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midiO

midiO - 1.2

adds MIDI out support to GarageBand

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Current Version: 1.2
Release Date: 2006-08-11
License: Freeware
Downloads (this version): 5,510
Downloads (all versions): 12,418

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Product Description:

MidiO is an Audio Unit plugin that generates MIDI out for GarageBand software instrument tracks. It can be used to directly drive either external MIDI devices or standalone software synths. The plugin can NOT directly export MIDI tracks to disk.

What's new in this version:

  • Universal binary.
  • Can now generate midi clock messages.
  • Improved midi timing, reduced processor load.
  • Slightly better documentation.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

  • Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
  • Mac OS X 10.4 PPC

Additional Requirements:

  • Mac OS X 10.4 or later (might work on earlier versions but hasn't been tested)
  • Universal Binary

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midiO Troubleshooting ReportWhere's the device? - Version: 1.2, 11/23/2006 10:47AM PST

master_cob
I'm new to garageband, and to macs, and I wanted to give this program a try. After moving the component into the designated folder, nothing new seems to have occurred in garageband. I'm on a macbook pro, mac osx 10.4.8, using a novation k-station synth. Should MidiO be listed in the info area on the right, along with all the other instruments? I'm not seeing it there. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
-Ryan.
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midiO ReviewGood, but far from finished - Version: 1.14, 1/28/2006 07:58PM PST

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Jodeo
MidiO does *ok* with some Midi Out duties. But I may have pushed it too far.

With my Atari ST MIDI'd *IN* to my Mac and recording with Garage Band (same tempo but, alas, no sign of real MIDI Sync/MTC/clock), GB does a fine job recording. I play my transferred compositions back inside GB using the software instruments, and it's right on time and in tempo.

But, I have external synths to go with these songs, and GB doesn't quite measure up to them.

With midiO the songs - even if I'm playing a track solo - are totally warped. You'd think there was a drunk in the room on the keyboards! Why the sync issue occurs is beyond me - but I'd hazzard to guess that midiO's buffer is either too small or conflicts - somewhere - with GB.

The developer is DEFINITELY on the right track. Give us a version 2 with options (e.g. for buffer size) or more direct integration with GB (vs. the audio units path). Add some sort of sync (perhaps wired into Apple's own Core MIDI?) and, heck, we'll practically offer to bear your kids. (Well, not really that.)


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midiO ReviewGet midi out device but no signal's sent - Version: 1.14, 3/14/2005 04:44PM PST

Mr Starr
Many thanks for the time and effort in developing this freeware, it is greatly appreciated.

Now I have MIDI OUT recognised as an additional device, for those looking for 'triangles' look at the drop down menu!! I am using a Roland (Edirol) UM-1 USD midi interface. Unfortunately I'm getting a total of no midi out signals though it. I'm using Mac OSX (10.3.8).

Any ideas?
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