Tower Unite MIDI .NET (TUMDN), originally developed by Bailey Eaton (Yoshify), is a program that acts as a gateway for MIDI devices to passthrough to Tower Unite's instruments. It allows players to play in-game instruments using real-life MIDI devices, or to play MIDI files. My updates have introduced new features, optimizations, and multiple improvements since Yoshify's release in 2019, and will continue to be in active development for the forseeable future.
Some parts of TUMDN have been completely rewritten, entirely new features have been written from scratch, and numerous bugs/crashes have been fixed. All in an effort to provide a fuller experience based on the foundation of Yoshify's original work. Currently, this is the best program for playing MIDI-enabled devices or files on Tower Unite.
Tower Unite MIDI .NET v1.2.3 - More Control
Continuing the momentum from the Drum Update in versions 1.2-1.2.2, TUMDN 1.2.3 brings an array of new features and enhancements designed around user control and convenience. While Drum Mode stands as the highlight, showcasing the versatality and potential of Tower Unite's instruments, this latest update adds significant improvements to the overall experience.
In version 1.2.3, players gain more options for control over their experience with the introduction of Pause & Play for MIDI file playback. The Dynamic Speed Slider is another addition offering real-time speed adjustments during playback. Enhancements include an updated FPS Adjust Tool with a more precise calculation and improved MIDI device handling for smoother connectivity and error recovery. Alongside these, the update also addresses several issues and adds new drum mappings.
Drum Update remains a centerpiece, but TUMDN v1.2.3 should make everything smoother and more convenient overall.
Have fun! 🎹
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- Obtain the latest release from the "Releases" page.
- Extract the contents of TUMDN.7z to its own folder, wherever you like.
- Run TowerUniteMidiDotNet.exe
The included .dll files must be present in the same folder as the .exe, or else TUMDN will refuse to start.
You'll notice 2 tabs in the program, MIDI Device Setup and MIDI Playback.
MIDI Device Setup is your go-to tab for setting up and using your MIDI devices, where as MIDI Playback is the tab you'll need for playing back MIDI files.
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MIDI Device Setup
1.1. To setup your MIDI device, press the 'Scan for devices' button, then select your device from the 'Input Devices' dropdown list. If it isn't showing up, please report this to me.
1.2. Once you have selected your MIDI device, press 'Start Listening' (or F1) and TUMDN will start receiving inputs from your device.
1.3. To stop receiving input from your MIDI device, press 'Stop Listening' (or F2).
By default, notes are transposed so that middle C (C4) on your device aligns with Tower Unite. If you're unhappy with this transposition, and your device doesn't natively support transposing, you can use the 'Octave Transposition' slider to customise it to your liking.
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MIDI Playback
2.1. Click 'Browse' then navigate to the file you wish to play.
2.2. Open your Tower Unite window and press the F1 key to begin playing the MIDI file.
2.3. To stop MIDI playback early, press the F2 key.
TUMDN will remember the last directory you selected, so it would be beneficial to have a folder of all the MIDIs you wish to use. If you wish to transpose or modify the playback speed of your file, use the respective sliders for each. You cannot do this while a file is playing.
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Drum Mode
TUMDN starts in 'Piano Mode' by default, if you wish to play in 'Drum Mode' then click the checkbox to the bottom right of the program.
Drum Mode checks for events on MIDI channel 10, which is the standard channel for percussion in General MIDI specification. While in Piano Mode, notes on the percussion channel will be ignored. Conversely, while in Drum Mode, any channel that ISN'T the percussion channel will be ignored.
If you are using a MIDI device while in Drum Mode, make sure you configure your device to output to this channel or TUMDN will ignore your inputs.
If you are using MIDI playback and nothing is happening, it's likely your MIDI file does not have percussion located in MIDI channel 10. You'll have to manually fix this, or use a different MIDI file.
If you are still having trouble, please contact me.
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Options
4.1. FPS Input Tool
FPS Adjust Tool is a work-in-progress feature meant for use if Tower Unite is running below 60 FPS and is therefore having its notes frequently missed.
TUMDN works best when Tower Unite is above 60 FPS. This is because it, like all games, reads user inputs in real-time. The more below 60 FPS it runs, progressively the game will start to not read inputs, as TUMDN presses and releases keys too fast.
Introducing the FPS Adjust Tool, simply input your FPS and TUMDN will calculate (approximately) the right amount of time how long keys should be held. This feature is still VERY unfinished and not perfect, as songs begin to sound more distorted the lower you set your FPS.
4.2. Auto Transpose
If enabled, notes that are played outside Tower Unite's range will automatically be transposed to the nearest octave within playable range. Disabled by default.
4.3. Detailed Logging
Enables the logging of events such as MIDI key presses, gives you generally more information of what is going on under the hood. Mainly used for debugging.
- Currently only supports a QWERTY keyboard layout.
- Sometimes users will have to spam the F2 hotkey for the program to stop MIDI playback. I can't reliably reproduce this issue but I have experienced it, still working on exactly how to fix it.
Please either raise an issue here on Github, message me on Twitter (@xelapilled) or Discord (xelapilled), or email me.
- Visual indicator of MIDI playback length
- Sustain pedal functionality
- Drag and Drop MIDI files
- Pause and play
- Adjustable speed during MIDI playback
- Forward/backward functionality
- Queue multiple MIDI files to play them in succession
- A way to select specific instruments/channels from a MIDI file to play independently
If you're willing and able, and would like to support TUMDN's development, consider supporting me.
Originally developed by Bailey Eaton, A.K.A Yoshify
Updated and maintained by Nadya, A.K.A Xela
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