loopMIDI is a popular virtual MIDI cable driver developed by Tobias Erichsen, frequently used to route MIDI data between applications on Windows, such as connecting a virtual instrument to a DAW, or routing MIDI between software like Stream Deck and DJ applications.
Windows 11 has changed many things—from the Start Menu to the right-click context menu—but the need for virtual MIDI cables remains constant. LoopMIDI continues to be the gold standard: free, stable, and incredibly simple. loopmidi windows 11
Microsoft is currently rolling out a massive update called Windows MIDI Services , which brings native MIDI 1.0 and 2.0 loopback directly into the OS. loopMIDI (Third-Party) Windows MIDI Services (Native) Setup Easy UI, separate app Managed via "MIDI Settings" app Stability Highly stable (with workarounds) Built into the OS kernel Compatibility MIDI 1.0 and MIDI 2.0 Persistence Ports close when app closes Ports persist across reboots loopMIDI is a popular virtual MIDI cable driver