04-17-2015
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Simple Midi Need
In MS Windows Media Player, I can open a MIDI file (.mid), and in 'Sound' sub section of control panel, I can direct an external USB device to play it.
I do not seem to be able to find any SIMPLE way to do this in Linux: the Ubuntu Midi info says it is applicable UNLESS you are using external instrument. Says nothing about what to do if you are.
I am using Linux Mint 17.1 Cinnamon 64bit.
I require to output MIDI data via USB to a Roland UM1 (edirol), which interfaces to my Yamaha keyboards.
I do not want a synth, such as 'TIMIDITY': I need a MIDI output stream, not Audio. Nor do I need to edit or in any way interact with the content.
I do not need the sophisticated features that suites for music production offer.
I do not want to install stuff that will mess up my sound, as I do not want it to output any audio. (I gather Rosegarden/ ALSA would do)
It is not obvious to me, that anything offered by 'Software Manager' will do this for me.
I would be most grateful for any suggestion.
I am keeping an MS W system alive just, (and only) to play MIDIs on my keyboards. There must be a better way.