Posted by bluedog on March 1, 2003, at 9:26:39
In reply to Re: JohnV - about midi files... » IsoM, posted by JohnV on March 1, 2003, at 3:53:07
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> Well, creating music via midi and playing other pre-made midis are two quite seperate animals. Being able to play pre-made midis with decent sound quality on your computer is the inexpensive way to go. If you can play piano/keyboards, that may be a start in being able to create your own midis. (Brag mode "on":-)...I've programed using midi and digital synths for the past 15 years, and have worked for everyone from Geddy Lee of Rush, programing modules for "Saved By Technology"(Music tech company) for synths used on the Mike Bullard show, and some other artists from Canadian rock band Moist and even K.D. Lang arranger Ben Mink. /off (Sorry..didn't mean to gush or, uh, brag..heheh.)
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> OK..now what you really want to know. :-) There are places you can get pre-made midis for many songs and artists on the internet. One is http://www.midifarm.com I believe. All types of music, from classical to pop, rock, country, gaming music, heck anything.
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> For starters, your computer likely comes with a soundcard. This makes a fairly big difference in midi-rendering (midi is actually a computer language, and it is read by your soundcard's built-in synth.) Mostly all of your generic soundcards come with some type of "wavetable synth".
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> What I would recommend for starters, though, is a software synth you can download from the internet, along with the many, many freeware midi-playing programs available.
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> What I need to know is what type/speed is your computer? (i.e. Pentium 3+, or 4, or a Mac G4, etc.); do you know how big your hard drive is?; and what platform are you running? (i.e. Windows 98/ME/XP, etc.
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> Then I can suggest some easy downloads (freeware) and instructions for playing a decent sounding midi. Are there any songs/artists that you would like to hear? I can record a small MP3 version using my midi/digital system to give you an idea how good it can sound.
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> If you really want to go all-out in creating your own midi songs, mention so and I will do my best to suggest what you can do and need.
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> Let's go from there! Thanks. John.Hi John
I hope you don't mind me asking you a heap of questions? Just tell me to get lost if you don't feel like answering any of my questions!
Are you a sound engineer and programmer. Do you do the above as a full time living?
Do you love what you do? It sounds a hell of a lot better than working in an office shuffling paperwork for a living.
My brother is an electronic technician by training but has been driving the whole family crazy (other than myself who has already been officially diagnosed as crazy by a psychiatrist) with his constant talk of wanting to change directions into sound engineering, editing, mastering etc. He already has a great little studio set up with most of the necessary equipment.
Can you explain exactly what your job involves? I live in Australia (as does my brother) and I'd be very interested to know what sort of training and background you have that led you into your current field so that I can pass this information onto my brother. Do you know of any places in Australia that can provide the necessary FORMAL training as my brother already has the necessary informal skills that provide a solid foundation and starting point for his desired change of career.
I want to give him a good kick up the behind to stop talking about the change and to make some positive moves to actually make it happen.
Thank you for your patience.
warm regards
bluedog
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