Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "Tom" <tombrook11232@y...> wrote:
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> I don't know anything about midi files.   Are there any on the 
> internet I could get a hold of and listen to?  Where does one get 
> them? 
> 
> Thanks,
> TomBk

Hi Tom (& everyone),

Here's a link that will help you get started with midi files;

http://www.vanbasco.com/

This site has a search engine specifically for finding midis on the 
internet (there are lots).  But the real gem at this site is 
vanBasco's Karaoke Player (midi player) which is a free player 
available for download from this site.  The player is easy to download 
and install, and I've run it under both Win98 and XP -it hasn't caused 
any problems (it's stable, doesn't contain spyware, etc.).  The 
program has many features for musicians - it provides control over 
each midi track (tracks can be muted or soloed), it has a playlist 
feature, it lets you adjust playback speed, and for keyboard players 
like me, it even has a piano keyboard that shows the notes as they 
play, and lets you transpose.

By the way, I've been lurking on this list for about a year now, but 
this is my 1st post. Hi all!  I'll put together an "introducing 
myself" post soon, as I just purchased a DTXpress IIIsp and expect to 
have lots of questions.

Hoping the midi info helps,
Jim (sixtiesrokker)