MidiBro - MIDI file browser and DAW companion

⚡ YOUR FAST MIDI FILE BROWSER & DAW COMPANION

Stop wasting hours searching. Start making music.

💻 macOS and Windows standalone app
🔌 Seamless DAW integration with VST3/AU plugin
✨ Search MIDI files instantly, works with 500K+ files
🎹 Visual thumbnails show what's inside before you listen
🤖 Create AI-powered MIDI variations for creative inspiration
🥁 Built-in drum sounds & synthesizer

🎯 DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?

You have thousands of MIDI files scattered across folders, drives, and old project backups. Finding that perfect chord progression or drum pattern takes forever. By the time you find it, your creative flow is gone.

MidiBro solves this.

💡 THE SOLUTION

MidiBro transforms your chaotic MIDI collection into an organized, searchable library with instant preview and one-click DAW integration.

Workflow:

1. Browse and find your MIDI files in the standalone app
2. Audition via internal synth, drum samples or stream MIDI live into your DAW via the connector plugin
3. Drag files directly into your DAW

All your MIDI files. One place. Lightning fast.

🎁 TRY IT FREE • BUY IT ONCE • OWN IT FOREVER

Free Trial - No Catch

✅ Full functionality included
✅ No time limit - try as long as you need
✅ Test compatibility before buying

Download Demo from MidiBro

One-Time Purchase - 39€

💰 Buy once, own forever
✅ No subscription, no monthly fees
✅ Install on all your personal computers
✅ Instant serial number delivery
✅ Direct support from the developer

Launch Special: First 50 buyers get Early Bird pricing at 29€

🤖 AI-Powered MIDI Generation

Not just a browser—a creative tool that sparks new ideas:

Transform any MIDI file into fresh variations:

• Expand or compress note patterns (0.1x to 4.0x)
• Rhythm transformation (swing, humanize, groove)
• Extract bass lines from chord progressions
• Two melody variation algorithms
• Shuffle melodic motifs intelligently
• Four AI (neural network) models with creativity slider

✓ Runs 100% locally - no cloud, no internet, no data leaving your computer

⚡ Professional Performance

Built to handle massive libraries without slowing down:

• Tested with 500K+ MIDI files
• Lightning-fast text search
• Smart Collections: Filter by key, tempo, rating, instrument/pattern type
• 5-star rating system to mark your favorites
• Visual thumbnails showing note density and structure
• Special optimizations for NAS and external drives

  

🎵 Powerful Preview & Playback

Audition MIDI files instantly:

• Built-in MIDI player with internal synthesizer
• Drum samples included
• Octave shifting on-the-fly
• Ableton Link synchronization with your DAW (if no plugin used)
• Playhead progress tracking and playback history
• Loop any file to test in context
• Detail piano roll to view notes

  

📁 Professional Organization

Three-panel interface (familiar from macOS Finder / Windows Explorer):

Folders | File List | Details & Preview

• Drag & drop to DAW or other applications
• Search across all folders simultaneously
• Smart collections to find files (favorites, musical key, instruments & motifs)

  

🔌 MIDIBRO CONNECTOR PLUGIN

Stream MIDI Directly Into Your DAW

Load MidiBro as a plugin and browse your entire library without leaving your DAW session.

Universal DAW Integration:

• VST3 for: Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio and more
• AU (Audio Unit) for: Logic Pro X (MIDI FX slot)

How it works:

1. Load MidiBro Connector on an instrument track
2. Browse MIDI files
3. Click to stream MIDI directly to your DAW instrument
4. Change octave, generae variations, drag MIDI file into DAW

No more Alt-Tabbing. No more dragging files around. Just listen to your files in real DAW context and find your gems.

👨‍💻 THE STORY BEHIND MIDIBRO

Built by a Producer, For Producers

Hi, I'm Ivo, a Berlin-based music producer. After years of drowning in disorganized MIDI files, I decided to build the tool I always wanted. Nine months of development later, MidiBro is ready.

Why This Matters:

✅ Built to solve a real producer's problem, not corporate speculation
✅ Developed with modern AI assistance for better architecture
✅ Direct support from the developer (that's me!)
✅ Your feedback shapes future updates

This is my first commercial product. No corporation, no shareholders—just a solo developer who makes music daily and understands your workflow.

Support independent development. Try MidiBro free today.

🎯 WHO IS THIS FOR?

✅ Producers managing 1,000+ MIDI files
✅ Beat makers who need instant inspiration
✅ Logic Pro users missing EZplayer Pro

If you've ever wasted 10 minutes searching for "that one melody," MidiBro is for you.

⚙️ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

System Requirements

macOS:

• macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later (older versions 10+ might work)
• Universal Binary (Intel & Apple Silicon native)
• 250MB disk space for app
• Additional space for database and thumbnails

Windows:

• Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11
• 250MB disk space for app
• Additional space for database and thumbnails

Supported Formats

• MIDI Files (.mid, .midi)
• Standard MIDI File Format 0 & 1
• All track counts and polyphony supported

Plugin Formats

• VST3 (cross-DAW compatibility)
• AU (Audio Unit for Logic Pro X)

Tested DAWs

• Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio, Logic Pro X, Cubase 14 Pro, Studio One

🔐 PRIVACY & SECURITY

✅ No telemetry, no analytics, no tracking
✅ No online account required for MidiBro
✅ All processing happens locally
✅ Your MIDI files never leave your computer
✅ No cloud sync, no data collection

📧 GET IN TOUCH

Questions? Feedback? Feature requests?

Email: midibro@ivoschi.de
Built with ❤️ in Berlin by Ivo

❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Does MidiBro work with my DAW?
A: Yes! The VST3 plugin works with Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio, Cubase, Studio One and any DAW supporting VST3. Logic Pro users use the AU (Audio Unit) plugin in the MIDI FX slot.

Q: Do I need internet?
A: No. MidiBro runs 100% locally. Your MIDI files never leave your computer. All AI processing happens on your machine.

Q: How long is the trial?
A: Forever! No time limit, full functionality. The only difference: a serial number prompt appears at startup and every 20 minutes. Test compatibility with your system risk-free.

Q: What happens after I buy?
A: You receive an instant serial number via email. Enter it once in MidiBro, and the prompts disappear forever. No account required.

Q: Can I install on multiple computers?
A: Yes! Install MidiBro on all your personal computers (studio desktop, laptop, etc.). Commercial/shared use requires additional licenses.

Q: Will my existing MIDI folder structure change?
A: No. MidiBro never moves or modifies your original files. It creates a separate database for organization and thumbnails. Your files stay exactly where they are.

Q: What if I have MIDI files on an external drive or NAS?
A: MidiBro is optimized for this! Special caching prevents repeated network requests. Thumbnails and metadata are cached locally for fast access.

Q: Do I get updates?
A: Yes! All minor and patch updates (1.x) are free.

Q: What if it doesn't work for me?
A: Email me at midibro@ivoschi.de. I respond personally and want to make it work for you. If we can't solve it, I'll issue a refund.

Q: I cannot install DMG on my macOS Sonoma. How to solve?
A: Right click DMG -> open, then right click installer -> open