MIDI SysEx Utility (Syx-Lib)
by Daniel Erstling
🗂️ Music & Audio
Version 1.3
đź“… Updated March 28, 2019
Send and receive SysEx messages to and from your your MIDI devices.
Features MIDI SysEx Utility (Syx-Lib)
Syx-Lib lets you send and receive system exclusive (or simply SysEx) messages to and from class-compliant* USB MIDI devices.
Simply select a file containing SysEx data to send to a connected device.
Or start a manual dump to save incoming SysEx messages.* This app will not function with devices that require proprietary drivers.
Please read the following article for more information: https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/class-compliant/COMPATIBLE USB MIDI DEVICES (as tested by users and developer)• M-Audio USB Midisport Uno• M-Audio MIDISPORT 1x1• Roland UM-ONE mk2• Creative E-MU Xmidi 1x1INCOMPATIBLE USB MIDI DEVICES• Roland UM-One mk1• Yamaha UX16• VictSing USB IN-OUT MIDI Cable Converter----------------------------------------------------------------Please watch this tutorial of Syx-Lib, which includes a primer on SysEx messaging.Big thanks to YouTube channel "rejected synths" for making this!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnJ0ylnUFHI----------------------------------------------------------------Similar programs for Windows/Mac are referred to as SysEx "librarians" or "editors".Its most common use is to load and save program patches to and from a synthesizer via USB MIDI interface, that is connected to an Android device with an OTG cable like so:(Phone/Tablet) <---USB---> (Midi Interface) <---MIDI---> (Synthesizer/Keyboard/Other)Features• Send sysex data to a midi device• Receive sysex data from a midi device and save to internal storage• Manage sysex files on internal storageRequirements• Android version 6.0 and up.• A class-compliant MIDI device that is recognized by the Android OS and does not require proprietary drivers.How to send SysEx data• Connect a class-compliant MIDI device to your Android device.• If the device is recognized, a dialog will appear.
Select a device to connect to.
If you want to reopen this dialog at any time, press the MIDI menu icon.• Once you are connected to a device, simply select a file to send.• A dialog will show the transmission progress.
Press "Back" or anywhere outside the dialog to cancel transmission.How to receive SysEx data• Press the "Dump" menu button.• Instruct your connected MIDI device (i.e.
by pushing buttons) to transmit SysEx data.• Each SysEx message received will be displayed separately in the order they are received.
Remove any individual message by pressing the "X" button next to it.• Press "Save" to stop listening to the output port and save the displayed SysEx messages to a single file.• If you want to restart a manual dump, press the "Refresh" icon.Troubleshooting connection issues with MIDI devices• If your device is recognized but you are unable to send or receive data, try restarting the app.
Press the "Exit" menu button and reopen the app.• Check that your MIDI device is class-compliant.
It must be recognized by the Android OS as a MIDI device.Please email/leave a review to add any devices to the compatibility list.Contact me if you have any issues.- Bug fix for erroneous capture of large sysex dumps- Exit button added to menu
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What Our Users Say
Don't just take our word for it. Here's what our users have to say about our Android app.
"Old but it works."
chris hunter
"UPDATE: Feb 2022. Works for me with an Android 8.1, phone :) UPDATE: Feb 2021. Doesn't work on my Android 7.1 phone. FIRST REVIEW 2020: Using my Android 6+ phone, an OTG cable, and an M- Audio Uno usb to midi cable; so far this app has worked great receiving and transmitting bulk dumps with a new Waldorf Steichfett and an old Roland MC 307. I'd happily pay ..... not to have the adverts at the bottom of the screen (Hint)."
Murf Phone
"Can I take backup from Korg x50 and reused through this app because it's file format is .pcg"
Navin Kumar
"Nice app and please improve the app version because it is not install my phone"
R Arvind
"Best midi app"
KK EVENTS DHARMESH PANDYA
"Super"
WH Lahiru Buddhika
"Super👆 Thank You Somuch"
Yogesh Music
"Works like a charm. I use it with an OTG cable connected to a Redmi 9 and load patches to my DX7. So much easier than loading them from the PC... I would definitely pay for an ad-free version!"
SerafĂn Castro
"It's a useful app it is not supported for iOS why bro"
Murali Doss
"Update: Well it's been a while since I've used this app and now I can't get it to work. I'm not sure if I have a newer phone since the last time I tried, or if it's because the app has since been updated or what (maybe it's just me), but now I can't get the app to connect. Using a Note 9 and m-audio uno."
Uncle Afx
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