| File Type |
MIDI File |
| File Format |
File |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
Standard MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) file; contains music data such as what notes are played, when they are played, how loud each note is played, how long each note is held, etc; may also contain MIDI controller data for changing instruments on a MIDI hardware device, sustain pedal information, and other types of MIDI data.
Can be played back using software instruments, but does not contain actual audio data. |
| Program(s) that open mid files |
Mac: Apple QuickTime Player; Microsoft Windows Media Player; TiMidity++; Other audio/MIDI program
Windows: Apple QuickTime Player; Microsoft Windows Media Player; TiMidity++; WildMidi; Other audio/MIDI program
Unix: TiMidity; WildMidi |
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