Free Musical Software Downloadable From Internet - Farfisa TK 628 User Manual

Farfisa tk 628 synthesizer user's manual

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istr TK628 GB

12 09 2007

Reproduction of a Midi file using Windows Media Player

"Windows Media Player" is included in the Windows packet. It is a program that can read Midi files and send the notes to the

keyboard connected to the computer.

To perform a MIDI file using "Windows Media Player" follow the operations below:

• Open the "Windows Media Player" program

• In the most recent versions the program does

not have the "Open file" option. In this case,

press CTRL M (Control M). This control shows

a classical menu in which the open file option is

displayed.

• Select File | Open | nomefile.mid where "nome-

file.mid can be any MIDI file (as for example the

file C:\WINDOWS\Media\fluorish.mid, present

in Windows XP can be selected) and send it to

be executed.

• To listen to the piece, press the Play ( ) button

situated in the lower centre; Press the Stop but-

ton ( ) to stop it.

• The keyboard will play the selected sequence.

Usable Programmes

In addition to WINDOWS Media Player, many other computer programmes are commercially available.They offer the possibility to

expand the range of functions of the keyboard. Some allow the registration of pieces in Midi format. In other cases, it is possible to

register on the computer what is being played on the keyboard. Later, the piece can be replayed, and its musical score can be visua-

lised or printed. It is also possible to correct errors, change sounds, etc.

Many of these software programmes are also available on the Internet in Demo or Shareware format.

How to find the Midi Files

On the Internet or in music stores, countless Midi Files can be found for modern or classical music of all kinds. They can be

played with the keyboard, or used as an orchestral base to play a melody.

Note: The Midi Files available on the Internet have sometimes been made for specific instruments. Some are Midi devises

that do not respect the MIDI standard, others have their own specific additional functions. In such cases, it is possible that

the musical piece will not be played with the same sounds and effects that are supposed to be used. In any event, the key-

board respects the standard MIDI, and has many commonly used functions that can be seen on the map on the instrumen-

t's manual.

Attention:

• If the keyboard or the computer freeze, switch off both devices and then switch on the keyboard again.

• Correct operation cannot be guaranteed if the instrument is switched off or the USB cable disconnected while a MIDI applica-

tion is operational.

• Leave at least 10 seconds between switching off and switching on the keyboard and between the disconnection and connection

of the USB cable.

• Make sure that the Midi application is closed prior to switching off the instrument of disconnecting the USB cable. If this should

happen, close the Midi application, switch off instrument then switch it back on again and restart the Midi application.