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Kurzweil88
10-17-2003, 01:19 PM
I just got a new computer that doesn't have a midi input jack and I can't afford the USB ones right now. I do a lot of composing on my computer and the midi sounds on my computer are BAD. I wanted to know if anyone knew of a way or place do download something to make it sound better? Thanks
maJ estY
10-17-2003, 01:37 PM
You can buy a pretty cheap cable which is MIDI <-> Game Port, which means that you can record MIDI on your PC with your keyboard anyway. ;)

As for the MIDI sounds, every PC has got one file, which has got the MIDI sounds in it. Depending on the size, you can say how good the sounds are. Normally, this file is about 8MB big. Maybe your file is even smaller, mine is for example 16MB.
I don't know where to find that file at the moment, but you can search for a better MIDI sounds version in the net.
(I think other people here can help you finding the file and finding a better file ;) )
Wizard
10-17-2003, 05:03 PM
16MB??? Dude, you're lucky! Once I had a SB AWE 64 and I used a 8MB midi bank. But when I got the SB LIve! Player 1024 I only found a 2MB bank... :(

Marco
Kurzweil88
10-17-2003, 11:13 PM
Yeah, I do have the MIDI to gameport cables but this computer doesn't have a spot for them. I was hoping to find a way to make my computer sound better. Anybody have a download link?? :?:
Luca_Capozzi
10-18-2003, 04:49 AM
oO strange that your pc doesn't have a gameport. i'm curious.. can you post a backview snapshot of your pc?

see ya
maJ estY
10-19-2003, 12:13 PM
I have several ideas for the reason why you don't have a gameport:

1. You have OnBoardSound, which means that you don't have a soundcard. If that's it: Buy a new PC or try to buy and install a soundcard! (I don't know if you can install a soundcard that easily when you have OnBoardSound).

2. Your soundcard is ery cheap so that it doesn't have a gameport.
Simply buy a better soundcard and remove your current one.

Also, I agree with Axion - we can tell you exactly what you have to do when make a picture of your PC's ass... err... back :)
Wizard
10-19-2003, 01:10 PM
Does anyone know where to find GM banks bigger than 2MB? I need at least a 8MB bank, and I need it to be FREE downloadable :)

Marco
maJ estY
10-19-2003, 02:25 PM
Hey Marco, can you give me the path or the folder to your file? Because I don't know where I can find mine. :)
I'll have a look how big mine is and send it to you then. ;)
Kurzweil88
10-20-2003, 12:01 AM
I have onboard sound in my motherboard. It would be a lot cheaper I think to get these. http://proaudiomusic.com/software/UM1-USB-MIDI-cable.htm I was just hoping for a free downloadable temp solution like my friend up there. :lol:
WoofWoofX
10-20-2003, 08:33 AM
Hi,
If the Wave Table in your sound card is really bad... you can try the Yamaha S-YXG50 it's soft W T nice sounds... as a start.
I don't have the link... so I guess you need to do the hunting.

Enjoy it

//Danny
Wizard
10-20-2003, 01:17 PM
Hey Marco, can you give me the path or the folder to your file? Because I don't know where I can find mine. :)
Just look in the folders your SoundBlaster installer put the files in.
And thank you for sending me the bank if that will be the case! (I hope it's not illegal... :P )

Marco
maJ estY
10-20-2003, 02:20 PM
I can't find it - which file extension is it? It isn't an .sf2 file, is it?
Wizard
10-21-2003, 12:50 PM
Affirmative Jan.

Marco
maJ estY
10-21-2003, 01:15 PM
Damn!!!
I've found the files - but I also only have an 8MB one :(
I really thought that I have 16.

However. Marco, is it possibe for you to join #jordanchat the day after tomorrow (Thursday)? I don't have any time tomorrow and I would like to send it to you p2p, because e-mailing such a big file is a bit annoying, isn't it? ;)
Wizard
10-22-2003, 12:57 PM
I will be online at 7pm.

Marco
maJ estY
10-23-2003, 04:30 AM
Alright, I'll try to be there.
I can't manage 7pm, I will send you a private message through this forum, alright? ;)
Wizard
10-23-2003, 12:54 PM
Well, I got no pm here :) At least you were online, that's what counts.

Marco
maJ estY
10-23-2003, 01:17 PM
I chat with you for 1 hour and 13 minutes now - so what's the problem?
And I even didn't ask you if the file works anyway! :P
But I'll do that right now! :D
Wizard
10-24-2003, 04:33 AM
OMG! You talked to me HERE at the same time you were talking to me in real time! Dude, if you don't post you go crazy??? :lol:

Marco
maJ estY
10-24-2003, 06:13 AM
Chatting only would be a waste of online time for me, you know? ;)
Wizard
10-24-2003, 08:42 AM
Jan, one day I'm gonna burn your damn computer!!! :) :D :lol:

Marco
maJ estY
10-24-2003, 09:39 AM
No, please not! :o
You better go to my internet provider and burn THEM if they don't sell me a damn flat rate! :evil:
Wizard
10-24-2003, 12:54 PM
You got a SIMPLE ISDN connection, while I have an AMAZING ADSL one!!! :lol:

Marco

P.S.: I don't want to think of what you could do with a connection that would allow you to be permanently connected to the Internet... :shock:

Marco
maJ estY
10-24-2003, 01:07 PM
Well, I really WOULD like to know it. ;)
At least I had more posts than Frank! That's for sure! :P
Luca_Capozzi
10-24-2003, 01:46 PM
if you want TONS of sf2, free and legal, try this 2 links:

http://www.hammersound.net

http://www.thesoundsite.net

see ya
maJ estY
10-24-2003, 01:59 PM
the sound site doesn't work for me ;)
I tried .com and this page does also not exist :)
Wizard
10-25-2003, 04:04 AM
if you want TONS of sf2, free and legal, try this 2 links:

http://www.hammersound.net

http://www.thesoundsite.net

The 1st one works, the 2nd one doesn't. Thanks anyway! :)

Marco
Kurzweil88
11-13-2003, 08:36 AM
Yup. The first one works for me. Thanks. :) Glad the post finally got back to the topic. :P
jordanrudessjr
11-28-2003, 12:15 PM
i just bought a set of 3 MIDI cables from Radio Shack for $12