MIDI FAQ: Table of contents
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MIDI is an acronym standing for 'Musical Instrument Digital Interface'. Unlike WAV files which tell the sound card what to output to the speakers, MIDI tells the sound card how to make the sound to send to the speakers. MIDI relies on a sound card with a special chip that creates an organ sound from a frequency. Because of this process MIDI files are very small.
To listen to MIDI files you have to have a MIDI compatible sound card. It is most likely that your computer already has a sound card which is MIDI compatible. Windows come with Media Player and Macintosh use SoundApp.
If you have Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator follow these steps:
To make MIDI files you need a MIDI Sequencer. A MIDI Sequencer 'builds' the MIDI file. One of the best and most popular sequencers in the market is CakeWalk Professional - I would suggest downloading the trial version from their website. Personally, NoteWorthy Composer is more easier to use.
There is NO way to convert a WAV file to a MIDI file. It is technically impossible.
If you are using a sound card without 'wavetable', you may find that the MIDI playback is often odd and dull. It maybe a good news to you (if you still know nothing about it), that we can use software to improve the quality of MIDI playback.
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