05/2021 ipMIDI macOS 2.0 released – Big Sur
ipMIDI 2.0 now runs native on macOS 11.3 Big Sur arm64 ('Silicon') and intel64 architecture.
- RTP loopMIDI developed by Tobias Erichsen, who also programmed a version of the Network MIDI driver for Windows. MIDI Yoke, as a part of the MIDI OX Utility, is probably the best-known Windows equivalent to Mac's IAC Bus. Note: It's 32-bit only, so it won't work with Live 10 or any 64-bit version of Live.
- My current rig is a RD 2000, with Midi coming in on the host port, audio on xlr. Mac on one USB input, iPad on second. It smoothly routes the audio and midi whereever needed. My one disappointment is that the Host port is Midi only, will not bring in the audio over USB on the host side. (It does audio and midi both over the two other USB.
- New feature of version 1.6: 'enable/disable loop back' With the 'Loop back' checkbox you can define how your MIDI messages are routed. If you disable loop back only application hosted on another computer will receive MIDI. This is the prefered way when you start a simple setup.
Check out the trial version of IpMIDI. ipMIDI trial runs for 60 days with full functionality. After that it continues to work with one port.
Customers of ipMDI for Windows, please email for an additional free retail version of ipMIDI 2.0 macOS.
02/2021 ipMIDI, LoopBe30, LoopBe1, LoopBeAudio and Windows 10 Feature upgrade 20H2
All drivers run out of the box. No further action is required after an upgrade.
LoopBeAudio may lose its custom icon in the sound control panel. How to fix.
Looptimus is compatible with any midi-mappable music software such as Ableton Live, MainStage, Logic and more! Looptimus also works seamlessly with the Loop Community Prime app on iPhone, iPad, or Mac. To autostart your virtual MIDI ports you need to goto the traybar, right click the loopMIDI icon and activate autostart. Restart your host application. You should now be able to select your virtual MIDI ports within your host and within the MP3244 or SQ4.
12/2020 ipMIDI, LoopBe30, LoopBe1, LoopBeAudio and Windows 10 Feature upgrade 2004
All drivers run out of the box. No further action is required after an upgrade.
01/2020 ipMIDI macOS is now 'notarized'
ipMIDI 1.7.1 macOS is now notarized. This will make installation easier in future osx releases. There is no need for a reinstall.
10/2019 ipMIDI on macOS Catalina
ipMIDI 1.7.1 macOS runs without problems. No further action is required after an upgrade or clean install.
05/2019 ipMIDI, LoopBe30, LoopBe1, LoopBeAudio and Windows 10 Feature upgrade 1903
All drivers run out of the box. No further action is required after an upgrade.
01/2019 ipMIDI on macOS Mojave
ipMIDI 1.7.1 macOS runs without problems. No further action is required after an upgrade.
05/2018 ipMIDI, LoopBe30, LoopBe1 and Windows 10 Feature upgrade 1803
All drivers run out of the box. No further action is required after an upgrade.
05/2018 LoopBeAudio and Windows Windows 10 Feature upgrade 1803
Again, all audio drivers will loose their custom icons in the Sound Control Panel.
So does LoopBeAudio.
How to fix
03/2018 ipMIDI 1.7.1 macOS released
After a lot of trouble with the upgrade to (High) Sierra, version 1.7.1 should solve the problems. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Additionally, Release 1.7.1 works again with old 32bit drivers from third party vendors. Otherwise there is no reason to update a working setup.
Download ipmidi_1.7.1.dmg
11/2017 ipMIDI, LoopBe30, LoopBe1 and Windows 10 Fall Creator Feature upgrade
All drivers run out of the box. No further action is required after an upgrade.
11/2017 LoopBeAudio and Windows 10 Fall Creator Feature upgrade
Again, all audio drivers will loose their custom icons in the Sound Control Panel.
So does LoopBeAudio.
06/2017 ipMIDI 1.7 macOS - new digital signature
ipmidi.dmg has a new digital signature to make the install more easy on macOS Sierra.
04/2017 ipMIDI, LoopBe30, LoopBe1 and Windows 10 Creators update
All drivers run out of the box. No further action is required after an update.
04/2017 LoopBeAudio and Windows 10 Creators update
All audio drivers will loose their custom icons in the Sound Control Panel. So does LoopBeAudio.
You can assign the old icons via: Sound ⇒ Playback/Recording ⇒ <device> ⇒ Properties ⇒ Change Icon
Browse to:
Program Files (x86)nerds.deLoopBeAudioloopBeAudio.exe
to set the old LoopBeAudio icon again.
A reinstall of LoopBeAudio will also fix this issue.
No other problems were found.
10/2016 ipMIDI 1.7 macOS released - the Sierra update.
ipMIDI version 1.7 released. The new 64 bit driver is running on macOS 10.12 Sierra, OS X 10.11 El Capitan and OS X 10.10 Yosemite
ipMIDI OS X version 1.6 (32/64 bit driver) for OS X Lion to Mavericks (10.6 - 10.9) and
version 1.5 (Universal binary) for OS X Leopard (10.5) are still available.
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09/2016 ipMIDI - MIDI over Ethernet, compatible hardware
Solid State Logic bundles the ipMIDI driver with their audio consoles.
ams Neve recommends ipMIDI for their audio mixing consoles, e.g. in the Genesys manual.
Rupert Neve Designs recommends ipMIDI in their SwiftMix™ Fader System manual.
more about hardware.
08/2016 Windows 10 Anniversary update with ipMIDI, LoopBe30, LoopBeAudio
After the update to Windows 10 '1607' all audio drivers will loose their custom icons in the Sound Control Panel. You can assign the old icons via: Sound ⇒ Playback/Recording ⇒ <device> ⇒ Properties ⇒ Change Icon
Browse to:
Program Files (x86)nerds.deLoopBeAudioloopBeAudio.exe
to set the old LoopBeAudio icon again.
A reinstall of LoopBeAudio will also fix this issue. No other problems were found.
ipMIDI and LoopBe30 run out of the box. No further action is required after an update.
11/2015 LoopBeAudio 1.2 released - the Windows 10 '1511' update
Users of LoopBeAudio need to install the new LoopBeAudio version 1.2 after an update to Windows 10 '1511 aka threshold 2' [Version 10.0.10586].
Please uninstall the old driver and run the version 1.2 installer.
Customers will receive an email for a free upgrade.
more about LoopBeAudio...
10/2015 ipMIDI and OS X 10.11 El Capitan.
ipMIDI OS X runs fine in El Capitan, both after an update and after a new installation..
For a fresh install make sure your security settings are on their defaults:
System Preferences ⇒ Security & Privacy ⇒ Allow apps downloaded from: ⇒ Mac App Store and identified developers (or Anywhere)
08/2015 LoopBeAudio 1.1 released - the Virtual Audio Cable
- Version 1.1 is Windows 10 compatible. Please uninstall the old version and install version 1.1.
- Adds support for ASIO4ALL. Have a look at the help file for an example setup.
Customers will receive an email for a free upgrade.
more about LoopBeAudio...
08/2015 Windows 10 update with ipMIDI, LoopBe30, LoopBeAudio
ipMIDI, LoopBe and LoopBeAudio are fully Windows 10 compatible.
To use LoopBe30 after Windows 10 update, you must reinstall it using the original installation file. Please uninstall with the Control Panel, reboot and run the installer again.
ipMIDI runs out of the box. No further action is required after an update.
Users of LoopBeAudio need to install the new LoopBeAudio version 1.1
Please uninstall the old driver and run the version 1.1 installer.
03/2015 LoopBeAudio released - A Virtual Audio Cable
LoopBeAudio is a virtual audio device to transfer audio between computer programs, digitally, without any quality loss.
Configure up to 24 audio channels, a sample rate from 8000 Hz to 384000 Hz with a bit depth from 8 bit to 32 bit. Build a virtual 7.1 surround device, even though you don't have the built-in hardware.
more about LoopBeAudio...
02/2015 ipMIDI and OS X 10.10 Yosemite.
ipMIDI OS X runs fine in Yosemite, both after an update and after a new installation..
For a fresh install make sure your security settings are on their defaults:
System Preferences ⇒ Security & Privacy ⇒ Allow apps downloaded from: ⇒ Mac App Store and identified developers (or Anywhere)
10/2013 Windows 8.1 update with LoopBe30 and ipMIDI.
To use LoopBe30 after Windows 8.1 update, you must reinstall it using the original installation file. Please uninstall, reboot and run the installer again.
ipMIDI runs out of the box. No further action is required after an update.
03/2013 ipMIDI 1.9.1 released, the Windows 8 update - MIDI over Ethernet Driver.
Version 1.9.1 is a small bug fix for windows 8 only.
It was not possible to disable local loopback. (MIDI between application within the same computer).
This is fixed.
Registered customers will receive an email from share-it for a free update.
more about ipMIDI...
09/2012 Silent Mountain Lion update for ipMIDI OS X.
The installer of ipMIDI is digitally signed now, so Mountain Lion's 'Gate Keeper' does not complain anymore.
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08/2011 ipMIDI 1.6 OS X released - the Lion update.
ipMIDI OS X version 1.6 is a 32/64 bit driver for OS X Lion and Snow Leopard (10.6 - 10.7).
Version 1.5 (Universal binary) is still available for OS X Leopard (10.5)
07/2011 ipMIDI - MIDI over Ethernet compatible hardware:
The Cintex GmbH offers with their DMX512 product series new ipMIDI compatible hardware.
Solid State Logic bundles the ipMIDI driver with their Matrix console.
more about hardware.
05/2011 ipMIDI, LoopBe30, LoopBe1 spring update:
ipMIDI version 1.9:
Removed leading spaces from the port names 1-9. Some older Application could not handle this correctly. e.g ' 1. Ethernet MIDI' is renamed to '01. Ethernet MIDI'.
An input port received old messages after reopening in certain circumstances. This is fixed.
LoopBe30 version 1.6:
Removed leading spaces from the port names 1-9. e.g ' 1. Internal MIDI' is renamed to '01. Internal MIDI'.
An input port received old messages after reopening in certain circumstances. This is fixed.
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LoopBe1 version 1.6:
The input port received old messages after reopening in certain circumstances. This is fixed.
Registered customers will receive an email from share-it for a free update.
04/2010 ipMIDI 1.8 for Windows released - MIDI over Ethernet Driver
ipMIDI installer did not open the windows firewall for Starter and Home Editions of Windows 7 / Vista. Professional and Ultimate Editions are working properly. This is fixed in release 1.8.
So if you were disappointed by ipMIDI trial on those version, maybe you give it a second chance.
Registered customers will receive an email from share-it for a free update.
more about ipMIDI...
10/2009 ipMIDI 1.7 released, the Windows 7 update - MIDI over Ethernet Driver
Version 1.7 adds Windows 7 compatibility.
Only the installer has changed. There is no need to update your existing XP or Vista installations.
There is even no need to reinstall ipMIDI during a Vista to Win7 update, but if you install ipMIDI on a fresh Windows 7 you need ipMIDI 1.7.
Registered customers, please check your email for a free update.
more about ipMIDI...
10/2009 LoopBe30, LoopBe1 and Windows 7 - virtual MIDI Loopback driver
...are working together without any problems. Both after an update and a fresh install.
LoopBe1, LoopBe30
09/2009 ipMIDI 1.5 OSX and Apple Snow Leopard...
...are working together without any problems. Both after an update and a fresh install.
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03/2009 ipMIDI 1.5 for Apple Mac OS X released - a free MIDI over Ethernet Driver
Version 1.5 is a bugfix release to achieve better compatibility with third party applications.
ipMIDI 1.5 OS X Changelog:
- Cubase forgot ipMIDI ports after every restart. They had to be reassigned in Cubases MIDI Device Manager. This is fixed.
- During ProTools start up there was sometimes a problem with fragmented MIDI messages. This was a problem for hardware devices listening to ipMIDI. This is fixed.
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09/2008 ipMIDI 1.6 for Windows released - MIDI over Ethernet Driver
New feature of version 1.6: 'enable/disable loop back'
- With the 'Loop back' checkbox you can define how your MIDI messages are routed.
- If you disable loop back only application hosted on another computer will receive MIDI. This is the prefered way when you start a simple setup.
- With loop back enabled, applications hosted within the same computer and your sending application, will additional receive your MIDI data.
Registered customers, please check your email for a free update.
more about ipMIDI...
07/2008 ipMIDI 1.4 for Apple Mac OS X released - a free MIDI over Ethernet Driver
Version 1.4 OS X Changelog:
- Reduced network traffic algorithm like the ipMIDI WinPC version.
- Fixed a problem with not working 'phantom ports' reported with some configuations.
- Fixed a problem when reinitializing ports within Logic.
- Adjustable Loopback: Disable Loopback to receive only MIDI originated from another computer. Enable Loopback to send MIDI between applications within the same computer.
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06/2008 ipMIDI 1.5.3 for Windows released - a MIDI over Ethernet Driver
Version 1.5.3 is a bugfix release recommended for all users of Windows:
- Reduced network traffic. This version will even work with weaker network cards or hub/switches. If you had problems with dropped MIDI messages give this version a try.
- Loopback is fixed again on Windows Vista. (Send MIDI from one application to another within the same computer).
Registered customers, please check your email for a free update.
more about ipMIDI...
03/2008 ipMIDI 1.1 for Apple Mac OS X 10.5.x leopard update - (universal binary)
ipMIDI runs now on 10.4.x tiger and 10.5.x leopard.
ipMIDI offers now up to 20 multicast MIDI over LAN ports to connect your Apple Macintoshs with Windows PC's in your local network.
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01/2008 LoopBe30 1.5 released - 64 bit Virtual MIDI Driver with up to 30 Ports
- LoopBe30 version 1.5 additionally contains a native 64 bit driver. It installs and uninstalls cleanly under Windows Vista 64/32 bit, Windows Xp 64/32 bit and Windows 2000.
- A better integration with Vista User Account Control (UAC).
- The driver, systray application and installer have been signed.
- (No functionality has been added for Windows Xp 32 bit and Windows 2000)
Registered customers, please check your email for a free update.
LoopBe30 is an internal MIDI device for transferring MIDI data between computer programs.
more about LoopBe30...
01/2008 ipMIDI 1.5.1 for Windows released - a MIDI over Ethernet Driver (Vista / XP / 2k - 32 and 64 bit)
- Version 1.5.1 is a regression bug fix release: 1.5.0 did crash in rare cases on Windows XP. We apologize for the inconvenience caused.
- Known limitations to all versions : On Windows Vista MIDI loopback is broken. (You can not send MIDI from one application to another within the same computer). This does not apply to Windows XP. A fix is scheduled. Please use Loopbe30/1 if you need this functionality.
Registered customers, please check your email for a free update.
more about ipMIDI...
01/2008 LoopBe1 ver 1.5.1 released - A Free Virtual MIDI Driver (Vista / XP / 2k - 32 and 64 bit)
- Version 1.5.1 is a regression bug fix release: 1.5.0 did crash in rare cases on Windows XP. We apologize for the inconvenience caused.
LoopBe1 is an internal MIDI device for transferring MIDI data between computer programs. more...
12/2007 LoopBe1 64bit released - A Free Virtual MIDI Driver
- Version 1.5 additionally contains a native 64 bit driver. It installs and uninstalls cleanly under Windows Vista 64/32 bit, Windows Xp 64/32 bit and Windows 2000.
- The driver, systray application and installer have been signed.
- (No functionality has been added for Windows Xp 32 bit and Windows 2000)
LoopBe1 is an internal MIDI device for transferring MIDI data between computer programs. more...
11/2007 ipMIDI 1.5 for Windows released - 64 bit MIDI over Ethernet Driver
- Version 1.5 additionally contains a native 64 bit driver. It installs and uninstalls cleanly under Windows Vista 64/32 bit, Windows Xp 64/32 bit and Windows 2000.
- A better integration with Vista User Account Control (UAC).
- The driver, systray application and installer have been signed.
Registered customers, please check your email for a free update. (No functionality has been added for Windows Xp 32 bit and Windows 2000)
more about ipMIDI...
07/2007 ipMIDI 1.0 final for Apple Mac OS X 10.4.x tiger - released (universal binary)
ipMIDI offers now up to 20 multicast MIDI over LAN ports to connect your Apple Macintoshs with Windows PC's in your local network.
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03/2007 inst2midi has been discontinued
Due to the focus on driver development the distribution of inst2midi has been dicontinued.
Thanks a lot to all customers since 1998.
02/2007 ipMIDI 1.2 released - A MIDI over Ethernet Driver
Version 1.2 installs and uninstalls cleanly under Windows Vista 32bit. No functionality is added, so there is no need to update your Windows XP installations.
Registered customers, please check your email for a free update.
more about ipMIDI...
01/2007 LoopBe30 1.2 released - A Virtual MIDI Driver with up to 30 Ports
Version 1.2 installs and uninstalls cleanly under Windows Vista 32bit. No functionality is added, so there is no need to update your Windows XP installations.
more about LoopBe30...
1/2007 LoopBe1 ver. 1.2 released - A Free Virtual MIDI Driver
LoopBe1 is an internal MIDI device for transferring MIDI data between computer programs. more...
Version 1.2 installs and uninstalls cleanly under Windows Vista 32bit. No functionality is added, so there is no need to update your Windows XP installations.
11/2006 ipMIDI 1.0 beta 3 for Apple Mac OS X 10.4.x tiger - released (universal binary)
ipMIDI offers now up to 20 multicast MIDI over LAN ports to connect your Apple Macintoshs with Windows PC's in your local network. read more...
ipMIDI beta 2 was not running on intelmacs. Sorry for the inconvenience.
06/2006 ipMIDI 1.0 beta for Apple Mac OS X 10.4.x tiger - released (universal binary)
read more.... ipMIDI - A virtual, multi platform, MIDI over LAN driver.
06/2006 LoopBe30 1.1 released - A Virtual MIDI Driver with up to 30 Ports
Shortcut detection settings are stored in the registry. LoopBe30 will now load all your previos settings after a reboot.
Registered customers, please check your email for a free update.
more about LoopBe30...
02/2006 LoopBe30 1.0 released - A Virtual MIDI Driver with up to 30 Ports
LoopBe30 is a virtual MIDI device for transferring MIDI data between computer programs.
It has adjustable number of ports and adjustable shortcut detection. more...
11/2005: ipMIDI 1.1 released - A MIDI over Ethernet Driver
This is a bug fix. In ipMIDI 1.0 Ethernet MIDI Port 7 was missing.
Registered customers, please check your email for a free update.
09/2005: ipMIDI for Linux is called Multimidicast made by llg
Get it now: multimidicast by Linux Lighting Group . ipMIDI starts to become a multi platform solution.
07/2005: ipMIDI - A MIDI over Ethernet Driver
A virtual driver to send MIDI over LAN.
No more MIDI interfaces needed to communicate between applications on different PC's.
ipMIDI is a native WDM driver, with even lower latency than a hardware legacy device and real MIDI cables.
ipMIDI sends MIDI Data over Multicast UDP, not TCP/ip, so you will not have any client server hassle.
Select 'Ethernet Midi Port' in your audio application. That's all, no configuration, no problems. more...
05/2005: ipMIDI beta 1 released - A MIDI over Ethernet Driver
Thank you very much to all beta-testers.
12/2004: LoopBe1 ver. 1.1 released - A Free Virtual MIDI Driver
Small changes:
- New Icon Set. Artwork by RGP Netherlands
10/2004: LoopBe1 ver. 1.01 released
Small changes with the installer:
- Uninstalling LoopBe1 does not need a reboot under Windows XP.
- Auto starting Entry for LoopBe1 Monitor moved from registry to startup folder.
5/2004: LoopBe1 released
LoopBe1 is an internal MIDI device for transferring MIDI data between computer programs. more...
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Audio MIDI Setup User Guide
If you use MIDI devices or a MIDI interface connected to your Mac, you can use Audio MIDI Setup to describe the configuration of your MIDI devices. There’s a default configuration already created, but you can set up your own.
You can use this configuration information for apps that work with MIDI, such as sequencers, to control your MIDI devices.
Note: Make sure your MIDI devices are connected to your Mac. If you’re using an interface device, connect any other MIDI devices you’re using to the interface. Also check that any software provided by the manufacturer of the MIDI devices has been installed. For more information, see the documentation that came with your devices.
View a MIDI configuration
In the Audio MIDI Setup app on your Mac, choose Window > Show MIDI Studio.
In the MIDI Studio window, click the Choose MIDI Configuration pop-up menu (it may show Default), then choose the configuration you want to view.
In the toolbar, click the following buttons to change how the configuration is shown:
Show Icon View : Devices in the configuration are shown as icons. If a device isn’t connected, its icon is dimmed. To view information about a device, such as channel properties and ports, and to add or remove ports, double-click the device’s icon.
Show List View : Devices in the configuration are shown in a list, organized by type (such as Interface or External Device). If a device isn’t connected, it’s dimmed. To filter which devices are shown, click the Show pop-up menu, then choose an option (such as Online or Connected). To view information about a device, double-click the device. To view its ports, or to connect or disconnect devices, click the device’s disclosure triangle.
Create a MIDI configuration
In the Audio MIDI Setup app on your Mac, choose Window > Show MIDI Studio.
In the MIDI Studio window, click the Choose MIDI Configuration pop-up menu (it may show Default), then choose New Configuration.
Enter a name for the new configuration, then click OK.
To add a new external MIDI device, click the Add button in the MIDI Studio toolbar.
To set properties and add or remove ports for the MIDI device, double-click the device, or select it, then click the Device Info button in the toolbar.
In the Properties window, do any of the following:
Describe the device: Enter a name for the MIDI device; the name appears in apps you use with the device. If you know the manufacturer and model, you can enter those.
Change the device icon: Click the MIDI device’s icon to open the Icon Browser, select a different icon to represent the device, then click the new icon to close the Icon Browser.
Change the device color: Click the color well, select a different color to use for the MIDI device, then close the Colors window.
Set the device channels and other properties: Click Properties, then click the channels to use for transmitting and receiving audio. To deselect a channel, click it again. Also select whether to use the MIDI Beat Clock, the MIDI Time Code, or both, then select other features.
Add or remove ports: Click Ports, click the Add button below the list of ports, then specify the MIDI In and MIDI Out connectors for the port. To delete a port, select it in the list, then click the Remove button .
Select MIDI-CI profiles for interface devices: If an interface device supports MIDI-CI, click MIDI-CI to see the profiles available on each channel. To turn a profile on or off, select or deselect its checkbox.
Click Apply.
Repeat steps 4 through 7 for each MIDI device you want to include in the configuration.
In the MIDI Studio window, specify the connection between MIDI devices:
In Icon View , drag the In or Out connectors at the top of a device icon to the corresponding connector on another device icon.
In List View , click a device’s disclosure triangle, click the Port disclosure triangle, click the Add Connection icon, then use the pop-up menus to specify the connections.
If you have a MIDI interface connected to the USB port on your Mac, it should appear in the MIDI Studio window. If it doesn’t, see If a connected MIDI device isn’t shown.
You can’t specify a “MIDI thru” connection between two MIDI devices. To indicate a MIDI thru connection, connect the two MIDI devices to the same port of the MIDI interface device.
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Edit a MIDI configuration
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In the Audio MIDI Setup app on your Mac, choose Window > Show MIDI Studio.
In the MIDI Studio window, click the Choose MIDI Configuration pop-up menu (it may show Default), then choose Edit Configurations.
Select a configuration, then click Duplicate, Rename, or Delete.
When you’re finished making changes, click Done.