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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 Farfisa
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 “nomefile.
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 button
(
) 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
visualised 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 keyboard respects the
GM standard, and has many commonly used functions that can be seen on the map on the instrument’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
application 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 appli-
cation.
23. FREE MUSICAL SOFTWARE DOWNLOADABLE FROM INTERNET
On the www.farfisa.eu site, free musical software is available, with instructions in various languages, to download onto
your computer to record, modify and listen to MIDI musical tracks again using the keyboard.
