README.md

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title: Midi Music Generator
emoji: 🎼🎶
colorFrom: red
colorTo: indigo
sdk: gradio
sdk_version: 5.22.0
app_file: app_onnx.py
pinned: false
license: apache-2.0

🎹 Free DAW Resources for MIDI & VST Integration 🎛️

Free & Open Source DAWs

DAW Name	License	Platforms	MIDI/VST Support	URL
LMMS 🚀	GPL	Windows, Mac, Linux	⭐⭐⭐⭐	https://lmms.io/
Ardour 🎚️	GPL	Windows, Mac, Linux	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	https://ardour.org/
Cakewalk by BandLab 🎵	Free/Proprietary	Windows	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	https://www.bandlab.com/products/cakewalk
Tracktion Waveform Free 🌊	Free/Proprietary	Windows, Mac, Linux	⭐⭐⭐⭐	https://www.tracktion.com/products/waveform-free
Zrythm 🥁	AGPL	Windows, Mac, Linux	⭐⭐⭐	https://www.zrythm.org/

🧩 Development Libraries & Frameworks

If you're considering building your own solution (app.py):

Library	Purpose	License	URL
JUCE 🛠️	Audio/MIDI Framework	Dual-licensed (Commercial/GPL)	https://juce.com/
PortAudio 🔊	Audio I/O Library	MIT	http://www.portaudio.com/
RtMidi 🎼	MIDI I/O Library	MIT	https://www.music.mcgill.ca/~gary/rtmidi/
PyGame 🐍	Python Multimedia	LGPL	https://www.pygame.org/

🔌 MIDI Connection Overview

1. Hardware Setup 📲

   • Connect MODX/Fantom G via USB or MIDI cables
   • Ensure proper drivers are installed

2. Software Configuration ⚙️

   • Set input/output MIDI devices in DAW
   • Configure VST plugin locations
   • Set up MIDI routing channels

3. Hardware Configuration 🎛️

   • Set MODX/Fantom G to receive on correct MIDI channels
   • Configure sound parameters on hardware

🌟 Recommended Workflow

1. Use a dedicated DAW rather than Audacity for MIDI-heavy work
2. Start with LMMS or Cakewalk for the easiest learning curve
3. Set up proper MIDI routing before configuring VST plugins
4. Test connections with simple MIDI patterns before creating complex arrangements