Multimedia :: Any way to play a midi file?



I need help getting DSL to play midi files. Couldn't find info anywhere.

Thanks A Million!
XMMS would be the one, don't know if the DSL version has MIDI built-in, think you need the xmms-midi plug-in.  If MIDI isn't in there, don't know if you need to compile xmms-midi, whether it's a simple download, or what.  Sorry for not being much help, but might give you a starting point.
Quote (RoGuE_StreaK @ Jan. 07 2006,02:41)
XMMS would be the one, don't know if the DSL version has MIDI built-in, think you need the xmms-midi plug-in.  If MIDI isn't in there, don't know if you need to compile xmms-midi, whether it's a simple download, or what.  Sorry for not being much help, but might give you a starting point.

XMMS doesn't have it or the plugin installed on DSL. Already looked into that and couldn't get anywhere.

Thanks anyway.
apt-get install playmidi

If that doesn't float your boat, try looking through the apps @ http://linux-sound.org/one-page.html#midi

Just out of curiosity, why in the hell would you want to play midi anyway?
I for one would use it for synth/sampler control, if it supports hardware output.  MIDI has received a bad name from the cheesy online and ringtone stuff, but it's very powerful when using good hardware!
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