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# timidity

> Play and convert MIDI files.
> More information: <http://timidity.sourceforge.net>.

- Play a MIDI file:

`timidity {{path/to/file.mid}}`

- Play a MIDI file in a loop:

`timidity --loop {{path/to/file.mid}}`

- Play a MIDI file in a specific key (0 = C major/A minor, -1 = F major/D minor, +1 = G major/E minor, etc.):

`timidity --force-keysig={{-flats|+sharps}} {{path/to/file.mid}}`

- Convert a MIDI file to PCM (WAV) audio:

`timidity --output-mode={{w}} --output-file={{path/to/file.wav}} {{path/to/file.mid}}`

- Convert a MIDI file to FLAC audio:

`timidity --output-mode={{F}} --output-file={{path/to/file.flac}} {{path/to/file.mid}}`
