Re: MIDI format files

[irsman@drift.winternet.com (Ian Schmidt)]

In article <032757CGJPGGILFAPBLW@wbb.com>,  <mcfudge@wbb.com> wrote:
>
>I have little experience with sound file formats, so I'm requesting the
>help of the sound experts here {you know who you are ;) }.
>I downloaded a zipped song that contains a .MID file (type 0).  How can
>I make this file useable on my GS?  I can't find a conversion utility in
>any of my sound programs.  Thanks.

You have 2 options, basically:

1) Get MasterTracks Pro, a MIDI interface, and a decent GM-compatible synth
   or module (like a Roland Sound Canvas).  This'll definitely give you the
   best possible playback.

or

2) Get MIDI Surgeon (on a GS+ back issue, I think).  Convert to synthLAB,
   and pray that the sequence doesn't use in-channel program changes or more
   than 7 voices at once (files that don't are increasingly rare).

I'd imagine you'd rather go for 2) :)

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