If you still need to convert, then you should look into Timidity++. It does everything in software, so even bad MIDI settings can't defeat it! It usually sounds pretty good.
I can second that. Timidity ( http://timidity.sourceforge.net/ ) uses Gravis Ultrasound compatible patch files and you can use sound fonts as well. Makes great wavs/mp3s.
I often use Lilypond for notation, use it to create a MIDI file, then use Midge to tweak the MIDI, and then save as wav with Timidity.
If you still need to convert, then you should look into Timidity++. It does everything in software, so even bad MIDI settings can't defeat it! It usually sounds pretty good.
I can second that. Timidity ( http://timidity.sourceforge.net/ ) uses Gravis Ultrasound compatible patch files and you can use sound fonts as well. Makes great wavs/mp3s.
I often use Lilypond for notation, use it to create a MIDI file, then use Midge to tweak the MIDI, and then save as wav with Timidity.
Well if the program won't install what good is it?
OK, I admit, I run it on Linux, at it came preinstalled (though I updated it). But at one time I ran it on Win2k and installed it with windows installer file - no compiling.
ahhhh this one is interesting but i think i can help you....
i searched long and hard for this answer. thre are programs that specifically convert midi to wav. but they cost money and are useless for anything else. they are also bad and poorley designed. the best way to handle this conversion is get Itunes free off the internet open your midi file with itunes and use the converter in Itunes to convert the midi file to MP3. then if you don't want to keep it as MP3. you can open it with any program that uses tracks to record or any wave studio program. and save it as a WAV. file
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Max I'll give it a try? Are you sure iTunes can open midi's? I didn't see anything on their website?
Thanks
im pretty sure...if i recall when i was recording midi onto my computer that is the way i would transfer it. i will check for you though. wait for a new post in 5 minutes
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OK, I admit, I run it on Linux, at it came preinstalled (though I updated it). But at one time I ran it on Win2k and installed it with windows installer file - no compiling.
Yeah, I'm on Linux as well -- I just fired up my package manager and told it to install the program. I have run it on Windows in the past, and downloaded binaries for it. I don't see any at the project page now though, so it may take a little looking to find them.
yes i am 100% sure that in my version of itunes (4.7.0.42) (or just 4.7 as you may see on the site) (if it is possible to download an older version) you can convert midi to mp3. first open the midi file with itunes then right click on the midi file you opened ther should be an option convert to MP3. and it should do it with in a matter of seconds....
good luck,
please report back to me if this worked
P.S. if you cant download my version of itunes im sure it will still work in the newer versions. maybe not the exact same way. first try my way. if it fails or doesnt make sense play around with the program.
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FINALLY!!!!
Virtual Sound Canvas is the program to use...It comes with Edirol products (forgot which one?) but it works great! A friend of mine in Canada is an IT Tech and I emailed him and he sent it to me! I converted a backing track to wav and it worked great! It didn't even mess with any of my settings!..
Now I can finally record with a backing track!
You can use Winamp - it's free, it's easy, and it should work on most platforms. I just tried it on Win2k (you didn't say what platform you are using). Anyway, here's how I converted a MIDI to a wav:
A) First, set the MIDI plug-in
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1. Ctrl+P (for preferences)
2. On left side of dialog box, choose Plug-ins > Input (click "Input")
3. On right side of dialog box, double click Nullsoft MIDI player (or highlight the line and click on "Configure" button)
4. Select Device tab (Should be default)
5. Under the "Device:" drop-down list, select "Direct Music / Microsoft Synthesizer (with output)"
B) Set the Disk Writer plug-in
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1. If not still in preferences dialog, click Ctrl+P
2. On left side of dialog box, choose Plug-ins > Output (click "Output")
3. On right side of dialog box, double click Nullsoft Disk Writer plug-in (or highlight the line and click on "Configure" button) - Make note of current output plug-in; you'll reset it later
4. Set the Output directory: to a folder/directory of your choice
5. Close out of preferences
You may have to close & restart Winamp - I have the latest Winamp and it wasn't necessary.
B) Load your MIDI file(s) and play/convert
Hit play button and conversion will begin. You won't hear the music but should see Winamp running. You'll want to change back to your regular output plug-in when you're done (DirectSound or waveOut).
Thanks dsparling that works too in WinXp...but it's kind of a pain to get winamp to play normal again.
It does work though!
Thanks dsparling that works too in WinXp...but it's kind of a pain to get winamp to play normal again.
It does work though!
Yeah, that threw me for a second too. You just have to reset the output plugin before you try and play anything else (including the wav you just created) and all should be good.
I forgot about Winamp plugins initially...I used to use a "slow down" plug-in for Winamp at one time, and once I remembered that, I figured there was one for midi conversion...
Here's a whole list of Software Synthesizers (used to convert midi's to audio)...I wish I found this earlier!
http://www.harmony-central.com/Software/Windows/software_synthesizers.html
