MIDI Files?

Question

Is it humanly possible to convert a MIDI File to another format such as .mp3? I'm thinking not but I'm not sure.

Answer 1

I'm sure you can using audacity (a free professional audio editting software http://audacity.sourceforge.net/). To export as mp3 you need to get an extra file and copy it in to the folder where you install audacity. It's a bit of a pain, but they can't just provide it because of license laws. Check out the web site, they've got all the information there.

Answer 2

It's really not the same thing, as you may sort of know, from the way you asked the question. A midi file is an information file, carrying data about rhythm, patches (voices) and controller data. You would need to first use the midi file to operate a sequencer or program (such as reason): you can then format the resulting musical file as an MP3.

So you see there are two distinct steps required.

Answer 3

On a PC, open Sound Recorder (Start>[All] Programs>Accessories>Entertainment/Multimedia>Sound Recorder). On a Mac, open SimpleSound. Then, open your favorite MIDI/media player, like Windows Media Player, QuickTime, or Winamp. Click record on Sound Recorder/SimpleSound. Click play on the MIDI player. Stop both at the end. Save your file. Then, pick up a conversion program (optional). Only problem with Sound Recorder is that it can only record 60 seconds. However there is a way to get around it.

To record more than 60 seconds in Sound Recorder, first click record. Click stop after 1 second. Go to Effects>Decrease Speed. Repeat the last step until you get an error or it's longer than needed. Click rewind and click record. After stopping it, go to Edit>Delete After Currect Position. Click Yes. Save.

Answer 4

It is possible...but doesn't really make sense. The file would bea lot bigger, and lose quality, ona format that is already so small and low quality.

Try a trial verison of Adobe Audition (used to be cOool Edit Pro):
http://www.adobe.com/products/audition/