timidity — Play and convert MIDI files. More information: <https://manned.org/timidity>.

Play a MIDI file

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

Play a MIDI file in a loop

timidity {{[--l|--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}}