A comprehensive comparison of General MIDI sound modules used in MS-DOS retro gaming, featuring high-quality recordings of 46 classic DOS game soundtracks played on 7 different MIDI modules including the Roland SC-55, Yamaha MU80, and their software emulations. The article tests claims about which modules best recreate authentic 90s gaming audio quality.
Lumikey is a software tool that transcribes audio from YouTube videos, MP3 files, or MIDI into piano rolls for learning to play. It supports MIDI keyboards and microphones, offers hand-specific practice modes, and includes mobile apps for iOS and Android that sync with the desktop version.
GuitarEasy is a web application that converts guitar tabs via ChatGPT into playable notation, using alphaTab for rendering and a built-in MIDI player for practice. Users can upload or select from bundled example scores, with all data stored locally in the browser.
fcbnerd is a macOS tool that connects MIDI foot controllers like the Behringer FCB1010 to your Mac, allowing you to bind footswitches and pedals to shell commands or stream MIDI events as JSON for other programs to handle. Built with CoreMIDI support and installable via Homebrew or from source, it requires no special permissions and integrates with existing automation tools like Hammerspoon or Keyboard Maestro.
Bipluk is an open-source browser-based Web MIDI librarian for managing patch banks on vintage synthesizers, supporting 110+ models from manufacturers like Yamaha, Roland, and Korg. It eliminates the need for legacy 32-bit software and drivers by running entirely in modern web browsers, providing sample-accurate packet pacing to prevent buffer overflow issues on 8-bit microprocessor-based hardware. The tool addresses the critical problem of battery-backed SRAM degradation in 1980s synthesizers by enabling instant emergency backups before battery failures permanently erase custom soundbanks.
A MIDI sample pack creator offering hip-hop production resources including boom-bap, rap, trap, and drill starter kits designed for beat-making and vocal recording in DAWs.
A collection of MIDI sample packs for dance music production featuring four-to-the-floor kick drums, hi-hats, and percussion loops organized into starter kits for techno, trance, house, and downtempo genres. Designed for DAW integration to facilitate synthesis and sound design.