| 1. What is MIDI and MIDI FILE? |
| MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. MIDI FILE is a musical file that contains information about how the instruments should play notes and which sounds should use. The MIDI FILE stores information about tempo, key, measure, duration of notes and others. This is in fact a digital file that stores the performance of the musician during his act of playing an instrument. |
| 2. What is the difference between Midi file FORMAT 0 and FORMAT 1? |
| Midi file format 1 stores each midi channel on a separate track (e.g. midi cannel 1 on track 1, midi channel 2 on track 2, etc.). Midi file format 0 stores all midi channels on one single track.
It is more convenient to use Midi file format 0 because its loading is faster in different players (mobile phones, synthesizers, etc.) Also you have to bear in mind that some of the players can read only midi files format 0.
Most of the computer programs can work with both file types: format 0 and format 1. |
| 3. What is General MIDI (GM)? |
| General MIDI (GM) is a standard that unifies the musical information for all devices that support that standard. General MIDI (GM) determines a special order for the musical instruments and the percussions. When a General MIDI (GM) file is loaded in a General MIDI (GM) device (a computer, a synthesizer, or a karaoke machine) the file sounds relatively the same. Of course, the quality of the sound depends on the device. Companies like Roland and Yamaha develop General MIDI (GM) into GS and XG and add new opportunities. |
| 4. Is there a program that converts an audio or a MP3 file into a midi file? |
| No, in fact there isn’t such a program. There are some softwares that pretend that they can do this, but unfortunately their abilities are too limited. To produce a midi file you need a programmer and software. The programmer inputs (by playing a musical instrument) all midi events on different midi tracks and then finalizes the file. |
| 5. Can I change a file bought from MIDI MUSIC LAND? |
| Yes, of course, but only for your personal use. You are not allowed to use the file commercially. |
| 6. How to pay? |
| You can pay a file from our collections using Paypal or by transferring money into our bank account after you fill out our form for order. |
| 7. How can I get the ordered files? |
| The ordered files will be sent to your e-mail or by courier to your address depending on what you have chosen in our Order Form. |
| 8. How much do have to pay if I choose delivery by courier? |
| You don’t have to pay anything to the courier. The shipping is paid by MML. |
| 9. May I get a printed invoice? |
| Yes, if you have checked out the field for the invoice in our order form. |
| 10. What to do if I receive a damaged file? |
| As soon as we know we will send you a new copy immediately. |
| 11. Are your files legal? |
| Yes, all of our files are fully licensed. MIDI MUSIC LAND is a Bulgarian registered company for producing and selling music files. |
| 12. What to do if the key of the song you sell is not good for me? |
| Let us know and we will do a special copy of the song that fits your key. |
| 13. What can I do if I have a good idea for a song? |
| Get connected with us and together with you we’ll create your music. |
