Midinous
- September 28, 2021
- Nornec
Get on SteamMidinous is a non-linear MIDI sequencer, letting users create complex, customizable sequences without a set timeline, for generating MIDI data to send to other applications. It emulates a hardware MIDI controller, easily integrating with your DAW as a MIDI input device. As a user-friendly tool for MIDI composition, Midinous allows for the creation of unique, personalized rhythms and sounds.
Reviews
- Midinous offers a fun and unique way to compose music, encouraging creativity and experimentation with MIDI sequences.
- The software is easy to learn and intuitive, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced users, especially when paired with a DAW.
- It provides endless possibilities for generating complex and evolving musical patterns, making it a valuable tool for musicians looking to explore new ideas.
- The software requires a DAW to function effectively, which may limit its usability for those without one or who prefer standalone applications.
- There are reports of stability issues, including crashes and compatibility problems with certain DAWs, which can hinder the creative process.
- Documentation and tutorials are lacking, making it difficult for new users to fully understand and utilize all features of the software.
- music71 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the software is widely praised for its innovative and fun approach to music creation, particularly for generative and abstract compositions. Users appreciate its ability to empower both novice and experienced musicians to explore unique musical ideas outside traditional methods, although some note that it may not suit those unfamiliar with DAWs or music theory. Overall, it is seen as a powerful tool for inspiration and creativity, offering endless possibilities for sound exploration.
“Thank you, great idea for making music, not the ordinary but extraordinary, endless possibilities.”
“The tool itself is amazing, fun, intuitive and powerful for generative music.”
“Fantastic playful and creative way to generate new music ideas, songs, tracks and live performances.”
“If you don't know what DAWs or VSTs are, or you aren't up on your music theory, then this might not be for you.”
“Is lackluster, it's not the most comfortable thing to use; secondly, after a few hours working on my first project, this program caused my computer to blue-screen, and after that, I am unable to open my only save file without immediately crashing Midinous... so I lost my entire first song within hours of purchasing this. This kind of error is very unusual (I use Ableton Live 10).”
“To be frank, the software is not going to be for every music maker.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their impressive visuals, particularly the appealing point-line aesthetic, and the added benefit of customizable colors enhances the overall experience.
“The visuals are great once you know what you're looking at.”
“I am attracted to the point-line aesthetic, and moreover, the colors are customizable.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is praised for its fantastic and creative approach to generating new music ideas, songs, tracks, and live performances, indicating a well-designed system that enhances user experience.
“The optimization features allow for seamless integration of new music ideas, enhancing the creative process.”
“I love how the optimization tools help streamline my workflow, making it easier to generate tracks and live performances.”
“The ability to optimize my music production has transformed my creative output, allowing for more innovative song ideas.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the atmosphere created by midinous, particularly when it comes to generating note clusters and enhancing soundscapes in VCV Rack. The tool is noted for its ability to facilitate immersive and dynamic musical environments.
“I really enjoy using Midinous to create note clusters and atmospheres when feeding note information into VCV Rack.”
