Midi library for Python on Mac

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I'm looking for a python midi library (preferably python3) which will allow me to produce midi commands so that I can control midi instruments on my mac.

I'm also interested in open sound control capabilities but this is less important.

Thanks,

Barry

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 29 '12 at 10:01

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PyGame is a good starting point.

answered Feb 29 '12 at 10:01

Nik Reiman

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Is it possible to send Control Messages such a Pitch Bending with PyGame? – Baz Feb 29 '12 at 12:32
Yes, it supports all MIDI message types, including CC. – Nik Reiman Feb 29 '12 at 14:32
PyGame on the mac does not support writing midi to a port. – gerardodiego Mar 25 '13 at 17:18
While pygame *is* a good starting point, this is a very short answer. Can you elaborate? – endolith Oct 04 '14 at 03:46

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Feb 29 '12 at 15:19

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Another option is the python wrapper of PortMidi, pyPortMidi, which is where the MIDI support in PyGame comes from.

A good resource is the PythonInMusic page on the Python wiki.

answered Feb 29 '12 at 15:19

bgporter

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Version 0.0.3 - released March 15, 2005. Might be waiting a while for Python 3 support :) – Baz Feb 29 '12 at 18:51
pygame includes pyportmidi 0.0.6: (Feb 25, 2011) – endolith Oct 07 '14 at 01:31

score 0 · Answer 3 · edited May 23 '17 at 11:51

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Could be a repeat of this. If not, there is definitely good Python MIDI info in that post.

So, basically you might want to use MidiUtil, a Python module.

edited May 23 '17 at 11:51

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answered Feb 29 '12 at 08:16

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This util allows one to create midi files, not midi data that can be sent to instruments. – Baz Feb 29 '12 at 08:37

Midi library for Python on Mac

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