Reading a MIDI file in Python

Question

I want to be able to read events from a MIDI file in Python. I have looked for libraries, but can\'t find one that works with my MIDI file in windows. I do not need to do anythi

Answer 1

the structure of a midi file is quite simple. if you can't find a ready-made library (i am not aware of any) and you only need events and time, i suggest you try parsing the file yourself.

(prepare for a lot of bit shifting: MIDI data are stored in strings of 7 bits blocks)

also, you say that you can't find a library which works with your MIDI file on Windows: MIDI file are supposed to be portable, and python too, so a un*x lib should work equally well on windows (or the developper missed the point of both MIDI and python).