Description:
MIDI and OSC Monitor
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 0.6.5,136@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@hexler |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
midi
osc
networking
debugging
multimedia
developer-tools
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Install:
brew install --cask protokol
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About:
Protokol is a dedicated monitoring tool for MIDI and OSC (Open Sound Control) data streams. It allows developers and technicians to inspect, filter, and log network traffic and device messages in real-time. This is essential for debugging connectivity issues and ensuring data integrity between music applications and hardware controllers.
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Key Features:
- Real-time monitoring of MIDI and OSC data streams
- Advanced message filtering and search capabilities
- Support for multiple network interfaces and ports
- Detailed message inspection and logging
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Use Cases:
- Debugging communication between a DAW and external hardware synthesizers
- Analyzing OSC data streams sent from interactive installations or mobile apps
- Verifying MIDI controller mappings and output data
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Alternatives:
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MIDI Monitor
– A macOS-specific utility focused purely on MIDI, whereas Protokol also supports the OSC protocol.
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OSC Monitor
– Often refers to simpler, single-purpose tools, while Protokol offers a more comprehensive interface for both MIDI and OSC.
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| Mar 17, 2026 5:02am |
0.6.5,136 |
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| Sep 15, 2025 12:47pm |
0.6.2,129 |
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| Sep 6, 2025 1:39am |
0.6.2,129 |
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| Nov 24, 2023 9:35pm |
0.5.3,103 |
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| Sep 20, 2023 8:36pm |
0.5.2,102 |
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| Apr 3, 2023 12:46am |
0.5.0,100 |
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e05a1d85 |
| Jan 5, 2023 8:48pm |
0.4.10,97 |
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5986abbc |
| Dec 7, 2022 7:10am |
0.4.9,96 |
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3a0eb6cb |
| Oct 6, 2022 9:06pm |
0.4.8,93 |
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| Sep 10, 2022 8:38am |
0.4.7,92 |
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