rhythm_pattern_explorer

Working MIDI Solutions for Rhythm Pattern Explorer

✅ Confirmed Working Solutions

1. Brave Browser - WebMIDI

Status: ✅ Working perfectly

Setup:

• Open app in Brave Browser
• Click MIDI toggle
• Grant MIDI permission when prompted
• Audio context auto-initializes

Output: Direct to IAC Driver, virtual MIDI devices, hardware MIDI

Logs when working:

✅ WebMIDI initialized successfully
✅ MIDI output ready via webmidi
🎹 Selected MIDI output: IAC Driver Bus 1

2. Safari (Mac) - WebSocket Bridge

Status: ✅ Working with Python bridge

Setup:

1. Start Python bridge:

   python3 minimal-midi-bridge.py
   

2. Open app in Safari (HTTP version for localhost access):

   python3 serve-app.py --port 3000
   open http://localhost:3000/app/
   

3. Enable MIDI - connects to WebSocket bridge

Output: Bridge converts WebSocket → MIDI → IAC Driver

Logs when working:

🖥️ Safari on Mac detected - trying WebSocket bridge
✅ OSC over WebSocket initialized successfully  
✅ MIDI output ready via osc

🔧 Current Configuration

The app now prioritizes the working solutions:

1. WebMIDI first (Brave, Chrome, Edge)
2. WebSocket bridge for Safari on Mac (non-HTTPS)
3. Fallback modes for unsupported cases

🧹 Cleaned Up Experiments

Moved to tests-rests/ipad-midi-experiments/:

• TouchOSC iPad bridge attempts
• HTTPS workaround experiments
• iPad-specific MIDI solutions
• Network bridge attempts

🎯 Recommended Usage

For Desktop Development:

• Brave/Chrome: Direct WebMIDI (easiest)
• Safari: WebSocket bridge + Python script

For Mobile (iPad/iPhone):

• Use dedicated iOS MIDI apps (GarageBand, AUM, etc.)
• Or use IDAM for Mac→iPad MIDI routing
• Web-based MIDI remains limited due to iOS Safari restrictions

📊 Working Status Summary

Browser	Platform	Method	Status	Setup Required
Brave	Mac	WebMIDI	✅ Working	None
Chrome	Mac	WebMIDI	✅ Working	None
Safari	Mac	WebSocket	✅ Working	Python bridge
Safari	iPad	None	❌ Limited	Use native apps

🚀 Quick Start

For immediate MIDI output:

1. Open in Brave Browser
2. Click MIDI toggle
3. Grant permission
4. Play patterns → Hear MIDI in your DAW!

The core functionality is solid and working reliably on desktop platforms.

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