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MIDI Xplorer is a macOS MIDI browser, analyzer, preview tool, transformation toolkit, optional AI generator, and DAW companion for producers with large MIDI libraries.
No, MIDI Xplorer is a browser, analyzer, and workflow tool for your existing MIDI collection. Point it to folders on your local drive, external drives, or network storage, then scan, tag, analyze, filter, preview, transform, and export your own files.
Absolutely! MIDI Xplorer can scan and organize MIDI files from any connected drive—internal, external USB/Thunderbolt drives, SD cards, or network-attached storage. It's the perfect way to finally organize that scattered MIDI collection across all your drives.
MIDI Xplorer works as a native macOS standalone app and with DAWs that support AU or VST3 MIDI utility plugins, including Logic Pro, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Cubase, Studio One, Reaper, Bitwig, GarageBand, and more.
Currently, MIDI Xplorer is macOS only. We're considering Windows support for a future release. Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when it becomes available.
Most DAW browsers are generic file explorers. MIDI Xplorer is built around musical metadata: key, scale, confidence, chords, BPM, duration, tags, instrument hints, mood, piano-roll preview, transforms, and optional AI companion generation.
Yes. You can insert MIDI Xplorer into any ongoing session, then audition and drag alternatives directly into your existing arrangement without rebuilding your template.
MIDI Xplorer can detect key, scale, confidence, BPM, duration, chords, single-note files, note range, track data, timing, event information, filename keys/scales, musical tags, instrument hints, genre-style metadata, and mood/character fields.
Yes. Optional AI features can generate scale-safe companion MIDI parts such as melody, bass, chords, percussion, harmony, variation, arpeggio, and counter melody. AI files are downloaded only when enabled, and generated files are added to the AI Playlist.
MIDI Xplorer analyzes the notes in each MIDI file and determines the most likely key and scale with a confidence score. It recognizes major, minor, modes, pentatonic, blues, bebop, diminished, whole tone, world/ethnic, jazz, and advanced modal scales.
Yes! Simply click on any MIDI file to hear it instantly using the built-in preview player. You can hear how it sounds before dragging it into your project.
Just drag and drop! Click and hold on any MIDI file in MIDI Xplorer, then drag it directly onto a track in your DAW. It's that simple.
Absolutely! You can mark any MIDI file as a favorite for quick access later. Your favorites are saved and persist across sessions.
Yes. MIDI Xplorer is designed for in-context auditioning so you can evaluate musical ideas at your current session tempo before importing.
Start with scale filtering first, then search by text, and favorite strong candidates as you audition. This reduces decision fatigue and helps you build a reliable shortlist quickly.
No. MIDI Xplorer reads and analyzes your files for browsing and previewing. It does not overwrite your original MIDI content.
After purchase, you'll receive a download link. Run the installer, and MIDI Xplorer will be installed as an AU and VST3 plugin. Then open your DAW and load it as an instrument or MIDI effect.
Try rescanning your plugins in your DAW's preferences. In some DAWs, you may need to manually add the plugin folders to the scan path. Check our documentation for DAW-specific instructions.
No, MIDI Xplorer is very lightweight. It uses minimal CPU and memory, even with large MIDI libraries.
/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components//Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/Files on disconnected drives may be temporarily unavailable in browsing results. Reconnect the drive and rescan if needed to refresh availability.
Yes. MIDI Xplorer supports modern macOS systems on both Intel and Apple Silicon hardware.
Your license allows installation on up to 2 computers that you own, such as a desktop studio computer and a laptop for mobile production.
MIDI Xplorer is a one-time purchase. Pay once and own it forever, including free updates within the major version.
We accept all major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) and PayPal.
Yes. Download MIDI Xplorer first and test it in your own DAW with your own MIDI files. If it fits your workflow, you can buy a license from the Pricing page. Purchases are also covered by the 14-day money-back guarantee.
Yes. Your license is for your own machines (up to 2). If you replace hardware and run into activation limits, contact support and we'll help reset your activation.
Updates within your purchased major version are included. Major version upgrade policies are announced on the Releases page.
We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee. Send your request with purchase details and we'll process your refund according to our Refund Policy.
You can reach our support team at contact@midixplorer.com. We typically respond within 24-48 hours on business days.
Check our Documentation page for detailed guides, tutorials, and tips on getting the most out of MIDI Xplorer.
Yes. Visit the Tutorials page for practical walkthroughs from first install to production-ready workflows.
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