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

Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 5:33 pm
by ButtHead
It would be awesome if I could play Midi files on my Tano, and if I can, I will post a video of it.

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

Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2013 10:37 am
by robcfg
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. :)

Regards,
Rob

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

Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2013 2:00 pm
by KenH
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