dmidiplayer
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Description:
Multiplatform MIDI File Player
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.7.4@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: midi audio music player multimedia
Install: brew install --cask dmidiplayer
About:
dMidiPlayer is a cross-platform GUI application designed for playing Standard MIDI Files (SMF). It provides detailed control over playback, including tempo adjustment, track muting, and loop settings. The tool is valuable for musicians and developers needing a reliable way to audition MIDI compositions without requiring a full Digital Audio Workstation.
Key Features:
  • Supports General MIDI and Roland GS standards
  • Real-time tempo and pitch shifting controls
  • Per-track muting, soloing, and volume adjustment
  • External MIDI hardware synchronization via ports
Use Cases:
  • Auditing MIDI compositions for audio correctness
  • Learning music theory by isolating individual instrument tracks
Alternatives:
  • VLC Media Player – VLC plays MIDI files but offers no track-specific controls or detailed playback manipulation.
  • MuseScore – MuseScore is a full notation editor; dMidiPlayer is a lightweight utility focused solely on playback.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 24, 2025 10:28pm 1.7.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 9c52f371
Aug 5, 2025 2:17pm 1.7.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 12b50848