An accessible midi sequencer for windows.
Publisher’s description
What is QWS Quick Windows Sequencer?
QWS Quick Windows Sequencer by James Bowden is proprietary Windows software in the audio editors & daw category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 455 KB. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .mid. Similar programs include Audacity, MuseScore and LMMS.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (455 KB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: QWS Quick Windows Sequencer is an audio editors & daw tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is QWS Quick Windows Sequencer safe to download?
- The file is served by andrelouis.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link does not use HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
F724F4C82768BB6985A497B939FF893D50A38A5FAE7DFAE75E0583E4272D618E· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.56Latest | March 30, 2021 | 455 KB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id jamesbowden.qws -eqws156.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- James Bowden
- Category
- Audio editors & DAW
- Licence
- copyright (c) James Bowden
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.56
- Released
- March 30, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- andrelouis.com
- winget ID
- jamesbowden.qws
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is QWS Quick Windows Sequencer free?
QWS Quick Windows Sequencer is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: copyright (c) James Bowden). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is QWS Quick Windows Sequencer safe to download?
The download comes from andrelouis.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 QWS Quick Windows Sequencer 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 QWS Quick Windows Sequencer be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does QWS Quick Windows Sequencer support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does QWS Quick Windows Sequencer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to QWS Quick Windows Sequencer?
Audacity, MuseScore, LMMS, REAPER and Bespoke Synth. The alternatives page compares them.
