timidity
Play and convert MIDI files. More information: http://timidity.sourceforge.net.
- Play a MIDI file:
timidity {{path/to/file.mid}}
- Play a MIDI file in a loop:
timidity --loop {{path/to/file.mid}}
- Play a MIDI file in a specific key (0 = C major/A minor, -1 = F major/D minor, +1 = G major/E minor, etc.):
timidity --force-keysig={{-flats|+sharps}} {{path/to/file.mid}}
- Convert a MIDI file to PCM (WAV) audio:
timidity --output-mode={{w}} --output-file={{path/to/file.wav}} {{path/to/file.mid}}
- Convert a MIDI file to FLAC audio:
timidity --output-mode={{F}} --output-file={{path/to/file.flac}} {{path/to/file.mid}}