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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
[[File:MIDI_Title_Editor_Overview.png|thumb|right|APS MIDI Title Editor with one change queued.]][[File:MIDI_Edit_Dialog.png|thumb|right|The edit title window in APS MIDI Title Editor]]''APS MIDI Title Editor'' is an easy-to-use | [[File:MIDI_Title_Editor_Overview.png|thumb|right|APS MIDI Title Editor with one change queued.]][[File:MIDI_Edit_Dialog.png|thumb|right|The edit title window in APS MIDI Title Editor]]'''APS MIDI Title Editor''' is an easy-to-use Windows application designed to help player piano owners easily rename their MIDI files. Developed by a piano technician from Maine, this tool streamlines the process of editing track titles. | ||
APS MIDI Title Editor focuses on the core task of MIDI file management. Its drag-and-drop interface allows you to quickly load a batch of MIDI files into a table where you can view, edit, and save the file names and track titles. This ensures that your Disklavier, which may have limited display space, can easily identify each piece in your library. | APS MIDI Title Editor focuses on the core task of MIDI file management. Its drag-and-drop interface allows you to quickly load a batch of MIDI files into a table where you can view, edit, and save the file names and track titles. This ensures that your Disklavier, which may have limited display space, can easily identify each piece in your library. | ||
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== How To Use It == | == How To Use It == | ||
# ''Loading Files'': Drag and drop MIDI files into the main window. The tool automatically extracts the current file name and the internal ''track_name'' metadata. | # ''Loading Files'': Drag and drop MIDI files into the main window. The tool automatically extracts the current file name and the internal ''track_name'' metadata. | ||
# ''Editing | # ''Editing'': Double-click the title in the table to make any changes. Update the file names or internal titles as needed. | ||
# ''Saving Changes'': Once you have made your edits, click the ''Save'' button to update your MIDI files. | # ''Saving Changes'': Once you have made your edits, click the ''Save'' button to update your MIDI files. | ||
# ''Clearing the Table'': Use the ''Reset'' button to clear the current list and start fresh. | # ''Clearing the Table'': Use the ''Reset'' button to clear the current list and start fresh. | ||
Latest revision as of 02:08, 10 March 2025
Overview[edit]
APS MIDI Title Editor is an easy-to-use Windows application designed to help player piano owners easily rename their MIDI files. Developed by a piano technician from Maine, this tool streamlines the process of editing track titles.
APS MIDI Title Editor focuses on the core task of MIDI file management. Its drag-and-drop interface allows you to quickly load a batch of MIDI files into a table where you can view, edit, and save the file names and track titles. This ensures that your Disklavier, which may have limited display space, can easily identify each piece in your library.
Key Features[edit]
- Drag-and-Drop Interface: Simply drop your MIDI files into the application.
- Easy Editing: Click on the track titles to edit them.
- Optimized for Disklaviers: Ensure your Yamaha Disklavier displays concise, clear titles, even if your instrument has character limitations.
How To Use It[edit]
- Loading Files: Drag and drop MIDI files into the main window. The tool automatically extracts the current file name and the internal track_name metadata.
- Editing: Double-click the title in the table to make any changes. Update the file names or internal titles as needed.
- Saving Changes: Once you have made your edits, click the Save button to update your MIDI files.
- Clearing the Table: Use the Reset button to clear the current list and start fresh.
Installation and Use[edit]
To get started with APS MIDI Title Editor:
- Download the installer portable executable (.exe) from the official download page.
- Run the installer, or simply download and run the .exe file on any 64-bit Windows machine without installation.
- Open the program!
- Drag your MIDI files into the program.
- Click on the title of a song to begin editing it.
- Make your desired changes and click OK.
- When you're done and the MIDI files have the names you'd prefer, click Save.
- Your MIDI files are updated with the new names, making it easier for your Yamaha Disklavier to display the correct track titles.
About the Developer[edit]
Alexander Peppe is a seasoned piano technician from Maine with years of experience working on Yamaha Disklaviers. His deep understanding of both traditional piano craftsmanship and modern digital music technology inspired the creation of APS MIDI Renamer—a tool designed specifically for musicians, educators, and Disklavier enthusiasts who need a simple solution for organizing their MIDI libraries.