Midi кабель виртуальный windows 7

Tobias Erichsen

private stuff & software for audio, midi and more

virtualMIDI

Virtual MIDI driver for Windows 7 up to Windows 10, 32 and 64 bit with the ability to dynamically create and destroy freely nameable MIDI-ports.

The necessity for virtualMIDI came along when I implemented my rtpMIDI-driver. Later I also used this driver when I created loopMIDI for people who only need simple loopback MIDI-ports.

I had some pretty specific requirements:

• Compatibility from Windows XP to Windows 10
• Both 32bit and 64bit operation
• On-the-fly creation (and destruction) of freely nameable virtual MIDI-ports
• Only one side of the ports was supposed to be visible to the public
• The other side only visible via a private interface
• Multi-client-capability

Since I had been hanging around on the wdmaudiodev mailinglist for quite some time due to my interest in kernel-streaming, I had already read quite a bit on the topic over there.

All of the people there suggested to use the DMusUart and the MPU401 sample as a starting-point. So that’s what I did and creating the actual driver had been not too hard after getting enough insights at the WDK-documentation.

Nevertheless all the stuff people had done prior to my attempts would not quite achieve what my requirement were.

All of those other virtual MIDI miniport driver implementations actually developed simple static “loopback” MIDI-ports. Loopback meaning that both ends of this port would be public. Static meaning that the number of ports and their names would be fixed at install-time of the driver (via the inf-file of the driver).

This was not satisfactory, so I looked some more and I found references to dynamic creation of sub-devices. But this was a hard nut to crack. Finally I had been able to locate a guy who was doing something similar for a virtual soundcard-driver for digital-audio-broadcast.

His insights have been invaluable. It still took quite some time to get everything going smoothly, but I finally succeeded in creating this driver.

One problem remained: Since Microsoft introduced Vista, all drivers for 64bit need to be code-signed. Though the idea itself is pretty nifty – to know the specific company that the code running in the kernel comes from – it had a severe drawback:

Only companies incorporated could apply for such a code-signing-certificate. Many people in the driver-development-community urged Microsoft to rectify this. And finally in May of 2010 it has been done. Since that time it is also possible for individuals to get their own code-signing certificate to be able to run their drivers on the 64bit versions of Vista and Windows 7.

The driver is currently part of the rtpMIDI-driver network-MIDI driver and the loopMIDI virtual loopback MIDI cable. But it can be used for other tasks as well.

If you have a music-application that needs to create its own freely named MIDI-devices on-the-fly – virtualMIDI is exactly the right tool. I have prepared a small & simple to use SDK with bindings for C/C++, Delphi, Java and C#.

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LoopBe1

A Free Virtual MIDI Driver

LoopBe1 is an internal MIDI device for transferring MIDI data between computer programs. Basically LoopBe1 is an «invisible cable» to connect a MIDI outport of an application to any other application´s MIDI inport.
All MIDI data sent to the program´s output is channeled to the receiving applications in realtime.
You may connect up to 8 applications to LoopBe’s inport and up to 8 applications to the outport, all sending and receiving at the same time.

LoopBe1 is a native Windows™ WDM kernel mode driver, so expect the lowest possible latency. Programs do not need to link with special libraries, so LoopBe1 works with every MIDI or DirectMusic™-capable application.

A System Tray Icon to Mute MIDI

LoopBe1 comes with a Systray Icon. You can switch it on and off like a hardware device and view its status.

MIDI Feedback — Shortcut Detection

Think of an application opening in- and outport of LoopBe1 and connecting both ports via MIDI through: you would get an infinite loop of MIDI data, circling in realtime, which would seriously slow down the whole computer. As modern MIDI applications may open several ports, this happens all too easily.

LoopBe1 has a powerful shortcut detection to avoid MIDI feedback. If a feedback is detected, LoopBe1 will immediately mute its port, interrupt the loop and popup a message. After disabling the malicious MIDI through within your program you can easily enable LoopBe1 again at its systray icon.

LoopBe1 Is Free

Download it now. LoopBe1 is free for non-commercial, personal use only. Any commercial use beyond a 30-day evaluation period requires purchase of a commercial use license. Please visit our order page.

Companies or Persons who want to bundle LoopBe1 with their own application have to buy a Company License. Companies can choose between three license models:

• Bundling License — LoopBe1 can be re-distributed to customers as part of another product. Comes with silent nsis installer to integrate with your own installer. Royalty free.
• Branded Bundling License — Design your own name, logo, MIDI port and device description for LoopBe1. We will compile and link it for you. Can be signed with our signature or with yours. Comes with nsis installer script source. Royalty free.
• Source Code License — Full source code of all parts of LoopBe1. Royalty free.

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Midi кабель виртуальный windows 7

В Windows, устройства миди автоматически соединяется с выходом MIDI по умолчанию, которым обычно является тон генератор «Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth», идущий в комплекте со всеми версиями Windows. Этот синтезатор MIDI производит звук очень низкого качества и обладает большими задержками между нажатием клавишей и воспроизведением звука. Лучшей (и свободной) альтернативой является CoolSoft Virtual MIDI Synth.

Для соединения аппартатных MIDI устройств используются миди кабели, и USB миди кабели.

Для использования популярных VST синтезаторов совместно с миди плеером или программным миди контроллером необходим виртуальный миди кабель. В Windows можно использовать такие MIDI кабели, как например: MIDI Yoke, Maple, LoopBe1, Sony Virtual MIDI Router или loopMIDI.

В процессе установки виртуального MIDI кабеля будут установлены драйвер и апплет панели управления, в котором можно изменять доступное количество MIDI портов.

Виртуальный MIDI кабель работает, посылая каждое событие MIDI, записанное на OUT порт, на соответствующий IN порт. Например, MIDI Assist можно соединить с выходом порта 1, а другая программа, к примеру VST Host, может считывать события с порта 1.

В данном случае рассмотрим это на примере loopMIDI

Здесь можно добавить миди порты:

На этой вкладке можно настроить дополнительные опции:

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VirtualMIDISynth

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VirtualMIDISynth is a software MIDI synthesizer implemented as a Windows multimedia user driver, accessible as a standard MIDI Out device.

It works on Windows XP (SP3) / Vista (SP1) / 7 (SP1) / 8.x / 10 / 11 (both x86 and x64), and is based on the great BASS library from un4seen.

Introduction

Playing a MIDI (o karaoke) file on Windows has always been a poor-quality experience, because the well known bundled «Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth» synth is just. ehm. simple: poor samples, mono sound, no effects (reverb, chorus) support.

Software synts deeply improve quality, but sometimes they’re difficult to install or limited to specific uses, like the ones integrated in some DAWs or karaoke players.

Till Windows XP some virtual devices existed on 32bits systems, like the well-known YAMAHA XG SoftSynthetizer S-YXG50 and Cakewalk-sfz+ (both unsupported now).
Nowadays, on x64 systems, we’re out of luck: none of them works anymore.

One day Ian Luck (un4seen) added to his BASSMidi library a great feature: the possibility to render a live MIDI stream, including SysEx messages. I quickly realized that, if only I could intercept that MIDI stream and drive it through Ian’s library, well, we would have got a great MIDI Synth.
The challenge was to create a good quality synth and keep the end user away from complicated virtual MIDI chains (ever tried VanBasco -> MIDI Yoke/LoopBe1 -> SynthFont chain ?).

User only needs a new virtual MIDI Out device, select it as output on his preferred player settings and. start playing, nothing more.

Here we are, VirtualMIDISynth is the answer: an user mode multimedia x86/x64 driver that works on Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 (both x86 and x64), implemented as a MIDI Out virtual device.

Main features

• User mode multimedia driver, no reboots, no BSOD
• Directly accessible as MIDI Out device, no need for virtual MIDI cables (like MIDI Yoke, LoopBe1)
• Supports up to 4 virtual devices, each with its own soundfont configuration (new in version 2.x)
• Virtually unlimited polyphony (limited only by available CPU power)
• MIDI mixer to set track mute/volume, accessible through systray icon
• Integrated MIDI converter to easily convert your MIDI files to WAV/MP3/FLAC
• Lightweight setup (

1.2 MBytes)

No DLL cluttering, everything is self contained installation folder (except for MIDI device driver) (new in version 2.x)

Clean installer, won’t affect other MIDI devices

Efficient RAM usage (allows using large SoundFonts, > 1GByte)

Load soundFonts (up to available memory), enable/disable/chain them at your will; native 64bit version (on x64 OS) is not limited to 4GByte (new in version 2.x)

Configure MIDI Mapper default device (this feature is already available in XP, but missing in Vista / Windows 7)

Windows 8/10/11 users can also install CoolSoft MIDIMapper and configure it straight from VirtualMIDISynth configurator to get the well-known MIDI Mapper back to their systems

Multilanguage dialogs.
If you want to help in translation, see here for status then get in touch to have access to the online translation system.

Take a look at the TODO list of what features you’ll find in next versions or propose your ideas.

What now?

Well, having a better MIDI experience is easy as 1-2-3:

• Download VirtualMIDISynth setup following the link at the bottom of this page and install it (you need administrative privileges)
• Download a SoundFont (you’ll find a list of free high quality files below), save it locally on your computer and add it to VirtualMIDISynth
• Run your favourite MIDI application and configure it to use VirtualMIDISynth (or set VirtualMIDISynth as your default MIDI Out device)
• Donate to CoolSoft 😉
  oops, this step was not mandatory, anyway. thanks for doing it!

Maxime Abbey wrote a really detailed documentation on how to setup and configure VirtualMIDISynth; you can find it here.

FAQ & Troubleshooting

Why are you still playing MIDI files? Have you ever heard of MP3?
Well, first because MIDIs are cool and compact; in a few megabytes you can store thousands songs.
Second, I love Karaoke; VanBasco is one of my preferred MIDI/KAR players.
Third, with MIDI you can silent some tracks, change tempo and pitch easily.

I tried playing a MIDI file on my PC, and it sucks!
I agree, that’s why I wrote VirtualMIDISynth!
MIDI only contains «instructions» on what should be played: instruments, notes, their length, power and so on. It’s up to the synthesizer to generate sound from these «commands».
The bundled Windows synthesizer, «Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth», is the worst.

Which players work with VirtualMIDISynth?
VirtualMIDISynth works with Windows Mediaplayer and MPlayer classic. Since these players cannot change their MIDI out device, you must set VirtualMIDISynth as your default device.
I suggest you to try VanBasco player, which is one of the best MIDI/KAR players around.

How much does it cost?
VirtualMIDISynth is freeware, you can use it as you like.
If you use it «professionally» you’re encouraged to make a donation.

Why are you releasing it for free?
Because the greatest part of MIDI synthesis is done by BASS libraries from un4seen; I only wrapped them in a Windows driver and gave them an easy to use interface.

That’s great, how can I thank you?
Join to the forum and help other users, or promote it to your friends / forums / social networks.
You could also support development with a donation.

Is there a tutorial available?
Don Allen wrote a great setup tutorial freely available here.
MIDIKAR Yahoo group is full of great MIDI experts and enthusiastics, please follow it.

If you’re experiencing problems using VirtualMIDISynth, here’s a list of common issues already solved.
Please check all of them before reporting a bug.

License

VirtualMIDISynth is freeware, use it as you like.
Donations are welcome, especially if you earn money with it (live performances, public karaoke sessions, . ).

SoundFonts

Here you’ll find a list of some free and quality SoundFonts available on the net.
Please let me know if I miss something or if any link dies.

Some fonts are compressed with sfArk or sfPack.
This page contains links to decompressors: http://woolyss.com/chipmusic-soundfonts.php#compressors
You could also try this online converter: https://cloudconvert.com/sfark-to-sf2

• FluidR3_GM
  compressed version (sfArk, 71MB), uncompressed version (147MB)
  Still my preferred, the one I test VMS with.
• Timbres Of Heaven
  By Don Allen (219 MB uncompressed).
  Also take a look at midikar Yahoo group, where you’ll find a lot of MIDI fans; Don is really active there.
• Arachno SoundFont
  By Maxime Abbey (80 MB sfArk compressed).
  It also have a detailed documentation on how to install it on VirtualMIDISynth.
• SGM-V2.01
  (about 240 MB, needs 7zip to uncompress)
• ChoriumRevA
  (about 19.6 MB)
• WeedsGM3
  (about 26,5 MB)
• SoundFont 32Mb GM Stereo Set
  (31MB uncompressed)
• CrisisGeneralMidi 3.01 (alternative link, thanks to Emu-France)
  The largest I’ve ever seen (about 1,57 GB uncompressed).
  Use the menu at the top of page to find download link.
  NOTE: as of January 2018 the original link is unavailable, an alternative link is available here, thanks to Emu-France.
• TimGM6mb (SourceForge download link)
  By Tim Brechbill (about 4MB)
• Merlin Vienna Soundfont
  (about 16MB, sfArk compressed)
• GeneralUser GS
  By Christian Collins (about 27MB)
• UHD Soundfont
  (about 50MB)
• FatBoy
  SoundFont for classic video game MIDI, emulation, and general usage.
  (about 220MB, needs 7zip to uncompress)
• GMLiveSF2 GM, GoldMidiSF2 SC-88 Drums, OrchestralSF2 GM, Sax compilation
  Free Soundfonts from GoldMidiSF2.com
• GM DLS Remastered Soundfont
  Free soundfont by Michael69.
  A soundfont that have the same samples of GS Wavetable Synth (gm.dls) but in high quality.
  (67 MB)
• ColomboGMGS2 Soundfont
  Free soundfont by Duwindu Tharinda Perera
  SF2 download (about 215MB)
  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAQ7p7vm8ylmW5xYo629eQ
• Giant Soundfont (about 50MB download)
  By ex-driver

• Good list of soundfonts, suggested one is 084.0mg ALL In ONE GM V1.1 Bank.sf2
  (sorry, I can’t read Japanese so I can’t categorize its licensing)
• General MIDI SoundFonts for the Sound Blaster Family starting with the AWE32
  (collection on archive.org by Joe-P)

• Princess Soft SF2 (by Giovannino Imperi)
  https://princesssoftsf2.com
  NOTE: Soundfont author will devolve part of his donations to VirtualMIDISynth project.
  If you like this SF2, please let him him know you’re a VirtualMIDISynth user.
• GMLiveSF2-24bit
  https://www.goldmidisf2.com/gmlivesf2-24bit/
  By GoldMIDISF2, with 24 bit sample quality (about 200 MB)
• GoldMidiSF2 GM (by GoldMidiSF2)
  http://www.goldmidisf2.com/goldmidisf2-gm-soundfonts
  GoldMidiSF2 Mega GM/GS (by GoldMidiSF2)
  http://www.goldmidisf2.com/goldmidisf2-mega-gmgs
  MegaPro Studio
  http://www.goldmidisf2.com/megapro-studio-soundfonts
  NOTE: Both these soundfonts are tested and work well with VirtualMIDISynth.

References

Links to programs using/suggesting VirtualMIDISynth and sites that talk about us:

• Setup tutorial (english by Don Allen, the author of Timbres Of Heaven soundfont)
  http://midkar.com/soundfonts/coolsoft.html
• Setup tutorial (italian by Giovanni Pioggine — ChimeraRevo)
  https://www.chimerarevo.com/windows/cambiare-soundfont-windows-7-8-8-1-1.
• Usage tutorial — (italian — Il blog del Salmo 69 blog)
  https://www.salmo69.com/2011/10/usare-soundfonts-con-karaoke-e-basi.html
• JJazzLab — Free backing track application.
  https://www.jjazzlab.com
• Synthesia — Musig game
  https://www.synthesiagame.com
• Musink — Free music-composition software
  https://www.musink.net
• Virtual MIDI Piano Keyboard — opensource and multiplatform MIDI keyboard
  https://vmpk.sourceforge.io
• Drumstick Multiplatform MIDI File Player (dmidiplayer)
  Open source and multiplatform MIDI and Karaoke player (by Pedro López-Cabanillas)
  https://dmidiplayer.sourceforge.io/

Translations

Latest stable version includes these languages: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Greek, Portuguese (Portugal), Russian, Japanese, Polish, Finnish, Danish, Indonesian, Czech, Dutch, Hungarian, Chinese (simplified), Chinese Traditional (Taiwan), Thai, Turkish, Korean, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Corsican, Norwegian and Swedish.

You’re welcome to help in translation!
VirtualMIDISynth has an on-line translation system that’s really easy to use: see here for current language status then get in touch; you’ll be given access to the language you’d like to translate and can start your work.

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