MIDI SysEx Utility (Syx-Lib) for Android

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 in storage containing SysEx data to send it 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/

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) (Midi Interface) (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 storage

Requirements

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.

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 1x1

INCOMPATIBLE USB MIDI DEVICES

Roland UM-One mk1

Yamaha UX16

VictSing USB IN-OUT MIDI Cable Converter

Please email/leave a review to add any devices to the compatibility list.

Contact me if you have any issues.