MIDI Sound Quality Is Reduced After Installing Windows 98 (190824)
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When you play a Musical Instrument Device Interface (MIDI) file after
installing Windows 98, the sound quality may seem to be poor. Instead of
sounding like actual musical instruments, the playback may sound
artificial or synthesized.
CAUSE
When you upgrade from an earlier version of Windows, the "Single
Instrument" MIDI setting for some sound cards may not be retained; the
default MIDI device for the sound card may be used instead. If the
previously installed sound driver had a MIDI device (such as a wave table
synthesis driver) other than the default device selected, it may have
been changed back to the sound card's FM Synthesis default.
RESOLUTION
To change the MIDI playback device back to one that provides wave table
synthesis, follow these steps:
- Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
- Double-click Multimedia, and then click the MIDI tab.
- In the MIDI Output box, click the MIDI playback device you want to use.
If you do not know which device to select, consult your sound card's
documentation or manufacturer.
- Click OK.
MORE INFORMATION
This behavior may occur with any sound card that has its drivers upgraded
during the Windows 98 installation. It may also occur with sound cards
using wave table add-on daughter cards.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 7/13/2006 |
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| Keywords: | kbenv kbprb kbsound KB190824 |
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