Post: MIDI to $30 Website — Quick Guide

Looking to turn MIDI files into a simple $30 website? Here’s a compact, actionable plan.

• HTML/CSS, JS (ES6)
• Libraries: Tone.js, MidiPlayerJS, OpenSheetMusicDisplay
• Hosting: GitHub Pages / Netlify
• Payments: Gumroad / Stripe Checkout
• Optional server: DigitalOcean $5 droplet; FluidSynth + soundfont + FFmpeg
• Domain: Namecheap / Google Domains (~$10–15/yr)

Turbo Mode: If using the Snap! converter, shift-click the green flag to enable "Turbo Mode" for faster processing. I made a NEW MIDI to Thirty Dollar Website converter

Several community-developed tools can translate standard MIDI data into the specific sound and action list format required by the website. Thirty Dollar Website

Step 2: The $30 Tech Stack (No Hidden Fees)

When people hear "thirty dollar website," they assume it will look like 1998 GeoCities. Wrong. Here is the exact stack for under $30 for the first year:

• Domain name: ~$10–15/year (optional).
• Hosting: free (GitHub Pages) or small $5/mo VPS if server-side rendering needed.
• Payment processor fees: Stripe/Gumroad take their transaction fees; no upfront.
• One-time total ≈ $10–$30 for domain + optional plugin / premium soundfont purchase.

• Obtain composition licenses if files represent copyrighted works.
• Use clear licensing terms for buyers (personal use vs commercial).
• Use expiring signed download URLs to prevent link sharing.
• Consider automated delivery via Gumroad or Stripe + storage presigned links.

Example page structure

• index.html (list of tracks)
• track-slug.html (player + buy button)
• assets/ (MIDI files, JS, CSS)