Yes. While loopMIDI was originally developed during earlier versions of Windows, it is fully compatible with Windows 11 (both 64-bit and ARM-based systems via emulation).
This is rare on modern Windows 11 because Tobias’s driver is signed. If it happens:
For a free tool, loopMIDI is incredibly robust. It’s a staple for Windows-based producers who need a flexible, modular studio setup. Whether you're routing complex generative scripts or just trying to use your PC keyboard as a controller, loopMIDI makes it happen seamlessly on Windows 11. Do you have a specific controller
Think of a physical MIDI cable connecting a hardware keyboard to your audio interface. That cable carries MIDI messages from one device to another. A virtual MIDI port does exactly the same thing, but entirely within your computer. It creates a “phantom cable” that lets two software applications send and receive MIDI data as if they were connected by a physical cable.
Practical example: routing a MIDI generator to a softsynth
net stop midisrv net start midisrv
Download Tobias Erichsen’s MIDI Monitor tool alongside loopMIDI. It lets you see exactly what data is passing through each virtual port – essential for debugging.
This guide was updated in 2026. loopMIDI is a product of Tobias Erichsen. Windows 11 is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Download it immediately and put a shortcut in your Startup folder so it's always ready when you open your DAW.