MIDI2LR is an application that translates MIDI Control Change commands into Lightroom actions. The wiki is read-only to prevent spamming. Contact me if you wish to add any pages or text. The wiki lists commands currently available through MIDI2LR. Instructions for use are in the wiki.
Publisher’s description (German)
What is MIDI2LR?
MIDI2LR by rsjaffe is open-source Windows software in the audio editors & daw category. It ranks 8th by popularity among audio editors & daw in this catalogue. It is written in Lua.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 32-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 6.3.1.0, released on July 30, 2026. The version history goes back to February 2, 2022: 5 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.1 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 3,753 times. The source code on GitHub (rsjaffe/MIDI2LR) has 776 stars. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .xml. Similar programs include Audacity, MuseScore and LMMS.
Project description on GitHub: “An application and plugin to remotely control Lightroom with a MIDI controller”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
In short: MIDI2LR is an open-source audio editors & daw tool for 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is MIDI2LR safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
B8FDFCD494793AE46449F8AD31F970EABF3A55C229D4C011252FCECF48323A8B· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- 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 5 versions ›5 versions over 4 years · about 1.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3.1.0Latest | July 30, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 6.2.1.0 | July 1, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 6.2.0.1 | May 29, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 6.1.0.0 | February 24, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 5.3.0.2 | February 2, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id rsjaffe.MIDI2LR -echoco install midi2lr -yMIDI2LR-6.3.1.0-windows-installer.exe --mode unattendedRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- rsjaffe
- Category
- Audio editors & DAW
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/rsjaffe/MIDI2LR
- Written in
- Lua
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 6.3.1.0
- Released
- July 30, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 26, 2022
- Versions listed
- 5
- Updates / year
- 1.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 3,753
- GitHub stars
- 776
- GitHub forks
- 86
- Website
- rsjaffe.github.io
- winget ID
- rsjaffe.MIDI2LR
- Chocolatey package
- midi2lr
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is MIDI2LR free?
Yes. MIDI2LR is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is MIDI2LR safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, 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 MIDI2LR 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 MIDI2LR be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does MIDI2LR run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of MIDI2LR?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 2, 2022.
Can I use MIDI2LR without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to MIDI2LR?
Audacity, MuseScore, LMMS, REAPER and Bespoke Synth. The alternatives page compares them.
