So any player that can play back a MIDI file without MIDI-capable hardware (your computer's sound device), has a synthesizer built-in or uses an external one. This engine will have a "tone generator", and this is what we call a "synthesizer". In order for such a file to be useful, there needs to be an "engine" that can translate the data to music. Use Instrument #1 Play Note C1 Set Volume at 100 Set Pitch at 50 Here is a very newbie-friendly outline of what a MIDI/MID file contains: It is a common misconception that MIDI is a sound file format, and as such you usually see people complaining that music players like Amarok cannot play the file. foobar.mid does not contain any digital audio data, hence no "PCM stream".
ASIO and VST are trademark and software of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.Without going into the details of what the format is composed of, you just need to understand that a MIDI file eg. Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. This is because there are too many other variables that may influence the processing environment, including differences in motherboard design and the particular combination of other devices involved. * Although Roland has tested numerous configurations, and has determined that on average, a computer system similar to that described above will permit normal operation of the SOUND Canvas VA, Roland cannot guarantee that a given computer can be used satisfactorily with the SOUND Canvas VA based solely on the fact that it meets the above requirements. You'll need Adobe Reader (available free of charge) in order to read the online help.ĪSIO compatible Audio Interface is recommended.
Host Application VST instruments (VSTi) version: VST 2.4 compatible CPU Intel® Core™ 2 Duo or better RAM 4 GB or more Hard Disk 250 MB or more Display resolution and Colors 1280 x 800 dots or higher, 24 bits Full Color or more Other You'll need Internet connectivity to activate this software. * incompatible with Windows® RT, Windows® Phone or virtual machines such as Hyper-V, Virtual PC. System Requirements (Windows®) Operating System Microsoft® Windows® 7 SP1 Insertion Effect (64 types) Plug-In Formats VSTi 2.4 64-bitĪU System Requirements (macOS™) Operating System OS X 10.10, 10.11, macOS™ 10.12 Host Application VST instruments (VSTi) version: VST 2.4 compatible (64-bit only)Īudio Units (AU) version: V2 Audio Units compatible CPU Intel® Core™ 2 Duo or better RAM 4 GB or more Hard Disk 250 MB or more Display resolution and Colors 1280 x 800 dots or higher, 16.7 million colors or more Other You'll need Internet connectivity to activate this software.
Join Roland Cloud Sound Generator Number of parts 16 parts Maximum Polyphony 64 voices MIDI Format Conforms to GS, GM2, GM Sound Maps 4 types (SC-8820, SC-88Pro, SC-88, SC-55) Preset Instruments 1,600 tones Drum sound sets 63 drum sets Effects Reverb (8 types)
In addition, system exclusive messages contained in SMF tracks may not be recognized with some plug-in hosts. *Mix balance, tone, and timing may vary slightly from the sound of the original hardware, depending on file data and processing in the host application. Loaded with sound maps for the SC-8820, SC-88 Pro, SC-88, and SC-55, you can use Sound Canvas VA to play files created with those original hardware modules*.
Each plug-in supports one insert effect at a time, but you can open multiple plug-in instances to use additional insert effects on different tracks as needed. Many effects parameters support automation, and it’s easy to save and recall effects settings.
Sound Canvas VA comes with 64 types of insert effects plus global reverb, chorus, delay, and EQ, all easily adjustable via an intuitive interface. You can also store sounds and quickly load favorites from your custom library. The graphic interface makes it simple to create original tones using filters, envelopes, and numerous GS sound parameters. Sound Canvas VA features a powerful integrated editor for adjusting sounds in fine detail.