Think of loopMIDI as a virtual cable that connects the MIDI output of one software to the MIDI input of another. This free software creates virtual loopback MIDI ports, enabling applications to communicate with each other as if they were connected by a physical MIDI cable. Common scenarios include sending MIDI from a standalone synthesizer to a DAW for recording, connecting a MIDI controller to notation software, or enabling MIDI control for software like Stream Deck.
: Fully compatible with the Windows 11 architecture. Step-by-Step Installation on Windows 11 loopmidi windows 11
winget install -e --id TobiasErichsen.loopMIDI Think of loopMIDI as a virtual cable that
Type a recognizable name for your port (e.g., DAW-Route or Synth-In ). Click the (plus) button. : Fully compatible with the Windows 11 architecture
| Action | How to do on Windows 11 | |----------------------------------|----------------------------------------------| | Delete all ports | Right‑click port list → “Remove all ports” | | Rename a port | Double‑click the port name | | See MIDI traffic in real‑time | Hover mouse over port – tooltip shows bytes | | Launch with Windows | Add shortcut to shell:startup | | Reset drivers (if corrupted) | Device Manager → Sound/video → loopMIDI → Uninstall, then reinstall loopMIDI |
: Routing MIDI from standalone tools (like MuseScore or VCV Rack) directly into a DAW (like Ableton Live, FL Studio, or Reaper).
: Visit the official Tobias Erichsen website and download the latest version of loopMIDI.