INFO: Using a Software Synthesizer for Playback
| Article ID: | 000091 |
| Category: | MIDI Setup and Playback |
| Applies to: | Power Tab Editor (all versions) |
| Created: | 09-Feb-2003 |
| Last updated: | 28-May-2007 |
| Revision number: | 17 |
| Author(s): | Brad Larsen |
Overview
If you own a system that doesn't have hardware capable of generating MIDI playback, you can overcome the problem by using a software synthesizer. As the name implies, a software synth is a software based utility that is capable of generating sounds from raw MIDI data.
Where Can I Get a Software Synthesizer?
The following is a list of the software synths that I'm aware of. Note that most of them are shareware.
- Microsoft Software Synthesizer - Included with DirectX Runtime 7.0 and up. Be sure to read the entire Microsoft article before installing DirectX.
- Wingroove - Doesn't seem to work on XP.
For more synths, try http://www.sounduser.com/links/softwaresynths.html.
How Do I Use the Software Synthesizer After I've Installed It?
Once a software synth is installed on your system, it should become available for selection on the MIDI Setup Output page found within Power Tab Editor. For information on how to access the MIDI Setup Output page, see the knowledge base article Change The MIDI Output Device Used For Playback.
