PSRUTI vs MIDI_TOOLBOX

[JAKIV]

Hi everyone,

I’m Jan, the developer of MIDI_TOOLBOX.
I built it to help prepare MIDI files and use them with a keyboard at live performances.

I used PSRUTI for many years, but found myself wanting more options, especially for adding and editing lyrics and chords. That was one of the reasons I started developing MIDI_TOOLBOX.

Version 2.0.05.12 is available for testing, and I’d welcome feedback from other keyboard players.

MIDI_TOOLBOX includes a Setlist Player, a Setlist Maker and MIDI library, an XF Editor for lyrics and chords, and tools for inspecting MIDI files. It also includes CC7 and note-velocity mixers, Yamaha voice-map tools, and SysEx features.

One feature I use myself is **Auto Play 2**: it plays two songs in succession, then waits on the next song until I press Play.

You can download MIDI_TOOLBOX from [my website](https://janiversen.dk/midi_toolbox/) or find it in the [MIDI_TOOLBOX Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/miditoolbox).

I’m particularly interested in feedback from people who use MIDI files with Yamaha keyboards.
What works well in your current setup, and what slows you down?
**Suggestions for new tools or features are very welcome**, too.
If you try MIDI_TOOLBOX, I’d also appreciate hearing about any files or workflows that cause trouble.

Jan

 

[JAKIV]

A note about the Windows download warning

I’m genuinely sorry that some of you see a warning when downloading MIDI_TOOLBOX. I understand that it can be worrying.

MIDI_TOOLBOX does not yet have a digital code-signing certificate. Because Windows does not recognize the publisher, SmartScreen may show “Windows protected your PC” and “Unknown publisher”. This is a warning about an unrecognized app, not a message saying that Windows has detected a specific virus.

I have looked into code signing, but the ongoing cost of a certificate is difficult to justify with MIDI_TOOLBOX’s current income. I hope to add it in the future, and I want to be open about the situation in the meantime.

Please download MIDI_TOOLBOX only from my website or the MIDI_TOOLBOX Facebook group. If your antivirus reports a specific threat name, please send me the exact message and version number so I can investigate it.

Thank you for your understanding and for helping me improve MIDI_TOOLBOX.

Jan

 

[JAKIV]

MIDI_TOOLBOX 2.0.05.15 is ready for testing

Changes since the previous upload, 2.0.05.12:

• XF Editor:
A new tool moves all lyrics and chords that are 1–5 ticks before a beat forward to that beat’s :000 position.
Other MIDI events are not moved.
• Setlist Player:
Linked TXT files now open in a window that stays in front of MIDI_TOOLBOX.
• Setlist Player:
Linked PDF files now open in a separate MIDI_TOOLBOX window instead of an external browser.
The window has page navigation and zoom controls.

Please test the new PDF viewer with your linked documents and let me know if anything does not work as expected.

A note about Windows security warnings

MIDI_TOOLBOX is not yet digitally signed, so Windows SmartScreen may show “Unknown publisher” when you open it.
I’m genuinely sorry about this. I have looked into code signing, but the ongoing cost does not currently fit MIDI_TOOLBOX’s finances. This SmartScreen message means Windows does not recognize the publisher; it does not say that a specific virus has been detected.

Windows may also show this message in the file’s Properties:
“This file came from another computer and might be blocked to help protect this computer.”
If you downloaded MIDI_TOOLBOX from my website or the official Facebook group and trust the file, you can right-click the downloaded file, choose Properties, select Unblock on the General tab, then click Apply and OK.
This is a separate Windows file setting; it does not digitally sign the program or guarantee that SmartScreen will stop showing a warning.

Jan

 

[aprilla]

Hi Jan, on your site when I click on Download Midi toolbox nothing happens. I don't usually have issues downloading things, but clicking isn't doing anything. I'm using Chrome on a Windows desktop.

The library looks useful, I was interested in trying it out.

 

[aprilla]

Hi Jan, on your site when I click on Download Midi toolbox nothing happens. I don't usually have issues downloading things, but clicking isn't doing anything. I'm using Chrome on a Windows desktop.

The library looks useful, I was interested in trying it out.

Maybe I should have said, I was able to d'load v 2.0.05.16. It's the link for the new one that isn't responding to my clicking on it.

 

[JAKIV]

Maybe I should have said, I was able to d'load v 2.0.05.16. It's the link for the new one that isn't responding to my clicking on it.

Hi
If you use the URL below you should get version 2.0.05.22

http://janiversen.dk/sdc_download/779/?key=2hs5awglmoyqyon1aexutv6gtul8dn

Let me know if it still doesn't work
/Jan

 

[aprilla]

Hi
If you use the URL below you should get version 2.0.05.22

http://janiversen.dk/sdc_download/779/?key=2hs5awglmoyqyon1aexutv6gtul8dn

Let me know if it still doesn't work
/Jan

Odd. When I click the link you gave it just returns this page. If I right click and ask it to open in a new window I get a blank page. But when I copied the address and pasted it in my browser it offered the program and I was able to download it.
Strange, but I got it - thank you.

I hadn't yet tried the earlier version, but I hope to get a chance to try this one.