multiplatform MIDI file player for Linux, Windows and macOS
Publisher’s description
What is dmidiplayer?
dmidiplayer by Drumstick is open-source Windows software in the video players category. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 1 KB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.7.5, released on December 30, 2024. The version history goes back to May 17, 2022: 6 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.3 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 5 file types, including .mid, .midi, .rmi, .kar and .wrk. Similar programs include VLC media player, Audacious and MPC-HC.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Small download (1 KB)
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
- The official download link did not answer at the last check
In short: dmidiplayer is an open-source video player tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- MIDI Output to hardware MIDI ports, or any other Drumstick backend like soft-synths
- Transpose song tonality between -12 and +12 semitones
- Change MIDI volume level (using MIDI CC7)
- Scale song speed between half and double tempo
- Piano Players, MIDI Channels, Rhythm, and Lyrics (Karaoke) views
- Supports .MID (Standard MIDI files), .RMI (RIFF RMID), .KAR (MIDI Karaoke), and .WRK (Cakewalk) file formats
AppStream · Flathub
Is dmidiplayer safe to download?
- The file is served by sourceforge.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
9DACE60F9D67281E2237C73A8E0A6B14AD5C3975849ADED11A8F491080D38A06· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link did not answer when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 6 versions ›6 versions over 3 years · about 2.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7.5Latest | December 30, 2024 | 1 KB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.7.4 | August 31, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.7.3 | March 21, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.7.1 | December 6, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.7.0 | August 24, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.6.0 | May 17, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Drumstick.dmidiplayer -edownload /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub net.sourceforge.dmidiplayerInformation
- Publisher
- Drumstick
- Category
- Video players
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 1.7.5
- Released
- December 30, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- May 18, 2022
- Versions listed
- 6
- Updates / year
- 2.3
- Website
- sourceforge.net
- winget ID
- Drumstick.dmidiplayer
File types it opens (5)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is dmidiplayer free?
Yes. dmidiplayer is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Is dmidiplayer safe to download?
The download comes from sourceforge.net, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install dmidiplayer with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can dmidiplayer be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does dmidiplayer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of dmidiplayer?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 17, 2022.
What are alternatives to dmidiplayer?
VLC media player, Audacious, MPC-HC, QuickTime and MPV (Official CI build, MSVC). The alternatives page compares them.
