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SysEx Librarian

A macOS app for exchanging System Exclusive (SysEx) messages with MIDI devices and organizing SysEx files.

CaskAudio ProductionApple silicon · IntelDisabled
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From homebrew/cask
30-day installs11
1-year installs154Last 365 days
Latest version1.5.2Oct 21, 2023 · Oct 21, 2023
Download size6.8MBarm64 / x86_64 · dmg
Release cadenceIrregular0 releases in 30 days

SysEx Librarian is a Audio Production app for Mac.

About

SysEx Librarian lets a Mac communicate with MIDI devices using System Exclusive (SysEx) messages. It can be used to back up synthesizer patch data, send firmware updates, and handle other SysEx tasks. The app also provides a library for keeping frequently used SysEx files and can record new ones.

  • Organize SysEx files in a reusable library.
  • Record new SysEx data from MIDI devices.
  • Send SysEx messages to MIDI devices, including for patch backups or firmware updates.
  • View SysEx data in a dedicated data view; the official site notes that it supports copying data as hex bytes or text.

Install with brew install --cask sysex-librarian. The cask places SysEx Librarian.app in /Applications. The app requires macOS 10.14.6 or later. You will need a MIDI device and a suitable MIDI connection to exchange messages with hardware.

Official product page · Homebrew cask

New What’s new in 1.5.2 Oct 21, 2023 · OpenNavo editorial

  • FixFixed a launch hang involving files on an unmounted network volume.
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Install and uninstall

Homebrew installs the app in your Applications folder.

Install without Homebrew

Download the same file Homebrew uses: www.snoize.com/SysExLibrarian/SysExLibrarian_1_5_2.dmg

SHA-256 only checks that the download is complete; it is not a security certification. See the SHA-256 and download address

Uninstall command
$ brew uninstall --cask \sysex-librarian

A regular uninstall removes the app and keeps its settings and caches.

Deep clean (optional)
$ brew uninstall --zap --cask \sysex-librarian

--zap also deletes the settings, caches and other files listed in the Homebrew definition. They can include data shared with other apps and cannot be restored, and it does not guarantee that nothing is left.See which files are removed

Facts and sources

Version 1.5.2
Recorded by Homebrew on Oct 22, 2023Released by the vendor on Oct 21, 2023

Questions

Is SysEx Librarian safe?

SysEx Librarian is in Homebrew’s official catalog and has not been disabled. Since September 2026, Homebrew disables apps that fail macOS Gatekeeper checks. When installing, Homebrew checks the download from www.snoize.com against its SHA-256 checksum. It was installed 11 times through Homebrew in the last 30 days.

How do I completely uninstall SysEx Librarian on a Mac?

Run brew uninstall --cask sysex-librarian. It quits the app. To delete its settings and caches as well, run brew uninstall --zap --cask sysex-librarian. That also deletes 3 files and folders, including ~/Library/Preferences/com.snoize.SysExLibrarian.plist.

Does SysEx Librarian run on Apple silicon (M1 and later) Macs?

Homebrew installs it on both Apple silicon and Intel Macs, from the same download.

Where does SysEx Librarian store its settings and data?

Its settings are in ~/Library/Preferences/com.snoize.SysExLibrarian.plist. These locations come from Homebrew’s clean-up list.

What is the latest version of SysEx Librarian?

The latest version is 1.5.2, added to Homebrew on Oct 22, 2023. Run brew upgrade --cask sysex-librarian to update it.