MIDI Tape Recorder is an innovative Audio Unit v3 plugin that transforms the way MIDI performances are captured and played back by focusing on precision and fidelity. Unlike typical MIDI recording tools, it records MIDI messages with the same accuracy as audio recordings, preserving the exact timing and nuances of your performance. This approach avoids timing shifts and message reordering common in many digital audio workstations, ensuring your musical expression remains intact throughout playback.

Designed with simplicity and creativity in mind, MIDI Tape Recorder offers a straightforward interface reminiscent of a classic four-track audio recorder. It intentionally excludes MIDI note editing, quantization, and individual control changes, enabling you to capture ultra-dense and highly expressive MIDI streams naturally. This makes it especially effective for performances using MPE controllers and plugins, providing an uninterrupted creative flow without technical distractions.

The plugin supports four independent tracks with sample-accurate MIDI recording, overdubbing, punch in/out, and seamless integration with AUv3 hosts. Features include real-time monitoring, multi-level undo/redo, MIDI file import/export, and synchronization with host transport and tempo. Its fully resizable user interface, optional routing, and support for presets enhance usability, while the open-source nature under a Creative Commons license encourages community collaboration and transparency.