MIDI to XM File Converter (MID2XM) v1.4 - (c)1996-97 Ian Luck =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= What's the point? ================= MID2XM is a MS-Windows program that, as the title suggests, converts MIDI files into XM digital music modules (FastTracker 2 modules). The purpose of MID2XM is to make it easier to create quality music for demos, games or whatever. By using a MIDI sequencer and instrument to record and edit the music before converting it with MID2XM to a XM module. Rather than starting from scratch using a tracker. Main Features ============= * Volume, pan, expression, modulation, hold(sustain), all notes off, all sounds off, reset controllers, pitch wheel, pitch wheel range and tempo MIDI events are all handled * Supports MIDI file formats 0 and 1 (99.9% of all MIDI files) * Easy to use front-end, no messing about with text editors and config files * Selectable quantization resolution and rounding of notes * Notification of any lost notes during conversion * Optimization of patterns (eliminate duplicate patterns) * Optimization of samples (resampling, conversion from 16 to 8 bit) * XM channels can be allocated to any selected MIDI channels * Automatic calculation of the required channels for conversion * Integrated WAV to XI converter * Help sections on getting started and creating drum XIs * XM playback on Win95/NT (listen to XM before saving to disk) * MIDI file playback (listen to MIDI file before/while converting) * Compatible with MS-Windows 3.1, 95 and NT Registered Version Only ----------------------- * Upto 90 drums can be defined using multiple drum XI files * Automatic drum note duration (play the complete drum samples always) * Integrated drum XI editor (no need for a tracker to create drum XIs) * PAT/IST/SMP files can be used inplace of XI files as instruments * Import complete PAT sets using ULTRAMID.INI or ULTRASND.INI file * Individual optimization settings for each sample Installation ============ Run INSTALL.EXE and enter a destination directory. Upgrading --------- If you are upgrading from a previous version of MID2XM you should install this version in the same directory. Your old configuration will then be used by the new version. Latest Version ============== The latest version of MID2XM can always be found at the Coast to Coast Software Repository : http://www.coast.net/simtel/win3/music.html And at the Hornet Archive : http://www.cdrom.com/pub/demos/music/programs/convert/index.html And at MAZ Sound Tools : http://www.maz-sound.com/ Copyright, Disclaimer etc... ============================ MID2XM is not free, it is SHAREWARE. You are allowed 21 days to evaluate it and decide if it's of any use to you. If you want to continue using it after this period you must register your copy. See REGISTER.TXT for details. This software is provided as-is, without warranty of ANY KIND, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. The author shall NOT be held liable for ANY damage to you, your computer, or to anyone or anything else, that may result from its use. Basically, you use it at YOUR OWN RISK. Use of this software indicates that you agree to the above conditions. You may freely copy and distribute the UNREGISTERED shareware version of MID2XM as long as NO FEE is charged and all the files remain intact AND unmodified. Distribution of a registered version and/or registration password is obviously PROHIBITED. All trademarks and other registered names contained in the MID2XM package are the property of their respective owners. History ======= 1.4 - 10/4/97 ------------- * WAV file playback * PAT/IST/SMP instruments * Individual optimization settings for each sample * Looped WAV support * Import ULTRAMID.INI/ULTRASND.INI * Multiple drum XIs increased from 4 to 6 * XM playback 1.3 - 7/1/97 ------------ * Automatic drum note duration * WinNT compatible * MIDI file playback * Help sections on getting started and creating drum XIs * Installation program * Modulation sensitivity * Volume boost * Drum XI editor * WAV to XI converter 1.2 - 31/10/96 -------------- * Multiple drum XIs * MIDI format 0 support * Corrected modulation and pitch wheel handling * Sample resampling and conversion from 16 to 8 bits * Hold, all notes off, all sounds off, reset controllers, pitch-wheel range MIDI events handled 1.1 - 3/10/96 ------------- * Improved modulation conversion * Much faster saving of XM conversion * More detailed notification of lost notes * Automatic calculation of required channels * Help file * Pattern and drum optimizations 1.0 - 19/9/96 ------------- First Release Bug Reports, Suggestions, Coments, Problems etc... ================================================== If you have any of the aforementioned you can email : icl@panther.netmania.co.uk If you have any problems, please read the help file thoroughly first. It is likely that what you want to know is there somewhere.