Hi Sue,

The modern soundcard does not make the MIDI sounds anymore.

Those are created by synthesizers, software or hardware.

Most likely you started out using the default little microsoft software synthesizer that comes bundled with Windows (if you are not on a Mac) and the folks at pgmusic had you install or switch on the VSC Virtual Sound Canvas DXi synth? That sounds a tad better.

If you are trying to use the laptop's speakers, that can be a problem. They just aren't large enough for good low end bass and low midrange response. Hooking the earphone jack of your laptop up to external fullrange speaker system can help tremendously.

There is also the hardware synth, which these days can change the sound to an entirely different and more realistic level, too. Check out the Ketron SD2 Orchestral Wizard sold by pgmusic as an excellent sounding alternative.


--Mac

PGmusic FAQs, Tutorials and Updates! click here

You must be Audiominds.
www.audiominds.com