature, and time signature.
• Volume control for more MIDI devices: Change “Control Volume With” to “Control Change” in the Settings screen if volume control didn’t work with your MIDI device before.
• Updated user interface
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
Please note that the Visualizer is not available when connected to a MIDI output.
Note: Features marked with an asterisk (*) require upgrading to the full version before they can be used. This is a one-time purchase shared across all of your devices and helps support further development. All other features are free.
Thanks for using NS MIDI Player!
• Playing Next: Queue multiple songs to be played in order. To use, tap the Playing Next button at the bottom-right corner of the player screen.*
• Time-Synced Lyrics: Available for MIDI files that contain lyrics. MIDI Karaoke (.kar) files are supported as well. To use, tap the Lyrics button at the bottom-left corner of the player screen.
• Music Visualizer: Tap the logo to turn the Visualizer on or off.
• Improved Export as Audio: AAC, AIFF, Apple Lossless, and FLAC formats are now supported in addition to WAV.*
• Get Info: Get information about the currently opened MIDI file, including the copyright, key signature, and time signature.
• Volume control for more MIDI devices: Change “Control Volume With” to “Control Change” in the Settings screen if volume control didn’t work with your MIDI device before.
• Updated user interface
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
Please note that the Visualizer is not available when connected to a MIDI output.
Note: Features marked with an asterisk (*) require upgrading to the full version before they can be used. This is a one-time purchase shared across all of your devices and helps support further development. All other features are free.
Thanks for using NS MIDI Player!
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Version History
3.0
Jan 22, 2024
This update adds the following new features and improvements:
• Playing Next: Queue multiple songs to be played in order. To use, tap the Playing Next button at the bottom-right corner of the player screen.*
• Time-Synced Lyrics: Available for MIDI files that contain lyrics. MIDI Karaoke (.kar) files are supported as well. To use, tap the Lyrics button at the bottom-left corner of the player screen.
• Music Visualizer: Tap the logo to turn the Visualizer on or off.
• Improved Export as Audio: AAC, AIFF, Apple Lossless, and FLAC formats are now supported in addition to WAV.*
• Get Info: Get information about the currently opened MIDI file, including the copyright, key signature, and time signature.
• Volume control for more MIDI devices: Change “Control Volume With” to “Control Change” in the Settings screen if volume control didn’t work with your MIDI device before.
• Updated user interface
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
Please note that the Visualizer is not available when connected to a MIDI output.
Note: Features marked with an asterisk (*) require upgrading to the full version before they can be used. This is a one-time purchase shared across all of your devices and helps support further development. All other features are free.
Thanks for using NS MIDI Player!
• Playing Next: Queue multiple songs to be played in order. To use, tap the Playing Next button at the bottom-right corner of the player screen.*
• Time-Synced Lyrics: Available for MIDI files that contain lyrics. MIDI Karaoke (.kar) files are supported as well. To use, tap the Lyrics button at the bottom-left corner of the player screen.
• Music Visualizer: Tap the logo to turn the Visualizer on or off.
• Improved Export as Audio: AAC, AIFF, Apple Lossless, and FLAC formats are now supported in addition to WAV.*
• Get Info: Get information about the currently opened MIDI file, including the copyright, key signature, and time signature.
• Volume control for more MIDI devices: Change “Control Volume With” to “Control Change” in the Settings screen if volume control didn’t work with your MIDI device before.
• Updated user interface
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
Please note that the Visualizer is not available when connected to a MIDI output.
Note: Features marked with an asterisk (*) require upgrading to the full version before they can be used. This is a one-time purchase shared across all of your devices and helps support further development. All other features are free.
Thanks for using NS MIDI Player!
2.3.8
Aug 10, 2023
This update includes performance, user interface, and accessibility improvements.
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2.3.7
Apr 30, 2023
This update includes bug fixes and performance improvements.
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Thanks for using NS MIDI Player!
2.3.6
Feb 7, 2023
This update includes accessibility improvements and the ability to change the volume of connected MIDI devices. Please note that your MIDI device must support the Master Volume universal system exclusive message for volume control to work. Refer to your device's manual for compatibility information.
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2.3.5
Nov 22, 2022
This update adds the following improvements:
• Change the playback speed by entering a tempo in beats per minute
• If the MIDI file has a title in its metadata, tap the MIDI file name to toggle between displaying the title and the file name
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• Change the playback speed by entering a tempo in beats per minute
• If the MIDI file has a title in its metadata, tap the MIDI file name to toggle between displaying the title and the file name
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2.3.4
Aug 10, 2022
This update adds the following improvements:
• User interface refinements
• Fixed: Attempting to export a MIDI file as WAV audio would not work in some cases
• Fixed: The app would sometimes crash when opening MIDI files
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• User interface refinements
• Fixed: Attempting to export a MIDI file as WAV audio would not work in some cases
• Fixed: The app would sometimes crash when opening MIDI files
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2.3.3
Aug 7, 2022
This update fixes an issue where the list of recently opened SoundFonts could disappear.
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2.3.2
Jun 29, 2022
This update includes user interface refinements.
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2.3.1
Jun 22, 2022
This update adds the following improvements:
• Control playback speed and repeat mode from remote controls, including Apple Watch and CarPlay
• Fixed: Repeat would not work when the display was off
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
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• Control playback speed and repeat mode from remote controls, including Apple Watch and CarPlay
• Fixed: Repeat would not work when the display was off
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
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2.3
Jun 4, 2022
This update adds the following improvements:
• The list of recently opened SoundFonts is now preserved across app launches
• Various bug fixes
Please note that iOS 15.2 or newer is required to install this update.
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• The list of recently opened SoundFonts is now preserved across app launches
• Various bug fixes
Please note that iOS 15.2 or newer is required to install this update.
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2.2.3
Mar 31, 2022
This update contains various bug fixes.
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2.2.2
Mar 6, 2022
This update:
• Restores the ability to open a SoundFont without opening a MIDI file first
• Adds an improved SoundFont and MIDI output picker
• When converting a MIDI file to WAV audio, the time remaining is now shown
• Fixes a crash that could occur when wired headphones were connected or disconnected
• Fixes an issue where MIDI outputs could have their names replaced by "(null)"
• Fixes an issue where there could be visual glitches in the Settings screen
• Includes various other user interface refinements and bug fixes
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• Restores the ability to open a SoundFont without opening a MIDI file first
• Adds an improved SoundFont and MIDI output picker
• When converting a MIDI file to WAV audio, the time remaining is now shown
• Fixes a crash that could occur when wired headphones were connected or disconnected
• Fixes an issue where MIDI outputs could have their names replaced by "(null)"
• Fixes an issue where there could be visual glitches in the Settings screen
• Includes various other user interface refinements and bug fixes
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2.2.1
Feb 22, 2022
This update fixes an issue where playback would restart from the beginning when the audio output was changed.
Previously in 2.2:
This update introduces user interface refinements and a variety of new features:
• Connect to MIDI outputs with Core MIDI*
• Convert MIDI files to WAV audio*
• Share MIDI files directly from the app by using the Share menu or dragging the MIDI Player logo
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
Please note that the way that SoundFonts are opened has changed. To open a SoundFont or connect to a MIDI output, first open a MIDI file, tap the arrow next to the SoundFont or MIDI output name, then pick the option you want in the menu. Keyboard shortcuts remain the same.
Features marked with an asterisk (*) require a small in-app purchase before they can be used. This is a one-time purchase shared across all of your devices and helps support further development. All other features remain free.
Thanks for using NS MIDI Player!
Previously in 2.2:
This update introduces user interface refinements and a variety of new features:
• Connect to MIDI outputs with Core MIDI*
• Convert MIDI files to WAV audio*
• Share MIDI files directly from the app by using the Share menu or dragging the MIDI Player logo
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
Please note that the way that SoundFonts are opened has changed. To open a SoundFont or connect to a MIDI output, first open a MIDI file, tap the arrow next to the SoundFont or MIDI output name, then pick the option you want in the menu. Keyboard shortcuts remain the same.
Features marked with an asterisk (*) require a small in-app purchase before they can be used. This is a one-time purchase shared across all of your devices and helps support further development. All other features remain free.
Thanks for using NS MIDI Player!
2.2
Feb 20, 2022
This update introduces user interface refinements and a variety of new features:
• Connect to MIDI outputs with Core MIDI*
• Convert MIDI files to WAV audio*
• Share MIDI files directly from the app by using the Share menu or dragging the MIDI Player logo
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
Please note that the way that SoundFonts are opened has changed. To open a SoundFont or connect to a MIDI output, first open a MIDI file, tap the arrow next to the SoundFont or MIDI output name, then pick the option you want in the menu. Keyboard shortcuts remain the same.
Features marked with an asterisk (*) require a small in-app purchase before they can be used. This is a one-time purchase shared across all of your devices and helps support further development. All other features remain free.
Thanks for using NS MIDI Player!
• Connect to MIDI outputs with Core MIDI*
• Convert MIDI files to WAV audio*
• Share MIDI files directly from the app by using the Share menu or dragging the MIDI Player logo
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
Please note that the way that SoundFonts are opened has changed. To open a SoundFont or connect to a MIDI output, first open a MIDI file, tap the arrow next to the SoundFont or MIDI output name, then pick the option you want in the menu. Keyboard shortcuts remain the same.
Features marked with an asterisk (*) require a small in-app purchase before they can be used. This is a one-time purchase shared across all of your devices and helps support further development. All other features remain free.
Thanks for using NS MIDI Player!
2.1.6
Dec 12, 2021
This update fixes an issue where the app could crash when opening the Settings screen.
2.1.5
Nov 24, 2021
This update includes user interface refinements and fixes the following bugs:
• Playback would sometimes stop working when the output device was changed, requiring the app to be relaunched. For example, if you switched to AirPods, playback would sometimes stop working. This has been fixed.
• In some cases, reverb would not work unless the Settings screen was opened. This has been fixed.
• The Settings screen now uses updated styling on newer iOS and iPadOS versions to better match system behavior.
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• Playback would sometimes stop working when the output device was changed, requiring the app to be relaunched. For example, if you switched to AirPods, playback would sometimes stop working. This has been fixed.
• In some cases, reverb would not work unless the Settings screen was opened. This has been fixed.
• The Settings screen now uses updated styling on newer iOS and iPadOS versions to better match system behavior.
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2.1.4
Nov 8, 2021
This update contains performance improvements.
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2.1.3
Oct 26, 2021
This update contains various bug fixes.
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2.1.2
Sep 20, 2021
This update adds the following improvements:
• Reverb setting changes now take effect immediately, instead of requiring the MIDI or SoundFont to be reopened
• Fixes an issue where it was not possible to open files in some cases
• Various bug fixes
Please note that iOS 14.5 or newer is required to install this update.
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• Reverb setting changes now take effect immediately, instead of requiring the MIDI or SoundFont to be reopened
• Fixes an issue where it was not possible to open files in some cases
• Various bug fixes
Please note that iOS 14.5 or newer is required to install this update.
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2.1.1
Jul 27, 2021
This update adds support for opening files with drag and drop. Drop files onto the logo or Play/Pause button to open them.
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2.1
Jul 12, 2021
This update adds the following improvements:
• Settings can now be changed within the app
• Support for App Clips
• Various bug fixes
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• Settings can now be changed within the app
• Support for App Clips
• Various bug fixes
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2.0.1
Jun 6, 2021
• It is now easier to tell whether playback speed control is enabled or not
• New accessibility labels for VoiceOver users have been added
• The app now displays "Not Playing" instead of "Nothing playing" to better match system behavior
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• New accessibility labels for VoiceOver users have been added
• The app now displays "Not Playing" instead of "Nothing playing" to better match system behavior
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2.0
Jun 1, 2021
This update introduces a variety of new features:
• An all-new, yet familiar interface
• Playback speed control
• Easier access to app settings, such as reverb
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
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• An all-new, yet familiar interface
• Playback speed control
• Easier access to app settings, such as reverb
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
Thanks for using NS MIDI Player!
1.1.1
Mar 7, 2021
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
Enjoy!
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1.1
Dec 12, 2020
• Improved MIDI and SoundFont handling
• Improved sound
• Configurable reverb (go to Settings > MIDI Player to select a reverb preset or adjust the reverb mix)
Enjoy!
• Improved sound
• Configurable reverb (go to Settings > MIDI Player to select a reverb preset or adjust the reverb mix)
Enjoy!
NS MIDI Player FAQ
Click here to learn how to download NS MIDI Player in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of NS MIDI Player.
iPhone
Requires iOS 15.2 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.2 or later.
Mac
Requires macOS 12.1 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.2 or later.
NS MIDI Player supports English
NS MIDI Player contains in-app purchases. Please check the pricing plan as below:
NS MIDI Player (Full Unlock)
$6.99
