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Tiny Instrument

MIDI Keyboard

Tiny Instrument makes playing, recording, and exploring MIDI keyboards simple, fun, and powerful, whether you are a beginner or an experienced musician.

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Plug & Play Simplicity

Connect any MIDI keyboard and start playing instantly. Tiny Instrument automatically detects your device and shows the notes directly on the grand staff as you play.

Real-Time Visual Feedback

Every note you play is displayed on the keyboard and staff, helping you learn notes, intervals, scales, and chords with instant visual feedback.

Record and Save MIDI Performances

Record your playing directly into MIDI files. Save recordings into your personal library, organize them into categories, and review or edit them easily.

Full Timeline Playback

Visualize recordings and MIDI files in a detailed timeline view. Use looping, beat snapping, gridlines, zoom, and scrolling to practice and analyze your playing.

Import and Play MIDI Files

Import your own MIDI files and watch them play back in real time. Tiny Instrument analyzes hands and instruments, and displays the correct notes on screen.

Powerful MIDI Library

Organize imported MIDI files into categories, search your library, and preview files directly inside the app. Recordings are automatically saved to Personal Recordings.

Customizable Instruments

  • • Import your own SF2 (SoundFont) instrument libraries
  • • Built-in reverb and sound adjustments
  • • Fine-tune instrument presets and volume

Flexible Configuration

  • • Customize the note range, keyboard size, and staff display
  • • Display note names, colored staves, key labels, and ledger lines
  • • Adjustable BPM playback
  • • Loop regions with beat snapping
  • • Configure multiple MIDI input and output devices
  • • Split keyboard recording to multiple tracks
  • • Play directly using the on-screen keyboard

Cross-Platform Experience

Available on both iOS and macOS for practice, recording, learning, composition, and live use.

Tiny Instrument is designed for musicians, teachers, students, and hobbyists. A lightweight, intuitive MIDI tool that adapts to your learning, recording, and playing style.