June 25, 200619 yr I want to know how to convert *.mid(i) files to *.wav ones or to *.mp3 files. I'd like to hear abour freeware, because I don't have any money on my pocket. Thanks!
June 25, 200619 yr Well, the best way I know of is using Finale 2006, but that costs money unless you already have it.
June 25, 200619 yr This is maybe a shot in the dark but maybe you could play your midi thru whatever you normally play it through (like Windows Media Player) and take the output from the back of your computer and feed it back into the computer on a different input. From there you get a free recording program like Audacity and record it. You need a computer that has a few gozintas and gozoutofs to attempt this but..
June 26, 200619 yr You need a computer that has a few gozintas and gozoutofs to attempt this but.. Can't you just record from the playback program directly?
July 28, 200619 yr I've found that the Microsoft XP's Sound Recorder (Grabadora de Sonidos) can make a 1min recording, but my pieces are +2:00min. I was thinking about buying Finale, but I don't live in the USA. Besides, leightwing's method doesn't work for my computer, but thank you anyway. Thanks you all! PD.: I know my brother was the one who started this post.
September 6, 200619 yr If you can find any type of recording program, and have a Creative sound card then you're set. Creative sound cards have a somewhat 'secret' recording option called 'What U Hear' from SB Live! and up. Its an option that most people, in my experience, do not know about. This is usually located in your regular sound options (the speaker icon in the lower right corner of the taskbar) but must be selected as a displayed option in the 'properties' menu under RECORDING. So what does this 'What U Hear' do for you? Basically, if you can hear your music: MIDI, MP3, WAV, or whatever the type through your speakers, then you can record it. Just set the computer to record from 'What U Hear' and open ANY recording program and you are set! This is an awesome way to record ANYTHING you find or create. Be it, opening videogame music, quotes you hear on YouTube or anything at all that comes out of your speakers. Its also a great way to record your MIDI into WAV. Its what I do with my music and it always comes out clear and professional sounding with no hiss or static. PS: If you use this option remember to uncheck or turn off all other recording options! Especially the 'microphone' option, which will cause a hiss in your recording.
