Uses of Interface javax.sound.midi.Transmitter (Java Platform SE 8 )
Date: 2026-04-17

## Uses of Interface
javax.sound.midi.Transmitter

- Packages that use Transmitter
  Package | Description
  --- | ---
  javax.sound.midi | Provides interfaces and classes for I/O, sequencing, and synthesis of MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) data.

- - ### Uses of Transmitter in javax.sound.midi

    Subinterfaces of Transmitter in javax.sound.midi
    Modifier and Type | Interface and Description
    --- | ---
    `interface` | `MidiDeviceTransmitter` `MidiDeviceTransmitter` is a `Transmitter` which represents a MIDI input connector of a `MidiDevice` (see `MidiDevice.getTransmitter()`).

    Methods in javax.sound.midi that return Transmitter
    Modifier and Type | Method and Description
    --- | ---
    `Transmitter` | MidiDevice.`getTransmitter()` Obtains a MIDI OUT connection from which the MIDI device will transmit MIDI data The returned transmitter must be closed when the application has finished using it.
    `static Transmitter` | MidiSystem.`getTransmitter()` Obtains a MIDI transmitter from an external MIDI port or other default source.

    Methods in javax.sound.midi that return types with arguments of type Transmitter
    Modifier and Type | Method and Description
    --- | ---
    `List<Transmitter>` | MidiDevice.`getTransmitters()` Returns all currently active, non-closed transmitters connected with this MidiDevice.

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