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by melanie Apr 15, 2002 last reply Jun 15, 2002

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How do I change midi files over to wav files to copy to a cd for a client, so he can play it in a stereo system?

I have a client who wants to change midi files to wav files. I'm not sure if I can just change the file extension, or if I need to use a software program to do this as something else. He composes the midi files and wants to make a cd for himself. Wants to be able to use the cd in his stereo system. Is this possible?

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by thechas Apr 15, 2002

I am not sure if the audio "rippers" are able to convert MIDI to wav files.
Review the features and functions of packages such as Soundstream and Music Match Jukebox to see which one will fulfil your needs best.
You can also check out freeware rippers at www.completelyfreesoftware.com and www.nonags.com

Chas

by melanie Jun 15, 2002

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by bob sellman Apr 15, 2002

You're going to need to use some software to do the "conversion".

Remember that a true midi file is telling an instrument (which might be the midi part of your computer's sound card) what notes to play and how, including the various types of sounds (like imitating different instruments). So the midi file is not by itself an audio file. It needs a midi device to translate its instructions into audio or sound.

Software that came with the sound card (assuming that's the midi device that isdoing the translation into sound) may include the ability to output to a file in addition to playing the sound through the speakers.