MIDI Manager is being built to make large MIDI and karaoke MIDI collections easier to search, review, organize and listen to.
The application is designed for people with real archives: unknown folders, duplicate files, old keyboard disks, `.mid`, `.midi` and `.kar` files, and filenames that do not always describe the music accurately.
The public manual shows the main workflows without exposing private development notes, source code or internal administration tools.
1. Open MIDI Manager
When MIDI Manager starts, the application loads the main window and prepares the core pages and widgets used for archive work.
Use the packaged application launcher when public builds become available.
The startup screen confirms that the application is loading.
No command-line startup steps are required in the public manual.
Startup screen shown while MIDI Manager prepares the main window.
2. Start with the Dashboard
The Dashboard is the starting point for daily use. It brings archive status, quick workflows, organized-library counts and licensing status together in one place.
Open Search, Review Queue, Library Organizer and playback workflows quickly.
Check indexed file counts and library status.
See which workflows are available for the active license tier.
The Dashboard acts as the cockpit for the main MIDI archive workflows.
3. Search and inspect MIDI files
The Search page helps you find indexed MIDI and karaoke files across the archive without manually browsing folders.
Search by artist, title, filename or other indexed information.
Review analysis columns such as quality, density and detected device hints.
Add selected files to the Review Queue when deeper manual checking is needed.
Search results make it easier to inspect large archives without relying only on folder names.
4. Analyze unknown files
The Library Organizer can analyze a controlled batch of files and prepare safe copy plans for files that can be identified with enough confidence.
Work in batches instead of changing a whole archive at once.
Preview detected artist and title information before copying.
Keep source files in place while organization plans are reviewed.
The organizer can analyze the next batch while reporting progress and current status.
5. Review organizer results
After analysis, the Library Organizer separates files into decisions such as auto-safe, needs review and skipped. This makes the workflow safer than blind bulk renaming or moving.
Auto-safe rows can be copied according to the planned organized-library structure.
Uncertain rows stay visible for review before corrected copies are planned.
The original source archive is not moved, renamed or deleted by this workflow.
Analysis results are reviewed before approved copy-only actions are executed.
6. Browse the Organized Library
The Organized Library shows copied files in the cleaner library output folder. This view is designed for browsing, listening and marking useful files without damaging the source archive.
Browse organized artist folders and copied MIDI/KAR files.
Mark liked files for later listening workflows.
Double-click or use playback controls to listen while reviewing the collection.
The Organized Library is read-only for safe browsing and listening.
7. Use the Playback Queue
The Playback Queue lets you stage organized files for listening without deleting, moving or renaming the MIDI/KAR files.
Add files from the Organized Library to a listening queue.
Move items up or down and mark files as played.
Use liked files as a faster way to build listening sessions.
The Playback Queue is a safe listening workflow for the Organized Library.
8. Keep the source archive safe
MIDI Manager is designed around a conservative archive workflow. Source files should remain available while the application builds a cleaner organized working library.
Organization workflows are copy-oriented rather than destructive.
Uncertain files can remain queued for review instead of being forced into the library.
Archive cleanup workflows should only be used after copied files are verified.
The goal is to make the collection usable without losing the original archive.
9. Disk image tools
MIDI Manager also includes floppy and disk image workflows for users who preserve MIDI files from older keyboard and computer environments.
Disk Image Creator is planned for creating full 3.5 inch disk images from selected MIDI files.
These workflows are part of the broader goal: preserve MIDI archives and make them easier to use on modern systems.
10. Trial, Personal and Professional
The planned public licensing model keeps the product simple: Trial/Free, Personal and Professional.
Trial/Free: a limited way to try the main workflow before buying.
Personal: intended for individual musicians and collectors with a substantial but limited archive.
Professional: intended for larger collections, heavier archive work and full advanced workflows.
Early adopter pricing is shown on the website before the first public release.
11. Current release status
MIDI Manager is currently in active private development. The public manual will continue to grow as workflows stabilize and public builds are prepared.
Linux builds are planned first for the current development environment.
Windows builds are planned later.
macOS may be evaluated later, but is not promised for the first public release.
Public downloads are not available yet; early access registration is available on the website.
Work in progress: This public manual will continue to grow with installation steps, release notes and more detailed workflow examples closer to release.
