Playback of MIDI files

[Sven]

On 07/19/2008 01:22 AM, Christian wrote:
> Hi all,
> What do you use for playback of MIDI files?

# aptitude install timidity

Timidity is a software midi synthesizer (you don't need to have midi 
hardware support on your sound card)

I thought mplayer just plays everything. But not MIDI in software 
emulation :-)

== Wikipedia ==
MIDI does not transmit an audio signal or media — it transmits digital 
data "event messages" such as the pitch and intensity of musical notes 
to play, control signals for parameters such as volume, vibrato and 
panning, cues, and clock signals to set the tempo. As an electronic 
protocol, it is notable for its widespread adoption throughout the 
industry, and for continuing in use since its introduction in 1983.

> Any good sound fonts or program you would recommend?
> Many thanks,
> Christian

regards
Sven