First post, by ratco
Hey guys,
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but, when I try to play a midi file in msdos, does the sound depends on the soundcard that I have (it can only playback certain instruments and always in the same way) or does it depend on the player (certain players can make better sound with the same midi file) ? Is there a way for me to "add" support for more instruments in my soundcard?
Recently I tried playing a midi file of "Beat It" by Michael Jackson. It only plays some sounds, but I know the midi file actually has a lot more sounds supposed to be payed (an mp3 file produced from that same midi file gives much better results). So, can I do something about it, or midi playback is something that "is what it is and no chance of improvement"? Other than getting a new soundcard, 🤣, which I can't. I think my soundcard is a Yamaha OPL3.
Any help greatly appreciated and sorry if this is a stupid question 😀