A viable alternative to MIDI?

Question

I'm working on a musical application that relies entirely on MIDI. I want this app to be around for quite awhile, into the next many OS editions, etc. (given normal upkeep and updates, etc.)

But since Microsoft, Java/Google/Android and others are showing signs of dropping MIDI support entirely from their APIs (at least the way I see it) maybe there is a movement to kill MIDI off...?

Anyway, I'm looking for a viable alternative to MIDI with its easy real-time interactivity. I hope to stay with MIDI but if the writing is on the wall I'd rather know now than wait. If MIDI weren't available, what would you do?

Answer 1

But since Microsoft, Java/Google/Android and others are showing signs of dropping MIDI support entirely from their APIs (at least the way I see it) maybe there is a movement to kill MIDI off...?

Where did you get this idea? MIDI isn't going anywhere, as it's so simple and universal. If you build an app using MIDI, it's definitely not in danger of becoming obsolete for that reason.