MIDI file - Piano instead of drums.
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I downloaded a MIDI file and discovered the drums are set to the piano. I'm in Studio view and can select a program/bank (unsure of correct name) and while the MIDI is playing I can get the drums instead of a piano. However, if I stop the play and then start it again the sound reverts to piano again. Next, I checked the Score Manager to observe MIDI (instrument list) settings. I think it looks correct. I see channel 10 (which I believe are the drums). Then, someone posted on the old Finale forum that Human Playback needs to be selected for the drums to work. That seems to be correct - however now the timing sound funny to me. So, I am unsure if the MIDI file is just messed up or if I need to do something (configure Finale).
I made a YouTube video describing - pretty much what I typed above
https://youtu.be/aWvdrE5XvBo
I made a YouTube video describing - pretty much what I typed above
https://youtu.be/aWvdrE5XvBo
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Sorry for the delay, but this forum doesn't allow MIDI files to be uploaded. I got the following error:
The extension mid is not allowed.
So, what I did was uploaded the file here:
http://cubedefender.com/images_forums/HoldTheLine.mid
David
The extension mid is not allowed.
So, what I did was uploaded the file here:
http://cubedefender.com/images_forums/HoldTheLine.mid
David
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Actually you can upload a MIDI file here - via a cheat:dstraigh wrote:… this forum doesn't allow MIDI files to be uploaded. I got the following error:
The extension mid is not allowed.
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The file name extensions from compressed files - such as .zip and .rar - are allowed in this forum.
In Other Words:
Compress the MIDI file - e. g. as a ZIP file.
You can upload the ZIP file here.
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Not for me when I use Finale.
It worked for Cubase though - so I'm using that.
This is what my version of Finale does
https://youtu.be/aWvdrE5XvBo
It worked for Cubase though - so I'm using that.
This is what my version of Finale does
https://youtu.be/aWvdrE5XvBo
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The reason why I asked was because the triplets got fixed on your version - so I thought, perhaps, it wasn't the same file.
I guess I can send my dysfunctional MIDI files to you to fix - since my version of Finale doesn't seem to work correctly.
I guess I can send my dysfunctional MIDI files to you to fix - since my version of Finale doesn't seem to work correctly.
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It's not a problem with the version you have. It has to do with tools, settings, and experience using them. I only know how to do things that maybe you don't because I have been using Finale for over 20 years, and I have spent much time exploring the various features. It may take you some time to learn how things work, but it is worth it in the long run. If I do it for you, you won't learn it for yourself.
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"When all is said and done, more is said than done."
"When all is said and done, more is said than done."
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I have experienced the same issue when exporting a MIDI file from iReal and then importing that same file into Finale. This time the drums sound like fretless string instrument. So, is the known fix a well guarded secret?