Add-ons

Free Add-on: MIDI To Visuals

Doc Ouatzat ·
A 3D animation interface in Blender showing a geometric structure with lights, and a text overlay reading "With a MIDI file as the source, you get a 3D animated visualization that you can freely edit and refine."

M2V MIDI To Visuals is a Blender extension that generates animated 3D visualizations from MIDI files.

Overview

MIDI to Visuals converts MIDI files into synchronized 3D animations, mapping musical notes and instruments into dynamic visual sequences.

Features

Multiple visualization types:

  • BarGraph – Creates one cube per note, animated in sync with the music
  • Notes Strip – Creates a piano roll style visualization
  • Waterfall – Animated waterfall effect over note strips
  • Fireworks – Particle-based firework effects
  • Fountain – Fountain particle simulation
  • Lightshow – Animated Lights

Supports multiple MIDI file formats:

  • Format 0 (single track)
  • Format 1 (multiple tracks)
  • Format 2 (multiple tracks)

Real-time animation synchronized with:

  • Note on/off events
  • Note velocity
  • Track colors
  • MIDI timing

Integration with Blender:

  • Custom node materials
  • Particle systems
  • Geometry nodes
  • Audio sync with MP3
  • Compositing effects

License

GNU GPL v3 See LICENSE file for details.

Link

Author Doc Ouatzat
I am passionate about all aspects of the image whether it is still or animated. I am always eager to learn more and improve my experience in the fields of photography, 3D creation, video, but also sound and music. I am also a science lover
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