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Gateway Solo™ 2200 Multimedia Notebook
Playing a MIDI file
The Gateway Solo™ 2200 Multimedia Notebook has two musical instru-
ments capable of playing back MIDI files. These instruments consist of:
u
a four-operator FM synthesizer with 16 voices. FM synthesis creates com-
plex sounds by mixing simple waveforms; it is a primitive form of synthe-
sis included primarily for compatibility with games and entertainment
software.
u a wavetable synthesizer, which provides much more realistic MIDI playback
quality using digital samples (recordings) of actual instruments. The
wavetable synthesizer includes:
u
32-note polyphony
u 128 melodic and 47 rhythmic instruments
u Chorus and reverb effects
u General MIDI compatibility to ensure proper playback of most
MIDI files. (General MIDI is an extension of the basic MIDI
specification that assigns specific patch numbers to specific
instruments.)
You can choose to use either FM or wavetable synthesis when playing back
MIDI files, or even a combination of the two. For best sound quality, we
recommend the wavetable synthesizer.
To select a music synthesizer:
1.
Go to the Windows Control Panel, and click on the Multimedia icon. The
Multimedia Properties control panel appears.
2. Select the tab labeled “MIDI.” The MIDI control panel appears:
Figure 40. MIDI Control Panel
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