Recommended browsers
The following browsers have been tested to ensure general compatibility with our website, including embedded MP3 playback within the page:
- Microsoft Edge 14 or later
- Google Chrome 49 or later
- Mozilla Firefox 50 or later
- Safari 10 or later
- iOS Safari: iOS 9 or later
- Android Browser: Android 7 or later
- Opera 42 or later
You may be able to access the site using other browsers, but the appearance and functionality may not be as intended.
Microsoft Internet Explorer is not supported, as we have confirmed that it does not display the site correctly.
（For web frontend professionals）
The limitations on supported browsers are due to specific web technologies. You can check browser compatibility on the external site “Can I use…” for the following features:
Audio file playback
All supported browsers listed above can play MP3 audio files embedded on our website.
Some tracks are also available in Ogg Vorbis and M4A formats, but these cannot be played directly in the browser. These formats are intended for specific use cases such as game development, and their content and quality are nearly identical to the MP3 versions.
MIDI sequence file playback
Our website previously supported embedded MIDI playback using XG-compatible sound sources. However, due to technological changes, we are no longer able to provide this feature. If you do not have a MIDI playback environment, please use one of the following alternative methods.
Windows PC/Mac
Use a MIDI player that supports sound fonts, such as Timidity++.
Download the MIDI file from this site, and play it in your player software.
iOS
While not fully supported, you can use the MidiOnStage app to play MIDI files.
After downloading a MIDI file, select the app from the menu that appears and open the file with it..
Android
MIDI playback on Android requires a combination of a MIDI player app and a sound font. As I do not have an Android device for testing, please let us know if you find a reliable playback setup.
Why we can no longer support playback of MIDI files on the browsers
Modern operating systems no longer include built-in support for MIDI file playback by default, requiring advanced technical knowledge to set up.
As of 2023, embedded MIDI (SMF Level 0) playback within a browser has become extremely difficult, and setting up an XG-compatible playback environment is even more challenging.
- As of Windows 8 and later, the MIDI Mapper has been removed from system settings, meaning users can no longer select the default MIDI output device at the OS level.
- On macOS, QuickTime X (available from Mavericks onward) no longer supports MIDI file playback.
More than 90% of our users now use devices that do not support MIDI playback. As a result, we will continue to distribute our content in formats other than MIDI moving forward.
