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Windows 7 SP1,Windows 8,Windows 8.1,Windows 10 Important Notice The USB-MIDI Driver is for use with Studio Manager V2 Host, Editor, PM1D Manager and DME Designer.

Notable software MIDIeditors and sequencers are listed in the following table.
MuseScore is a nice and clean MIDI sequencer software for Windows. It has a very user-friendly interface which lets you easily create a musical composition. You can add different elements to your music piece such as Grace Notes, Clefs, Key Signatures, Time Signatures, Accidentals, Lines, Articulations & Ornaments, etc. The USB-MIDI Driver is for use with Studio Manager V2 Host, Editor, PM1D Manager and DME Designer. Be sure to use the latest versions of the software available on this Yamaha Pro Audio site. Please download 32-bit driver when you use 32-bit Windows. Main Revisions and Enhancements. Jun 10, 2020 A Recording Studio for Your PC. There has never been a better time to buy digital audio workstation (DAW) software. Twenty years ago, to record a music album at a professional level, you needed a. The very first and the only working MIDI player for Windows Phone platform is here! Application features perfect software MIDI synthesis (the same or even better than your desktop PC, using Gravis Ultrasound compatible patches), cool themed spectrum analyzer visualization, huge MIDI database access, playlists support and many more.
SoftwarePlatformLicenseDeveloperEditing interfaceNotes
ADSR Online Midi Editor & PlayerLinux, macOS, WindowsproprietaryMidiPro.orgEvent list, microtonal notationComplete Online Midi Editor & Player. Unlimited number of tracks, which can include ADSR envelopes, low-pass filters, and LFO modulators. Supports microtonality: any synth can play 48 microtones per octave.
Anvil StudioWindowsFreemiumWillow SoftwareScore, piano roll, tablature, event listFull-featured MIDI editor & sequencer with staff, piano roll, percussion, event list, and audio editors.
ArdourFreeBSD, Linux, macOS, WindowsGNU GPLPaul Davis, and The Ardour CommunityPiano roll, event listMIDI support began with version 3.
Aria MaestosaLinux, macOS, WindowsGNU GPL 2MIDI sequencer/editor with score, keyboard, guitar, drum and controller views.
B-Step SequencermacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS (iPad), Android, Raspberry PiproprietaryMonoplugsA step sequencer to create arpeggios, chord progressions, basslines or percussions. Available as VST, Audio Units or standalone program
Band-in-a-BoxmacOS, WindowsproprietaryPG MusicAccompaniment sequencer with audio loops and more.
Steinberg CubasemacOS, Windows 
(also previously for Atari ST)proprietarySteinbergScore, piano roll, event list[1]
Deluxe Music Construction SetAmigaOS, macOSproprietaryElectronic Arts
Digital PerformermacOSproprietaryMark of the Unicorn (MOTU)
DirectMusic ProducerWindowsfreewareMicrosoftpart of DirectMusic SDK
FinalemacOS, Windowsproprietary, freeware version existsMakemusic, Inc.ScoreComposition and sequencing program, with various versions, including freeware (v. 2008 and earlier) 'NotePad' version (with very limited features)
FL StudioWindows, macOS, Android, iOSproprietaryImage-LinePiano roll, step sequencer
GarageBandmacOS, iOSproprietaryAppleImport only, saves to native format
Guitar ProLinux, macOS, WindowsproprietaryArobas Music
Indaba MusicmacOS, Windowsproprietary
JFugueLinux, macOS, Windows (Java-based)GNU LGPLProgramming library (API)
KeyKitLinux, WindowsFree for non-commercial use, source available
LilyPondFreeBSD, Linux, macOS, WindowsGNU GPL
LivemacOS, WindowsproprietaryAbletonPiano roll
Logic PromacOS 
(also previously for Windows & Atari ST)proprietaryApple/Emagic (formerly named C-LabPiano roll, step editor, event list
LMMSLinux, macOS, OpenBSD, WindowsGNU GPLPiano roll, step sequencerDAW; VST, LADSPA support. As of March 30, 2011 no MIDI aftertouch support
MAGIX SamplitudeWindowsproprietaryMAGIX
Master Tracks ProWindowsproprietaryGVOX (originally Passport Designs)Full-featured GUI MIDI sequencer with notation screen (requires supplied Anastasia TrueType or Type1 font), event editor, MCI, SMPTE sync., etc. Tested to work under Win 10 1903.
MIDI Converter StudioWindowsSharewareManiacToolsMIDI file converter, karaoke converter
MixcraftWindowsproprietaryAcousticaAudio and MIDI sequencer, support for VSTis, MIDI recording, editing, and playback
MozartWindowsproprietaryDavid WebberMusic notation software for simple tunes to full scores of up to 64 parts
MuLabWindows, macOSproprietaryMutoolsMIDI and audio full DAW. Support for customizable modular DSP graphs. For electronic music but not only.
MultitrackStudioWindows, macOS, iOSproprietaryBremmers Audio DesignMIDI and audio full DAW, simple user interface, flexible MIDI editing
MusELinuxGNU GPLPiano roll, event listOpen source midi and audio work station with support for VST, DSSI, LADSPA and LV2
MuseScoreLinux, macOS, Windows, iOS (partial)GNU GPLWerner SchweerScoreMusic notation software with full MusicXML support. Piano roll editor, unlimited parts. good stability below 300 000 notes, edit multiple files at once, user friendly GUI, portable edition.
MusinkWindowsproprietaryLee ReidMusic notation freeware with MIDI output, loop, and playback functionality
Notation ComposerWindows, with Wine supportproprietaryNotation SoftwareScore, piano rollFull featured notation software program and MIDI sequencer
NoteEditLinuxGNU GPLDefunct; last stable release September 2006
NoteWorthy ComposerWindowsproprietaryNoteworthy SoftwareCan import and export MIDI data, but only edit and display it as a musical score. Runs correctly in wine.
OverturemacOS, WindowsproprietaryGeniesoftNotation, tab, piano-roll, MIDI/step sequencing, VST/VSTi host
PodiumWindowsproprietaryZynewave
Pro ToolsmacOS, WindowsproprietaryAvidScore, piano roll, event list
QtractorLinuxGNU GPLAudio MIDI multi-track sequencer application written in C++ in the Qt framework
REAPERmacOS, WindowsproprietaryCockosScore, piano roll, event listSupports guitar tabs and MIDI2Tab conversion with TabEditor plug
ReasonmacOS, WindowsproprietaryPropellerheadPiano roll
RenoiseLinux, macOS, WindowsproprietaryTrackerDemo version available
RosegardenLinuxGNU GPLScore, piano roll, event listAudio, MIDI sequence, record. Win VST support, LADSPA, JACK
ScalaLinux, macOS, Windowsfreeware, noncommercialManuel Op de CoulSpecializes in tuning; converts ascii score file to MIDI
Seq24Linux, WindowsGNU GPLPiano RollMIDI loops sequencer
SibeliusmacOS, WindowsproprietarySibeliusScore, piano roll, tablatureLive scoring of sheet music from MIDI input
SonarWindowsproprietaryCakewalkPiano roll, event list
TineFuneLinux, WindowsproprietaryTineFune, LLCPiano roll, event listMIDI sequencer with a Web Browser GUI, no windows or menu clutter
TuxGuitarFreeBSD, Linux, macOS, Windows (Java-based)GNU LGPLTablature editor
Z-MaestroWindowsproprietary'Lite' version: limited tracks, I/O.
See also[edit]References[edit]^'MIDI Editors'. steinberg.help. Retrieved 2017-11-28.
Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Comparison_of_MIDI_editors_and_sequencers&oldid=982340715'
rtpMIDI
Network MIDI driver for Windows 7 up to Windows 10, 32 and 64 bit. Compatible to network-MIDI included in Apple OS-X and iOS 4.2
loopMIDI
Virtual loopback MIDI-cable for Windows 7 up to Windows 10, 32 and 64 bit.
Free Midi Creation SoftwarevirtualMIDI
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.
libRtpMidi
Portable implementation of RTP-MIDI and Apple network-MIDI session protocol, compatible to Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS and embedded systems.
usbMIDIDriver
Multiclient USB MIDI driver for Windows 7 up to Windows 10, 32 and 64 bit.
virtualKeys
Tool to display a virtual keyboard to send & receive Note-On and Off events.

Software	Platform	License	Developer	Editing interface	Notes
ADSR Online Midi Editor & Player	Linux, macOS, Windows	proprietary	MidiPro.org	Event list, microtonal notation	Complete Online Midi Editor & Player. Unlimited number of tracks, which can include ADSR envelopes, low-pass filters, and LFO modulators. Supports microtonality: any synth can play 48 microtones per octave.
Anvil Studio	Windows	Freemium	Willow Software	Score, piano roll, tablature, event list	Full-featured MIDI editor & sequencer with staff, piano roll, percussion, event list, and audio editors.
Ardour	FreeBSD, Linux, macOS, Windows	GNU GPL	Paul Davis, and The Ardour Community	Piano roll, event list	MIDI support began with version 3.
Aria Maestosa	Linux, macOS, Windows	GNU GPL 2	MIDI sequencer/editor with score, keyboard, guitar, drum and controller views.
B-Step Sequencer	macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS (iPad), Android, Raspberry Pi	proprietary	Monoplugs	A step sequencer to create arpeggios, chord progressions, basslines or percussions. Available as VST, Audio Units or standalone program
Band-in-a-Box	macOS, Windows	proprietary	PG Music	Accompaniment sequencer with audio loops and more.
Steinberg Cubase	macOS, Windows (also previously for Atari ST)	proprietary	Steinberg	Score, piano roll, event list^[1]
Deluxe Music Construction Set	AmigaOS, macOS	proprietary	Electronic Arts
Digital Performer	macOS	proprietary	Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU)
DirectMusic Producer	Windows	freeware	Microsoft	part of DirectMusic SDK
Finale	macOS, Windows	proprietary, freeware version exists	Makemusic, Inc.	Score	Composition and sequencing program, with various versions, including freeware (v. 2008 and earlier) 'NotePad' version (with very limited features)
FL Studio	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS	proprietary	Image-Line	Piano roll, step sequencer
GarageBand	macOS, iOS	proprietary	Apple	Import only, saves to native format
Guitar Pro	Linux, macOS, Windows	proprietary	Arobas Music
Indaba Music	macOS, Windows	proprietary
JFugue	Linux, macOS, Windows (Java-based)	GNU LGPL	Programming library (API)
KeyKit	Linux, Windows	Free for non-commercial use, source available
LilyPond	FreeBSD, Linux, macOS, Windows	GNU GPL
Live	macOS, Windows	proprietary	Ableton	Piano roll
Logic Pro	macOS (also previously for Windows & Atari ST)	proprietary	Apple/Emagic (formerly named C-Lab	Piano roll, step editor, event list
LMMS	Linux, macOS, OpenBSD, Windows	GNU GPL	Piano roll, step sequencer	DAW; VST, LADSPA support. As of March 30, 2011 no MIDI aftertouch support
MAGIX Samplitude	Windows	proprietary	MAGIX
Master Tracks Pro	Windows	proprietary	GVOX (originally Passport Designs)	Full-featured GUI MIDI sequencer with notation screen (requires supplied Anastasia TrueType or Type1 font), event editor, MCI, SMPTE sync., etc. Tested to work under Win 10 1903.
MIDI Converter Studio	Windows	Shareware	ManiacTools	MIDI file converter, karaoke converter
Mixcraft	Windows	proprietary	Acoustica	Audio and MIDI sequencer, support for VSTis, MIDI recording, editing, and playback
Mozart	Windows	proprietary	David Webber	Music notation software for simple tunes to full scores of up to 64 parts
MuLab	Windows, macOS	proprietary	Mutools	MIDI and audio full DAW. Support for customizable modular DSP graphs. For electronic music but not only.
MultitrackStudio	Windows, macOS, iOS	proprietary	Bremmers Audio Design	MIDI and audio full DAW, simple user interface, flexible MIDI editing
MusE	Linux	GNU GPL	Piano roll, event list	Open source midi and audio work station with support for VST, DSSI, LADSPA and LV2
MuseScore	Linux, macOS, Windows, iOS (partial)	GNU GPL	Werner Schweer	Score	Music notation software with full MusicXML support. Piano roll editor, unlimited parts. good stability below 300 000 notes, edit multiple files at once, user friendly GUI, portable edition.
Musink	Windows	proprietary	Lee Reid	Music notation freeware with MIDI output, loop, and playback functionality
Notation Composer	Windows, with Wine support	proprietary	Notation Software	Score, piano roll	Full featured notation software program and MIDI sequencer
NoteEdit	Linux	GNU GPL	Defunct; last stable release September 2006
NoteWorthy Composer	Windows	proprietary	Noteworthy Software	Can import and export MIDI data, but only edit and display it as a musical score. Runs correctly in wine.
Overture	macOS, Windows	proprietary	Geniesoft	Notation, tab, piano-roll, MIDI/step sequencing, VST/VSTi host
Podium	Windows	proprietary	Zynewave
Pro Tools	macOS, Windows	proprietary	Avid	Score, piano roll, event list
Qtractor	Linux	GNU GPL	Audio MIDI multi-track sequencer application written in C++ in the Qt framework
REAPER	macOS, Windows	proprietary	Cockos	Score, piano roll, event list	Supports guitar tabs and MIDI2Tab conversion with TabEditor plug
Reason	macOS, Windows	proprietary	Propellerhead	Piano roll
Renoise	Linux, macOS, Windows	proprietary	Tracker	Demo version available
Rosegarden	Linux	GNU GPL	Score, piano roll, event list	Audio, MIDI sequence, record. Win VST support, LADSPA, JACK
Scala	Linux, macOS, Windows	freeware, noncommercial	Manuel Op de Coul	Specializes in tuning; converts ascii score file to MIDI
Seq24	Linux, Windows	GNU GPL	Piano Roll	MIDI loops sequencer
Sibelius	macOS, Windows	proprietary	Sibelius	Score, piano roll, tablature	Live scoring of sheet music from MIDI input
Sonar	Windows	proprietary	Cakewalk	Piano roll, event list
TineFune	Linux, Windows	proprietary	TineFune, LLC	Piano roll, event list	MIDI sequencer with a Web Browser GUI, no windows or menu clutter
TuxGuitar	FreeBSD, Linux, macOS, Windows (Java-based)	GNU LGPL	Tablature editor
Z-Maestro	Windows	proprietary	'Lite' version: limited tracks, I/O.

Notable software MIDIeditors and sequencers are listed in the following table.
MuseScore is a nice and clean MIDI sequencer software for Windows. It has a very user-friendly interface which lets you easily create a musical composition. You can add different elements to your music piece such as Grace Notes, Clefs, Key Signatures, Time Signatures, Accidentals, Lines, Articulations & Ornaments, etc. The USB-MIDI Driver is for use with Studio Manager V2 Host, Editor, PM1D Manager and DME Designer. Be sure to use the latest versions of the software available on this Yamaha Pro Audio site. Please download 32-bit driver when you use 32-bit Windows. Main Revisions and Enhancements. Jun 10, 2020 A Recording Studio for Your PC. There has never been a better time to buy digital audio workstation (DAW) software. Twenty years ago, to record a music album at a professional level, you needed a. The very first and the only working MIDI player for Windows Phone platform is here! Application features perfect software MIDI synthesis (the same or even better than your desktop PC, using Gravis Ultrasound compatible patches), cool themed spectrum analyzer visualization, huge MIDI database access, playlists support and many more.
SoftwarePlatformLicenseDeveloperEditing interfaceNotes
ADSR Online Midi Editor & PlayerLinux, macOS, WindowsproprietaryMidiPro.orgEvent list, microtonal notationComplete Online Midi Editor & Player. Unlimited number of tracks, which can include ADSR envelopes, low-pass filters, and LFO modulators. Supports microtonality: any synth can play 48 microtones per octave.
Anvil StudioWindowsFreemiumWillow SoftwareScore, piano roll, tablature, event listFull-featured MIDI editor & sequencer with staff, piano roll, percussion, event list, and audio editors.
ArdourFreeBSD, Linux, macOS, WindowsGNU GPLPaul Davis, and The Ardour CommunityPiano roll, event listMIDI support began with version 3.
Aria MaestosaLinux, macOS, WindowsGNU GPL 2MIDI sequencer/editor with score, keyboard, guitar, drum and controller views.
B-Step SequencermacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS (iPad), Android, Raspberry PiproprietaryMonoplugsA step sequencer to create arpeggios, chord progressions, basslines or percussions. Available as VST, Audio Units or standalone program
Band-in-a-BoxmacOS, WindowsproprietaryPG MusicAccompaniment sequencer with audio loops and more.
Steinberg CubasemacOS, Windows 
(also previously for Atari ST)proprietarySteinbergScore, piano roll, event list[1]
Deluxe Music Construction SetAmigaOS, macOSproprietaryElectronic Arts
Digital PerformermacOSproprietaryMark of the Unicorn (MOTU)
DirectMusic ProducerWindowsfreewareMicrosoftpart of DirectMusic SDK
FinalemacOS, Windowsproprietary, freeware version existsMakemusic, Inc.ScoreComposition and sequencing program, with various versions, including freeware (v. 2008 and earlier) 'NotePad' version (with very limited features)
FL StudioWindows, macOS, Android, iOSproprietaryImage-LinePiano roll, step sequencer
GarageBandmacOS, iOSproprietaryAppleImport only, saves to native format
Guitar ProLinux, macOS, WindowsproprietaryArobas Music
Indaba MusicmacOS, Windowsproprietary
JFugueLinux, macOS, Windows (Java-based)GNU LGPLProgramming library (API)
KeyKitLinux, WindowsFree for non-commercial use, source available
LilyPondFreeBSD, Linux, macOS, WindowsGNU GPL
LivemacOS, WindowsproprietaryAbletonPiano roll
Logic PromacOS 
(also previously for Windows & Atari ST)proprietaryApple/Emagic (formerly named C-LabPiano roll, step editor, event list
LMMSLinux, macOS, OpenBSD, WindowsGNU GPLPiano roll, step sequencerDAW; VST, LADSPA support. As of March 30, 2011 no MIDI aftertouch support
MAGIX SamplitudeWindowsproprietaryMAGIX
Master Tracks ProWindowsproprietaryGVOX (originally Passport Designs)Full-featured GUI MIDI sequencer with notation screen (requires supplied Anastasia TrueType or Type1 font), event editor, MCI, SMPTE sync., etc. Tested to work under Win 10 1903.
MIDI Converter StudioWindowsSharewareManiacToolsMIDI file converter, karaoke converter
MixcraftWindowsproprietaryAcousticaAudio and MIDI sequencer, support for VSTis, MIDI recording, editing, and playback
MozartWindowsproprietaryDavid WebberMusic notation software for simple tunes to full scores of up to 64 parts
MuLabWindows, macOSproprietaryMutoolsMIDI and audio full DAW. Support for customizable modular DSP graphs. For electronic music but not only.
MultitrackStudioWindows, macOS, iOSproprietaryBremmers Audio DesignMIDI and audio full DAW, simple user interface, flexible MIDI editing
MusELinuxGNU GPLPiano roll, event listOpen source midi and audio work station with support for VST, DSSI, LADSPA and LV2
MuseScoreLinux, macOS, Windows, iOS (partial)GNU GPLWerner SchweerScoreMusic notation software with full MusicXML support. Piano roll editor, unlimited parts. good stability below 300 000 notes, edit multiple files at once, user friendly GUI, portable edition.
MusinkWindowsproprietaryLee ReidMusic notation freeware with MIDI output, loop, and playback functionality
Notation ComposerWindows, with Wine supportproprietaryNotation SoftwareScore, piano rollFull featured notation software program and MIDI sequencer
NoteEditLinuxGNU GPLDefunct; last stable release September 2006
NoteWorthy ComposerWindowsproprietaryNoteworthy SoftwareCan import and export MIDI data, but only edit and display it as a musical score. Runs correctly in wine.
OverturemacOS, WindowsproprietaryGeniesoftNotation, tab, piano-roll, MIDI/step sequencing, VST/VSTi host
PodiumWindowsproprietaryZynewave
Pro ToolsmacOS, WindowsproprietaryAvidScore, piano roll, event list
QtractorLinuxGNU GPLAudio MIDI multi-track sequencer application written in C++ in the Qt framework
REAPERmacOS, WindowsproprietaryCockosScore, piano roll, event listSupports guitar tabs and MIDI2Tab conversion with TabEditor plug
ReasonmacOS, WindowsproprietaryPropellerheadPiano roll
RenoiseLinux, macOS, WindowsproprietaryTrackerDemo version available
RosegardenLinuxGNU GPLScore, piano roll, event listAudio, MIDI sequence, record. Win VST support, LADSPA, JACK
ScalaLinux, macOS, Windowsfreeware, noncommercialManuel Op de CoulSpecializes in tuning; converts ascii score file to MIDI
Seq24Linux, WindowsGNU GPLPiano RollMIDI loops sequencer
SibeliusmacOS, WindowsproprietarySibeliusScore, piano roll, tablatureLive scoring of sheet music from MIDI input
SonarWindowsproprietaryCakewalkPiano roll, event list
TineFuneLinux, WindowsproprietaryTineFune, LLCPiano roll, event listMIDI sequencer with a Web Browser GUI, no windows or menu clutter
TuxGuitarFreeBSD, Linux, macOS, Windows (Java-based)GNU LGPLTablature editor
Z-MaestroWindowsproprietary'Lite' version: limited tracks, I/O.
See also[edit]References[edit]^'MIDI Editors'. steinberg.help. Retrieved 2017-11-28.
Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Comparison_of_MIDI_editors_and_sequencers&oldid=982340715'
rtpMIDI
Network MIDI driver for Windows 7 up to Windows 10, 32 and 64 bit. Compatible to network-MIDI included in Apple OS-X and iOS 4.2
loopMIDI
Virtual loopback MIDI-cable for Windows 7 up to Windows 10, 32 and 64 bit.
Free Midi Creation SoftwarevirtualMIDI
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.
libRtpMidi
Portable implementation of RTP-MIDI and Apple network-MIDI session protocol, compatible to Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS and embedded systems.
usbMIDIDriver
Multiclient USB MIDI driver for Windows 7 up to Windows 10, 32 and 64 bit.
virtualKeys
Tool to display a virtual keyboard to send & receive Note-On and Off events.
Phonerescue 3 7 0 20180402 – ios data recovery programs. https://assetfree.mystrikingly.com/blog/luxion-keyshot-pro-9-0. graphicalAnalyzer
Graphical 128-band octave-based spectrum-analyzer using MME and ASIO. http://mqgevd.xtgem.com/Blog/__xtblog_entry/19462366-usb-3-0-dock-mac#xt_blog.
zeroconfServiceBrowser
Tool to enumerate network-services which are advertised using Apple Bonjour™ / multicast DNS.
ASIO2KS
Generic ASIO-driver for WDM-kernel-streaming capable soundcards.
midipad
Multitouch wireless MIDI-controller app for Apple iPad.
rtpMIDI-MM
Wireless network MIDI-gateway app working with Line 6 MIDI Mobilizer interface, running on iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad.
Over the years I have also contributed to a few open-source projects:
Wireshark
A multiplatform tool for sniffing & analyzing network-traffic.
Windows Software For Midi KeyboardWiX Toolset
A toolset to create powerful Windows installers.
JUCE
A multiplatform library for Audio & MIDI software.
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