USB MIDI Monitor
eXtream Software Development Music & Audio
View incoming MIDI events from a USB MIDI interface
- Rating
- 4.0
- 48 ratings
- Downloads
- 50K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Dec 31
- 2013 · v1.0.3
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About USB MIDI Monitor
The USB MIDI Monitor lets you view all incoming MIDI events from your USB MIDI interface. The events are timestamped and the event type, MIDI channel and values are displayed in a scrollable table. For control changes, extra information is displayed if the control change is a known type like volume or panning.
Note that this app requires the following items:
* Android 3.2 or higher
* Tablet or phone with USB host support
* USB MIDI interface that works without drivers on Windows or OSX
* If your device has a micro-USB connector: a micro-USB to USB OTG cable (around 7 to 10 euro)
* No rooting or special drivers required!!
Tested Android devices:
* Allwinner A13
* Sony Tablet S
* Acer Iconia A200
* Acer Iconia A500
* Asus Transformer Prime TF201
* Asus Transformer TF101
* Asus EEE slider
* Sony XPeria S (with Android 4 update)
* Galaxy Note 10.1
* Galaxy S3
* Galaxy S4
* Galaxy S5
* Intenso 824
* Nexus 10
* Toshiba Excite
Tested USB MIDI interfaces / devices:
* Cakewalk / Roland UM-1G
* CME M-Key V2 Midi Keyboard
* Denon MC-6000
* Edirol UM-2EX
* EMU Xboard 61
* The 5 euro 'Hong Kong' interface (note: this one drops MIDI events if they are coming in too fast!)
* Korg Nanokey 2
* M-Audio KeyRig 49
* M-Audio Keystation Mini 32
* M-Audio Keystation 61
* M-Audio Oxygen II
* M-Audio Pro keys sono 61
* M-Audio MIDI One
* Roland HP302
* Yamaha Clavinova CVP-605
If you have more devices or interfaces that work, please drop me an email.
Note that this app requires the following items:
* Android 3.2 or higher
* Tablet or phone with USB host support
* USB MIDI interface that works without drivers on Windows or OSX
* If your device has a micro-USB connector: a micro-USB to USB OTG cable (around 7 to 10 euro)
* No rooting or special drivers required!!
Tested Android devices:
* Allwinner A13
* Sony Tablet S
* Acer Iconia A200
* Acer Iconia A500
* Asus Transformer Prime TF201
* Asus Transformer TF101
* Asus EEE slider
* Sony XPeria S (with Android 4 update)
* Galaxy Note 10.1
* Galaxy S3
* Galaxy S4
* Galaxy S5
* Intenso 824
* Nexus 10
* Toshiba Excite
Tested USB MIDI interfaces / devices:
* Cakewalk / Roland UM-1G
* CME M-Key V2 Midi Keyboard
* Denon MC-6000
* Edirol UM-2EX
* EMU Xboard 61
* The 5 euro 'Hong Kong' interface (note: this one drops MIDI events if they are coming in too fast!)
* Korg Nanokey 2
* M-Audio KeyRig 49
* M-Audio Keystation Mini 32
* M-Audio Keystation 61
* M-Audio Oxygen II
* M-Audio Pro keys sono 61
* M-Audio MIDI One
* Roland HP302
* Yamaha Clavinova CVP-605
If you have more devices or interfaces that work, please drop me an email.
What’s new
Version 1.0.3 · Updated December 31, 2013
• More devices should now be supported • Single MIDI bytes are now filtered • The app does not start anymore when a MIDI device is connected. Make sure to attach your MIDI device before starting the app. • No more ads • No exit screen
User reviews
Nice
AKAI MPK mini MkII -> Ugreen OTG cable -> HTC One M8
It worked. That's all.
Very useful
Works very well with M-Audio keystation 49es
It works.
Frequently asked questions
What does the USB MIDI Monitor do?
The USB MIDI Monitor lets you view all incoming MIDI events from your USB MIDI interface. The events are timestamped and the event type, MIDI channel and values are displayed in a scrollable table.
What are the requirements for using the USB MIDI Monitor?
The app requires Android 3.2 or higher, a tablet or phone with USB host support, and a USB MIDI interface that works without drivers on Windows or OSX. If your device has a micro-USB connector, you will need a micro-USB to USB OTG cable (around 7 to 10 euro). No rooting or special drivers are required.
What devices have been tested with the USB MIDI Monitor?
The app has been tested with the Allwinner A13, Sony Tablet S, Acer Iconia A200, Acer Iconia A500, Asus Transformer Prime TF201, Asus Transformer TF101, Asus EEE slider, Sony XPeria S (with Android 4 update), Galaxy Note 10.1, Galaxy S3, Galaxy S4, Galaxy S5, Intenso 824, Nexus 10, and Toshiba Excite.
What USB MIDI interfaces/devices have been tested with the USB MIDI Monitor?
The app has been tested with the Cakewalk/Roland UM-1G, CME M-Key V2 Midi Keyboard, Denon MC-6000, Edirol UM-2EX, EMU Xboard 61, the 5 euro 'Hong Kong' interface (note: this one drops MIDI events if they are coming in too fast!), Korg Nanokey 2, M-Audio KeyRig 49, M-Audio Keystation Mini 32, M-Audio Keystation 61, M-Audio Oxygen II, M-Audio Pro keys sono 61, M-Audio MIDI One, Roland HP302, and Yamaha Clavinova CVP-605.
Is rooting or special drivers required to use the USB MIDI Monitor?
No, rooting or special drivers are not required to use the USB MIDI Monitor.
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