SysEx Librarian Shootout: MIDI-OX vs Snoize vs MIDI Quest vs knob.monster

[knob_monster]

After years of bouncing between MIDI-OX (Windows), Snoize SysEx Librarian (Mac), and various other tools, I built something that doesn't feel like it's stuck in 1995.

Quick Comparison:

MIDI-OX (Free, Windows):
+ Free
+ Deep MIDI diagnostics
- Windows only
- UI from 1998
- No cloud backup

Snoize SysEx Librarian (Free, Mac):
+ Mac native
+ Clean interface
- macOS only
- No cloud sync
- Manual file management

MIDI Quest ($$$):
+ Supports tons of synths
+ Deep editing
- Expensive
- Desktop only
- Steep learning curve

knob.monster (Browser-based):
+ Web MIDI = any OS, any browser
+ Cloud backup restored in 1 click
+ Zero install
- Subscription model (but has lifetime option)
- Internet required

Who is each for?

• Use Snoize/MIDI-OX if you're a local-backup purist
• Use MIDI Quest if you need deep patch editing
• Use knob.monster if you gig/tour or want zero-friction backups

The killer feature? Plug any laptop into your DX7/Juno-106/M1 → open browser → click "Recall Patch" → done. No drivers, no OS wars, no "where did I save that file?"

Synths currently supported: DX7, Juno-106, Korg M1, Jupiter-6, CZ-101/CZ-1000, Matrix-1000, Prophet-5 (beta)

What are you using for SysEx backup? Has cloud backup changed your workflow?