Standalone Version?

[wizard837]

In one of the posts the developer mentioned the ability to launch it as a standalone program.
How is this done please?

[Berrin]

You just start the program (via Steam or your Desktop link), Then, within the program you can turn on the internal synth and it will make sound itself, or alternatively you can launch another program (e.g. a DAW or software synth) and in that program you will see a 'midinous' MIDI port. On that port you will receive all MIDI data that Midinous sends.

[wizard837]

Cheers Berrin but I meant how do I run it without Steam being open?
I ran the desktop link but it opens Steam in the background.
I don't need Steam open to run a standalone midi sequencer.

[Berrin]

Ah, sorry that I misunderstood you. Yeah, I ran into the same thing, especially when I have a game running on another laptop, Steam can only be logged in on a single computer it seems. It would be great to be able to run Midinous without requiring Steam...

[Jae Nornec]

Set Steam into offline mode and launch Midinous that way. If you aren't connected to the internet through Steam, other computers won't know that you're currently using your account. I don't have plans to release Midinous in other shops currently.

[wizard837]

Mr Nornec.

I don't want Steam running while I'm making music.
Every other developer manages to make standalone programs so what's the problem?
Steam is a real unusual way to sell music software but that's your choice.
Why not offer a stand alone to people who have paid for Midinous to download from your website.
What's wrong with a vst?

As an aside you are relying on Steam accounts for your sales.
Not all musicians have Steam accounts so asking someone to download Steam and have it running in the background just for one program is a bit of an ask.
Sorry to sound negative on a program I want to like.

Off to Reverb now to see what new games they have.

[Jae Nornec]

Hi there, not a Mr. (they/them)
People often run distribution platforms to run their music software (iLok, Steinberg, and iZotope come to mind) and frankly those platforms perform way worse, are a much bigger nuisance, and require several additional steps than creating a free account with Steam. I also assure you since several thousand users have Midinous through Steam that most people don't find it that much of a deal. Steam is very lightweight software that, when not downloading anything, is effectively transparent. I decided to sell on Steam for several reasons, not the least of which is having a forum to talk to users. I also have rolling automatic updates, beta and experimental branches, workshop (if I set it up) and lots more behind the scenes. Choosing Steam was a strategic decision which I do not regret. I don't want Midinous to be a VST as that is not standalone and also I would have to deal with Steinberg (no thanks). If Reverb had a lightweight client for folks who have an account to easily download software to use, I would totally use it. Truthfully I don't see the issue with using Steam over other distribution platforms.