Midi playback

2006-01-17 03:58:33

Hi, what do I need to play midi files with foobar (v0.8.3)? I tried foo_adplug and foo_midi, both sound crappy and slow down CPU. Windows Media Player plays midi flawlessly so why foobar can't

Midi playback

Reply #1 – 2006-01-20 14:31:39

Hello, does anybody play midi with foobar ?

Midi playback

Reply #2 – 2006-01-21 00:32:56

foobar2000 only supports inputs which produce an audio signal, and not necessarily in real-time, a MIDI input which uses your system synthesizer, or DirectMusic, is not possible. There is one input which uses DirectMusic, but it only functions in real-time, and the audio does not pass through foobar2000, so DSPs and custom output settings will not work, nor will conversion or ReplayGain.

foo_midi will work with any VSTi synthesizer, but that is assuming you want to go and buy Yamaha's SOL2 sequencer package to get their S-YXG50 synthesizer in VSTi form. Or perhaps Edirol's HyperCanvas.

Midi playback

Reply #3 – 2006-01-21 16:29:16

OK, thanks. What I'm interested in ATM is just to playback some midi tunes. What other player would you recommend me (for WinXP)?

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Reply #4 – 2006-01-21 18:54:12

Here, I used to use this to play my Midi's. It's quite nice.

http://www.vanbasco.com/

If you really must, then grab one of the old versions of Winamp.

http://www.oldversion.com/program.php?n=winamp

I have 2.91 on my Windows Box.

Midi playback

Reply #5 – 2006-01-22 00:26:54

Thanks, I'll check them.