r/ffxivperformances • u/Puzzleheaded_Set1420 • 10d ago
r/ffxivperformances • u/Glaciousg1acx • Feb 17 '24
Tutorials, Links, & Useful Information Welcome to FFXIV Performances! Begin your barding music adventure here! Tips, Guides, & Links. Barding 101
Barding 101
Are you a bard in the game looking to serenade your party with some sweet tunes? Or maybe you're just a music enthusiast wanting to explore the world of MIDI creation and editing. Well, you've come to the right place (Fingers Crossed)!
In this subreddit, we'll be sharing helpful guides and links to assist you on your musical journey. Whether you're a seasoned player or a newbie just picking up an instrument in-game for the first time, we've got you covered!
From tips on composing melodies and MIDIs to recommendations on the best MIDI software and Final Fantasy XIV plugins, we've got all the resources you need to unleash your inner maestro.
So grab your lute, tune your harp, polish your electric guitar, and get ready to create some magical melodies in the realm of Eorzea! Let's rock the world together and bring joy to all the adventurers in Final Fantasy XIV.
Below we have an up-to-date list of useful information to help you on your way to becoming Eorzea's best!
BMP (Bard Music Player)
An external program used to automatically play MIDI files within Final Fantasy XIV.
| Name | Link | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Website | https://bardmusicplayer.com/ | Main Website |
| Discord | https://discord.gg/bmp | Discord Server |
| Installation Guide | https://bardmusicplayer.com/manual | Step By Step Install Guide |
| Download Link | https://dl.bardmusicplayer.com/bmp/2.1/BardMusicPlayer2.exe | Download Link |
LightAmp
An external program used to automatically play MIDI files within Final Fantasy XIV.
| Name | Link | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Website | https://github.com/GiR-Zippo/LightAmp | Main Website |
| Discord | [https://discord.gg/ff14bard\](https://discord.gg/ff14bard) | Discord Server |
| Installation Guide | https://github.com/GiR-Zippo/LightAmp/wiki | Step By Step Install Guide |
| Download Link | https://github.com/GiR-Zippo/LightAmp/releases/download/1.0.6.0/LightAmp1.0.6.0.zip | Download Link |
Midibard
A plugin used within Dalamud to automatically play MIDI files within Final Fantasy XIV.
| Name | Link | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Website | https://midibard.org/ | Main Website |
| Discord | https://discord.gg/ff14bard | Discord Server |
| Installation Guide | https://github.com/reckhou/MidiBard2/blob/v2-api9-stable/README.md | Step By Step Install Guide |
| Dalamud Repository | https://raw.githubusercontent.com/reckhou/DalamudPlugins-Ori/api6/pluginmaster.json | Dalamud Repository Link |
r/ffxivperformances • u/HappyTunesShiva • 13d ago
Performance Final Fantasy III – Celes's Theme (Aria di Mezzo Carattere) 🎭
r/ffxivperformances • u/HappyTunesShiva • 20d ago
Performance Final Fantasy X - Otherworld 🤘
r/ffxivperformances • u/HappyTunesShiva • 27d ago
Performance Husky by the Geek – Chocobo the Final Boss 🐤🎂
r/ffxivperformances • u/HappyTunesShiva • Jun 18 '26
Performance Final Fantasy VII – Crazy Motorcycle 🏍️
r/ffxivperformances • u/NoParadox • Jun 16 '26
Performance Sphyrna - Disturbed - The Sound of Silence
Bard cover of Disturbed's The Sound of Silence I did over the weekend, was pretty happy with it but may make some tweaks to the reverse cymbals throughout
r/ffxivperformances • u/HappyTunesShiva • Jun 11 '26
Performance Final Fantasy XIV – Sinister 🦇 | Vamp Fatale 👠
r/ffxivperformances • u/NoParadox • Jun 09 '26
Performance Just a thing, Godsmack - Voodoo (Sphyrna)
Lots of work to get the drums more or less dialed in but I like how it turned out
r/ffxivperformances • u/HappyTunesShiva • Jun 04 '26
Performance Final Fantasy XI – Ronfaure 🌳 | San d'Oria: The Second Walk
r/ffxivperformances • u/HappyTunesShiva • May 28 '26
Performance Final Fantasy XIV - Not Afraid 💥Arcadion
r/ffxivperformances • u/DonaRyoka • May 27 '26
Performance Star Fox 64 Theme – FFXIV Bard Cover | The Ryoka Sisters
r/ffxivperformances • u/KaliCalamity • May 25 '26
Performance FFXIV Covers - Blind Guardian - Bards Song - In the Forest (performed by Helheim)
One of my latest edits, performed in my newly renovated FC Hall. For more information about my band, please visit: http://helheimff14.carrd.co
r/ffxivperformances • u/HappyTunesShiva • May 22 '26
Performance Final Fantasy XIV – Untested Voyager 💀 The Clyteum
r/ffxivperformances • u/HappyTunesShiva • Apr 30 '26
Performance Final Fantasy XIV × Evangelion – A Cruel Angel’s Thesis (残酷な天使のテーゼ)
r/ffxivperformances • u/HappyTunesShiva • Apr 23 '26
Performance Final Fantasy XIV - Torn From The Heavens ☄️⚔️
r/ffxivperformances • u/HappyTunesShiva • Apr 16 '26
Performance Final Fantasy XIV - Seven Flames 🔥 (Paglth’an)
r/ffxivperformances • u/HappyTunesShiva • Apr 09 '26
Performance Final Fantasy XIV - To Fire and Sword 🔥⚔️ Holminster Switch
r/ffxivperformances • u/HappyTunesShiva • Mar 26 '26
Performance Final Fantasy XIV - Wrath of the Harrier 🔥⚔️ The Dalriada
r/ffxivperformances • u/Dirk_Tungsten • Mar 24 '26
Crisis of Conformity - Fist Fight!
r/ffxivperformances • u/HappyTunesShiva • Mar 19 '26
Performance Happy Tunes - Tiny Giants of Tunes 🍀⚔️🎶
r/ffxivperformances • u/HappyTunesShiva • Mar 12 '26
Performance Happy Tunes Shiva - The Oath ⚔️ Squall Theme
r/ffxivperformances • u/HappyTunesShiva • Mar 05 '26
Performance Happy Tunes Shiva - Amatsu Kaze 🐅🌪️ (Byakko's Theme)
r/ffxivperformances • u/HappyTunesShiva • Feb 26 '26
Performance Happy Tunes Shiva - Nail of the Heavens 🎭🧙 The Masked Carnivale
r/ffxivperformances • u/HappyTunesShiva • Feb 19 '26