What is the XG Format?
The Yamaha XG format announced in September 1994 was developed to
expand and complement the already successful GM standard. XG is totally
upwardly-compatible with GM while providing a vastly expande...
What is a Midi File?
The MIDI file format was devised to be able to store any kind of MIDI
message, including System Exclusive messages, along with a timestamp
for each MIDI message. A timestamp is simply the time when ...
Difference Between Format 0 and 1
A Format 0 file contains a single track and represents a single song
performance. Format 1 may contain any number of tracks, enabling
preservation of the sequencer track structure, and also represen...
Why can't I hear any drums?
You are probably trying to play a XG format file (our MT range) on a strict GS format module/synth sound source. The internal synth built into Microsoft Windows is GS.
Solution - edit the midi file...
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