Desktop midi file no quick look play on desktop anymore - anyone got a solution as mac says it's not a priority to support it again

# Info #

I've created a quicklook plugin to solve this using past versions of Quicktime 7.6.6, Audio.qlgenerator, and Music.qldisplay from OS X Mountain Lion.

Forewarning, the reason this was taken out of OS X is due to a security vulnerability it caused; while not a major security flaw, Apple opted to discontinue midi preview, I'm guessing because it was relatively infrequently used when considering your average user. For me, it is worth the risk to have midi previews.

Here is a zip file containing the files necessary

https://www.dropbox.com/s/67uuc91t34wx2zp/midi-ql.zip?dl=0

SHA256: a09d2f93ab9207f8a73c76e9bdf23b1f925973f6cb68c95531339d1e7f88498a

File name: midi-ql.zip

# Installation #

1. Move `midiQL.qlgenerator` to `~/Library/QuickLook`

2. Move `Audio.qlgenerator` to `/System/Library/QuickLook`

3. Move `Music.qldisplay` to `/System/Library/Frameworks/Quartz.framework/Versions/A/Frameworks/QuickLookUI. framework/Versions/A`

4. Open `/Applications/Utilities/Terminal.app` and run `qlmanage -r && qlmanage -r cache`

5. Preview audio and midi to your heart's content!

I cannot believe this has not been reimplemented in Yosemite. If Apple think I am going to spend £6,000+ on a new Mac Pro when they do not cater for the professional market anymore, they have another thing coming!

I loved owning a Mac Pro and never had any issue until post Snow Leopard, which is the best OS I have ever used.

I do not understand why they would remove features like this, it just alienates pro users. I have no confidence in Apple anymore and honestly do not expect them to fix this bug along with several others, they probably don't care either.

I am honestly thinking of switching back to a dedicated Windows machine with Cubase.

djstyleee wrote:

I am honestly thinking of switching back to a dedicated Windows machine with Cubase.

If you are that unhappy then I highly recommend doing what you suggested.... rather than just talking about doing so in a User Supported forum... as frankly there is no one here, to whom such a decision, would matter.

Why doesn't Apple answer the questions that we ask about Logic Pro?

Very simple solution for the non tech savvy is to just download midi player from the mac app store..... There are several free one available... Here is a nice one......

Check out this application on the App Store ( click on the view item link right below this.... View Item MIDITrail WADA Masashi Music Mar 8, 2011 View Item MIDITrail is a MIDI player which provides 3D visualization of MIDI data sets. You can enjoy not only listening but also viewing. MIDITrail supports Standard MIDI File (format 0/1), and multiple MIDI ports. Quick Start 1. Drop your MIDI file into the window. 2. Push space key to play/pause, and push ESC key to stop. You have not been added to any email lists. Copyright © 2016 Apple Inc.

I totally agree. The past year without midi preview has been frustrating. At this point the only thing we can do is to wait and hope that it is restored in OS Yosemite.

Confirm this method works!!

You're my savior!

Hello Topgunner222

Is it work to El capitan?

I got fail to MIDI Preview at El Capitan

I need solution

Thanks you. You did good job