Posted by Les on May 08, 2006 at 02:55:51:
In Reply to: newbie posted by stevie on May 07, 2006 at 20:23:35:
: What do I have to do to get the midi files sounding like proper music as opposed to some rubbish on a keyboard.
: What do I have to do to get the midi files sounding like proper music as opposed to some rubbish on a keyboard.
Since most MIDI files are written for General MIDI, you need a good GM sound module or at least a decent soft synth.
Edirol (Roland) used to produce the SoundCanvas line of modules, try to get one used on ebay.
They still make the VSC-MP1 software synth, it's not as good as a real synth but it costs only $40 or so.
If you want the "works" get a Roland JV-1080 or JV-2080, or any of the latest XV- modules.
I use a Roland SC-880 and a JV-2080 for General MIDI.