Any way to convert a Midi file to play on my Tano?

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ButtHead
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Any way to convert a Midi file to play on my Tano?

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It would be awesome if I could play Midi files on my Tano, and if I can, I will post a video of it.
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Re: Any way to convert a Midi file to play on my Tano?

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Hi, welcome to the Archive!

It should be possible, yes, but the midi file itself is the smaller of the problems.

I don't know if a program to use the Dragon as a synthesizer already exists, maybe with a hardware expansion. Otherwise, a program to read the midi file and simulate the instruments table would be needed, and it's no trivial task imho.

Interesting topic anyway. :)

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Rob
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Re: Any way to convert a Midi file to play on my Tano?

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Check out Bill Pierce's website for a nice review and downloads of many midi players for the CoCo.

Lyra2 looks like the best option for the Dragon with Drivewire support. Haven't tried it yet, but I will :D
https://sites.google.com/site/dabarnstudio/lyra
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