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DX7 Librarian is a Macintosh program for managing voice data for DX7 synthesizer.
Any voice parameter can be changed on Editor window having direct connection with DX7 over MIDI.
If your Macintosh have a connection with the Internet, you can access to “DX7 Librarian Official Database”.
Double clicking on a file in Database window, you can get the [...]

MIDI tools
I intended to provide a set of midi tools to help composition and music generation. I’ve used the “MIDI gain” example that can be downloaded at musicdsp as a base for the controler mapper. These plugins register themselves as midi sources. With Cubase SX, the Midi tracks have to be set to monitor so [...]

bcr steps is a step sequencer and arpeggiator made for the Behringer BCR2000 controller. It can also be used on its own, or with almost any other MIDI controller. If you like, you can try out the applet version, though it won’t give you the full MIDI capabilities of the standalone application.
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http://mars.pingdynasty.com/software.oml (892 clicks)

This is a collection of device images for the Audio/MIDI set-up application featured in Mac OS X. It will allow you to make MIDI connections more easily as you’ll be able to distinguish your gear by their actual pictures. Included are pictures for most of the USB MIDI capable instruments from Roland, Edirol, and Akai.
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http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/audio/midideviceimages.html [...]

BitControl is an editor for the Bit 01 and Bit 99 synthesisers. It runs as a VST or Audio Unit plugin.
BitControl is free of charge and open source.
Features
* Graphical, near-real-time editing for all parameters in a single Bit 01/99 program
* AU or VST plugin: program data can [...]

DATXtract is a program for transferring the contents of audio DAT tapes into AIFF files.
DATXtract also requires an audio-capable computer DAT drive. “Audio-capable” means that the drive must have firmware which supports the set of SCSI commands for working with audio tapes. Although computer DAT drives are typically connected via a SCSI connection, they may [...]

The Doepfer Programmer gives you a simple interface to edit presets on your Doepfer Pocket Fader or Pocket Control.
This only allows you to program Controller, Pitch Bend, Mono Aftertouch (Ch.Pressure), Program Change, Note On, Note Off as event types. Source code for Max/MSP is included.
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http://yowstar.com/donate/doepferdl.html (224 clicks)

I wanted an application that I could use to mimic my BCF2000 midi controller, for when I didn’t have the hardware with me. Here is the result.
This application is designed to be used with MidiPipe; first launch MidiPipe and create a new pipe - with just a midi in element and a midi out element. [...]

64step is a versatile sequencer/sampler designed for tight integration with the monome 40h. please write peter a t flatflat.org for bugs.
It also works without the monome as a simple sequencer and to shoot samples with the computer keyboard.
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http://wiki.monome.org/view/AppMaxMsp64step (1073 clicks)

Use any standard joystick / game controller (or other Human Interface Device) as a multipurpose music controller. Built with Max/MSP/Jitter.
Easy to choose any general Human Interface Device (HID)
Automatically detects buttons, sliders, etc in use
Automatic scaling to 0.-1. (OSC) or 0-127 (MIDI)
Easy to choose desired output scaling
Optional data smoothing
Can output data using either Open Sound Control [...]

CherryPicker is a powerful MIDI patchfile editor for OSX
Use CherryPicker To:
Convert patchfile formats
Sort, edit, add and delete Banks, Patches, Notelists, Controller Lists
Import banks from other apps and text files
Export banks to text files and the clipboard
Create your own patch categories for your sequencer’s popup menu
Renumber MIDI patch change values or ASCII display numbers
Main Features:
Integrated Middev [...]

These are editors for the Kenton Control Freak line of MIDI controllers. The Studio Edition version of the Editor works with the Control Freak Studio Edition, the Control Freak Live, and the Spin Doctor. The Original version of the Editor works with the Control Freak Original (the 8-slider version).
http://www.refusesoftware.com/freeware.html (321 clicks)

SEQ541 is a MIDI pattern sequencer for OS X. The program is extremely flexible, all it requires is that you have an external MIDI device generating a clock and it will output notes in time to a pattern sequence you specify. Why is SEQ541 for you?
I wrote this program because I wanted a way to [...]

Application to transpose (Harmonize) an incoming MIDI signal within the given scale. Also Midi Thru.
http://dqueffeulou.free.fr/softs/MIDI_Harmonizer.php (172 clicks)

MIDI patchbay lets you hook up your various pieces of MIDI software and hardware and pass MIDI data between them, applying assorted filters on the way. Things like key splits, MIDI channel remapping, transposition, etc. are made very simple.
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http://pete.yandell.com/software/ (267 clicks)

Always In Key is a small utility app that allows a user to select a musical key and restrict the MIDI output to only notes contained in that key.
Why would I want to do that?
Well, for any number of reasons really. Let’s say that you are ad-libbing a lead on your synth (and you know [...]

AkBrowser can read samples from both Yamaha A4000/A5000 and A3000 Sample Disks and convert sample waveform data into AIFF files. Samples can be auditioned by simply double-clicking the file in the browser.
AkBrowser can display the sample disk’s files and folders in both a list and column view similar to the Mac OS X Finder. Also, [...]

MIDI Monitor is a utility for Mac OS X which displays MIDI signals in a variety of formats. It can watch both incoming and outgoing MIDI streams, and can filter them by message type and channel.
Musicians will find it handy for tracking down confusing MIDI problems.
Programmers can use it to test MIDI drivers and applications.
MIDI [...]

SysEx Librarian is a utility for Mac OS X which lets you communicate with MIDI devices using System Exclusive messages, also known as SysEx. The most common use is to backup patch data from synthesizers, although there are others (such as sending firmware updates).
SysEx Librarian makes it easy to keep a library of the SysEx [...]

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MPC Pad 187 is a full program editor for the Akai MPC 1000. The application allows for easy editing and creation of MPC 1000 program files. It can edit all values that are found in the Slider, Mixer, and Program modes of the MPC 1000 (Pads 1, 8, and 7) including their sub-windows.
The [...]