Windows 11 Preview Adds MIDI 2.0 Support and Game Installation Flexibility

The latest Windows 11 Canary build introduces a public preview of Windows MIDI Services and new selective game installation options.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27788 includes a public preview of Windows MIDI Services, overhauling MIDI functionality with support for MIDI 2.0 and enhancements to MIDI 1.0.
MIDI 2.0 brings faster data transmission, improved timing, and modern bi-directional communication for musicians and music producers.
The new MIDI stack supports 64-bit systems, ARM64 architecture, and allows multi-client use, enabling multiple applications to access a single MIDI device simultaneously.
The Microsoft Store now offers selective game installation, allowing users to choose specific components, such as high-resolution textures or campaigns, to save storage space.
A new OneDrive feature enables users to seamlessly resume files across Windows PCs and mobile devices with a single click.