---
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/](https://lmms.io/) |
| **Ardour** 🎚️ | GPL | Windows, Mac, Linux | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | [https://ardour.org/](https://ardour.org/) |
| **Cakewalk by BandLab** 🎵 | Free/Proprietary | Windows | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | [https://www.bandlab.com/products/cakewalk](https://www.bandlab.com/products/cakewalk) |
| **Tracktion Waveform Free** 🌊 | Free/Proprietary | Windows, Mac, Linux | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | [https://www.tracktion.com/products/waveform-free](https://www.tracktion.com/products/waveform-free) |
| **Zrythm** 🥁 | AGPL | Windows, Mac, Linux | ⭐⭐⭐ | [https://www.zrythm.org/](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/](https://juce.com/) |
| **PortAudio** 🔊 | Audio I/O Library | MIT | [http://www.portaudio.com/](http://www.portaudio.com/) |
| **RtMidi** 🎼 | MIDI I/O Library | MIT | [https://www.music.mcgill.ca/~gary/rtmidi/](https://www.music.mcgill.ca/~gary/rtmidi/) |
| **PyGame** 🐍 | Python Multimedia | LGPL | [https://www.pygame.org/](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