I'm looking to play MIDI files I have downloaded from the internet and play them back at high quality. What kind of software/hardware do I need? [more inside]
posted on Sep 2, 2008 - 13 answers

DoesorwhydoesntthisexistFilter: A very simple guitar synth. [more inside]
posted on Aug 10, 2008 - 19 answers

I have been using JamStudio for a while now to quickly throw together backing tracks to practice guitar with. This website is great and highly recommended, but I now want something similar but which is more powerful/flexible, has better audio quality and variety, and which will integrate with my recording software (currently Cubase). Midi based would be perfect. I plan to use this mostly for practicing, but also for some recording. [more inside]
posted on Jul 27, 2008 - 5 answers

convert vocals only from mp3 to midi for Ultrastar import? [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm looking to buy a MIDI interface, and I'd like your opinion. [more inside]
posted on May 20, 2008 - 8 answers

Can I change the colors of MIDI events in Sonar 7's piano roll editor individually to match the notes they represent? [more inside]
posted on May 4, 2008 - 1 answers

How do I play MIDI notes from a Cocoa application, simply? [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2008 - 4 answers

Does anyone know of software that will "listen" to my drum playing via midi and show me where I screwed up? [more inside]
posted on Apr 3, 2008 - 9 answers

I want to remove the vibrato from MIDI playback in Sibelius. [more inside]
posted on Mar 21, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm looking for a free application for OS X that will let me create and export midi files. [more inside]
posted on Mar 19, 2008 - 6 answers

I record voice tracks with Ableton Live. No problem. But now, I want my singing to create MIDI tracks of the notes, on-the-fly (more of less). Is this currently being done? What must I do? RPM 2008 awaits.
posted on Jan 31, 2008 - 11 answers

I want a cheap 49 or 61 key USB MIDI keyboard for under $300. M-Audio Oxygen or E-mu Xboard? [more inside]
posted on Jan 4, 2008 - 5 answers

Help me find a good Midi Driver download for Windows XP. [more inside]
posted on Dec 23, 2007 - 4 answers

I need new MIDI sequencing/editing software. Something as close to Logic as possible, given that I'm using a Windows PC at home. [more inside]
posted on Dec 14, 2007 - 12 answers

I have a cheap electronic keyboard. What are the odds of me being able to rip out all the parts except for the keyboard and use it as a standalone synth module? [more inside]
posted on Dec 6, 2007 - 15 answers

I'm looking for (preferably software-based) audio and midi loopers, designed for real time use. [more inside]
posted on Nov 28, 2007 - 13 answers

Where can I find enough info on Windows' MIDI API to start using it? [more inside]
posted on Oct 13, 2007 - 8 answers

I have a friend who is looking to control a Line6 2.0 Pod using a Behringer FCB1010 floor MIDI controller. Specifically, he wants a wah sound. [more inside]
posted on Sep 25, 2007 - 2 answers

I want to buy a midi control surface (for use with Reason on my laptop, mostly live). But I want to try a bunch of them out in person. Where can I do this in southeastern michigan?
posted on Sep 19, 2007 - 3 answers

i happened upon an old Korg Poly 800 synth (vintage 80s!). i understand it is one of the earlier MIDI synths--but i don't really grog MIDI. what additional cables/equipment will i need to use it to control the many possible sounds i see in garageband on my macbook?
posted on Sep 14, 2007 - 13 answers

Trouble with sound module - I just want to play piano! [more inside]
posted on Jun 29, 2007 - 5 answers

What is the easiest way to have one program running in Mac OS X while another displays keystrokes in real time? I'll explain the details inside... [more inside]
posted on Jun 14, 2007 - 3 answers

MIDI-playback on a Yamaha Digital Piano: How do I get downloaded midi files to sound good? [more inside]
posted on May 24, 2007 - 3 answers

What is this song stuck in my friend's head?
posted on May 4, 2007 - 7 answers

I create loop-based MIDI music. I want to jam with a live drummer who can't play to a click track so I'll have to manually sync to him. Come!! Let us discuss tactics and tools. [more inside]
posted on Mar 1, 2007 - 9 answers

I'm looking for an interesting and inexpensive MIDI instrument. [more inside]
posted on Feb 16, 2007 - 15 answers

Please tell me everything you know about MIDI over Ethernet or MIDI over IP. [more inside]
posted on Feb 11, 2007 - 14 answers

I'm looking for a good suggestion on a MIDI to DIN converter [more inside]
posted on Feb 2, 2007 - 4 answers

I'm looking to connect an Alesis QS8 keyboard to my iMac, with the intention of making some music. I'd like to do a bit more than use it as a simple MIDI keyboard, though. [more inside]
posted on Jan 24, 2007 - 15 answers

Alternatives to junXion? I would like to use my cheapo Saitek P990 gamepad as a MIDI controller on OS X. junXion is not working reliably and is too expensive for my purposes.
posted on Dec 31, 2006 - 3 answers

I want to use a cheap MIDI controller—for launching programs, not playing music. [more inside]
posted on Dec 7, 2006 - 9 answers

I want to trigger sound effects by pressing keys on my computer. [more inside]
posted on Nov 27, 2006 - 4 answers

Computer keyboard (ps2) as simple midi controller? [more inside]
posted on Oct 24, 2006 - 5 answers

All the Woz buzz reminded me of a program I ran on a Mac 128 at school. It was a music authoring toy, that let you build MIDI tunes by dragging notes onto a staff. I had so much fun with that thing! Any idea what it was called?
posted on Oct 4, 2006 - 5 answers

Why won't my Yamaha DX11 make any noise? There's [more inside]
posted on Sep 3, 2006 - 3 answers

DIY Keyboard: It's my understanding that I can take an old PII computer running, say, Windows 98, hook up a cheap MIDI keyboard to it and presto change-o have a grand piano or Hammond B-3 keyboard. Is that the case, if so what's the best way to do it (what software?), what else is there to do, or else what do I have wrong? [more inside]
posted on Aug 15, 2006 - 8 answers

Easily scrape-able sources of varying data on the web, ideally reflecting natural phenomena? I need some help finding sources. [more inside]
posted on Jun 2, 2006 - 6 answers

I'm looking for software to convert bulk midi files to SMAF (MMF) format. [more inside]
posted on Jun 1, 2006 - 2 answers

So I finally got a midi cable and hooked up my keyboard to my computer for some home recording. It works swell, but I'm looking into a portable solution so I can take it along with my laptop. [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2006 - 9 answers

I have a nice keyboard midi controller that I connect to my pc. However my wife would like to use it without having to muck about with a computer. Is there a simple (and cheap) solution to let her use the keyboard as a piano without too much hassle? A small box with one or more patches and the ability to connect to a stereo or powered speakers would be ideal.
posted on Mar 20, 2006 - 6 answers

Does anyone know where I can find a decent MIDI version of the battle music from the Star Trek episode "Amok Time"? I would like to make it my default ring tone, and I can't find it anywhere!
posted on Mar 15, 2006 - 2 answers

I'm looking for a collection of sound files representing each note of the piano (at least 88). [more inside]
posted on Mar 8, 2006 - 7 answers

Looking for a decent, cheap software sampler for Mac OS X. [more inside]
posted on Feb 19, 2006 - 5 answers

I'm looking for a tool similar to Noteworthy Composer in that I can open up MIDI files and extract sheet music from them, but I would like to be able to export the sheet music to an image format. Is there some sort of plugin or alternative software out there?
posted on Jan 24, 2006 - 6 answers

I have been looking for an online version of the user manual for the Roland MKB-1000 MIDI controller without any luck. Does any Mefite by any chance have a PDF or whatnot of said manual laying around?
posted on Dec 11, 2005 - 4 answers

Anyone know how to use an Octapad?I have recently aquired a (used) Roland Octapad II, an old MIDI drum trigger set that looks like this, via eBay. I want to test it to see if it works, but I (presently) have no synth/drum machine or anything else with a MIDI IN to test it with. (more inside) [more inside]
posted on Dec 7, 2005 - 4 answers

MIDI etc: My spouse has a fancy keyboard and I want hook it into our computer... [more inside]
posted on Nov 29, 2005 - 9 answers

I'm looking for a cheap/free programme that would enable me to convert a Midi file into a Mp3 or Wav format [more inside]
posted on Nov 15, 2005 - 9 answers

Is there a commerical version of something like this eDrum project? I've found severa "drum modules" that take input from drum trigger devices and turn them into MIDI, but most of them are quite expensive. I'm hoping this is because they include built in sound generation. I am simply looking for a box that will take trigger inputs and produce MIDI output for as little as possible.
posted on Nov 9, 2005 - 3 answers

I use my laptop in conjunction with midi controllers as a live instrument. When running off the battery it sounds great through the PA system, but when I plug in the AC adapter I get a very loud humming sound. Is there any way to get rid of this? [more inside]
posted on Jun 16, 2005 - 20 answers