by Studio VYS·Motion Graphics
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Pianimator earns its place for turning MIDI files into piano key and pedal motion inside Blender, with FluidSynth setup handled by a one-click installer.
Pianimator - Midi To Motion is a Blender add-on for versions 4.2 and later, including 5.0, that converts MIDI data into skeletal motion and removes the manual work of keyframing piano performances. Import a MIDI file and the add-on detects piano tracks automatically, with a manual override for complex multi-track files.
Beyond motion, Pianimator renders audio inside Blender, generating .wav from your MIDI and placing it in the Video Sequence Editor, automatically synced for playback. It works with any piano rig that follows standard naming conventions, from Note.A0 through Note.C8 plus Pedal.sustain and Pedal.sostenuto. A one-click dependency installer downloads and configures FluidSynth and the required components directly within Blender.
For control over the result, you can override BPM or sync to the MIDI's native tempo, set a start frame offset to align the performance to your timeline, and adjust key press depth with rotation intensity from the sidebar. The product is the add-on only; the piano model and rig shown in demonstrations are sold separately.
Pianimator - Midi To Motion is best for artists making music videos, architectural walkthroughs, or cinematic shorts who need piano performances animated from MIDI in Blender.
Pianimator - Midi To Motion is completely free to download and use.
Pianimator - Midi To Motion supports Blender 4.2 and later, including the 5.0 series, so it runs on both current and newer versions listed by the developer. It is delivered as a Blender add-on in .zip form and published as a Blender extension. On a supported build you can import MIDI files, let the add-on detect piano tracks, and bake motion for your rig. For the most up-to-date version support, check the developer's page.
Pianimator - Midi To Motion includes a one-click dependency installer, so you don't have to configure FluidSynth or its components by hand. The installer downloads and sets up FluidSynth and the necessary components directly within Blender, avoiding Python libraries or terminal commands. FluidSynth is the internal audio engine, which is how the add-on generates .wav audio from your MIDI inside Blender. Once the dependencies are in place, you can import a MIDI file and begin animating your piano rig.
Pianimator - Midi To Motion is the add-on only; the piano model and rig shown in demonstrations are sold separately. It is designed to work with any piano rig that uses standard naming conventions, such as Note.A0 through Note.C8 along with Pedal.sustain and Pedal.sostenuto. As long as your rig follows this nomenclature, the add-on can drive its keys and pedals from imported MIDI data. You supply or build the rig, and Pianimator handles the motion.
Pianimator - Midi To Motion is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing and pricing can change over time, so check the developer's page for the current terms before downloading. The add-on is distributed under the GPL license and delivered as a Blender add-on in .zip format. After you have it, you can install it as a Blender extension and use the one-click dependency installer to configure the required components.
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