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I can't seem to play any of the example MIDI files from the homepage on my Mac, using either VLC or Quicktime. Are there any special tricks I need to do in orde
by jordsta 10y ago
I can't seem to play any of the example MIDI files from the homepage on my Mac, using either VLC or Quicktime. Are there any special tricks I need to do in order to get these playing?
- bambax 10y agoFor VLC you can find explanations here: https://wiki.videolan.org/Midi/ https://wiki.videolan.org/Midi/
- Sophira 10y agoI don't really know much about playing MIDIs on a Mac, unfortunately, as I'm a PC person. The only options I know of are paid; for example, GarageBand (https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/ https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/) can open and play MIDIs. I also know there's a player called Sweet MIDI Player, but it seems very expensive. There's a possibility you might be able to find TiMidity++ using brew.sh or similar. If you find it, you could try that - it's a command-line program, though. You'll also need a GM SoundFont to use it - you can find a list at http://www.synthfont.com/links_to_soundfonts.html http://www.synthfont.com/links_to_soundfonts.html . Note that the page links both to GM SoundFonts and single-instrument SoundFonts - you want a GM (General MIDI) one if possible, as that will have all the instruments included in General MIDI. I've been looking for some good MIDI players for Mac myself as I know other people who are looking for them. I'll let you know if I come up with anything!