Quote:
.. how is the sound actually created on the pc? Is is just using some generic software (general midi)? Is there a way to improve the sound quality for those type sounds?


By default it is the generic MIDI sound set in Windows.
You can change this default synth to Coyote Forte or TTS if they are available on the system.

You can also try other VST or DXi softsynths (or even external hardware synths), but by default you get the Windows sound set.
The image below show how to access some of these options via the 'Options-Preferences-MIDI' path

Attached Files (Click to download or enlarge) (Only available when you are logged in)
MIDIOut.jpg (105.31 KB, 129 downloads)

Make your sound your own!
.. I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome