Workaround for silenced Notation version 2 in Windows 10
I just got caught out by the Windows 10 upgrade silencing Notation (I use version 2). I found the workaround here:
http://haskell.cs.yale.edu/euterpea/midi-on-windows/ but now see the fix is also mentioned on other threads. Here are some more details. 1. Download http://www.synthfont.com/SoundFonts/FluidR3_GM.sfArk 2. Download http://www.synthfont.com/sfArk.zip and uncompress it (e.g. right-click and "extract all"). 3. Open the sfArk folder and double-click sfArk.exe http://www.synthfont.com/SoundFonts/FluidR3_GM.sfArk 4. Click "file" "open" and choose the FluidR3_GM.sfArk file you downloaded in step 1 (probably in your downloads folder). Click "open" 5. Click "file" "set target folder" and choose somewhere to store the FluidR3 _GM file (remember where this is). 6. Go to http://coolsoft.altervista.org/en/virtualmidisynth Scroll to the very bottom and click on CoolSoft_VirtualMIDISynth_1.13.2.exe (don't worry if the numbers at the end differ from 1.13.2) 7. Double-click the file you just downloaded. If prompted, enter an administrator password. Install the program. Optionally, uncheck (untick) "VirtualMIDISynth needs soundfont files to work, open Coolsoft website ...". 8. You will now have the program "Configure Coolsoft VirtualMIDIsynth" open but you can open it again if needed from the Windows start menu or it may open automatically if needed when you start Notation. 9. Click the plus button at the top right, locate the FluidR3_GM file you downloaded in step 5 and click "open". Click "OK". The links above came from http://www.synthfont.com/soundfonts.html Peter |
Re: Workaround for silenced Notation version 2 in Windows 10
Hi Peter,
Glad you've got sound going. Your post here serves as a sort of "gathering thread" for the various ones for alternate MIDI device sources that we have on the User Forum. Nice work :) Just a few added notes (bad pun ;) )
Enjoy! Sherry |
Re: Workaround for silenced Notation version 2 in Windows 10
Hi Sherry
Thanks. I only used the Synthfont website to access the 'Fluid' sound file - I'm not using the Synthfont software itself. I just needed to play back midi files which is now fine again so I don't think I'll need any other software but others using more advanced midi features or devices may. Let's hope Microsoft get this sorted so others don't also get unexpectedly caught out by Windows 10 (but I know Notation mentioned it on Windows forums last year - it looks like it may take a while!). Peter |
Re: Workaround for silenced Notation version 2 in Windows 10
Hi Peter,
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Just as an fyi, we have some soundfont resources listed in this thread near the beginning of the conversation. You can also find more by searching for "soundfont" here on the forum. There are lots of good sounds out there, and with the added capability of Composer 3.0.3 (to be released) to export a .wav file, you will be able to share those nice sounds with others :) ttfn, Sherry |
Re: Workaround for silenced Notation version 2 in Windows 10
Let me add anonther comment here to this workaround for silenced Notation version 2 in Windows 10.
After Microsoft is pushing customers, in some countries almost forcing customers to upgrade to Windows 10 we get many inquiries from version 2 customers asking for support of version 2 on Windows 10. From a license perspective the use of CoolSoft (+ public soundfonts) as a workaround is a use of each individual. CoolSoft's license "VirtualMIDISynth is freeware, use it as you like" is private license which each individual may use for his own needs. Notation Software cannot use CoolSoft as an alternative solution for version 2 on Windows 10. CoolSoft is based on the BassMidi software from un4seen. We at Notation Software do not own a license from un4seen nor has version 2 being sold to customers with this license. The BassMidi license is free for non-commercial use but for commercial use it is expensive. Therefore CoolSoft itself does not sell the software but asks users for donations. It is up to each individual to donate to CoolSoft. As of today, CoolSoft does not offer realtime capabilites either which are essential for the realtime recording feature of Composer. These are the reasons why CoolSoft is just a workaround. Btw. we have announced on Nov. 30th, 2014 (almost one year ago) that for various reasons (see here) a certification of version 2 for Windows 10 is not possible and the support of version 2 will end this Nov. 30th, 2015. Reinhold |
Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth now working in Windows 10 version 1511
We have some good news to report for Notation Software version 2 customers who want to use Windows 10. Microsoft fixed the bug when using the Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth which I have reported on Dec. 2nd, 2014. With the new Windows 10 version 1511 sounds are audible when playing songs with version 2.
As announced one year ago (see here) we do not certify version 2 on Windows 10 and will terminate the support of version 2 at the end of this month on Nov. 30th, 2015. A license 2 stays in effect and license holders of version 2 can use the software as long as they want but without support. A version 2 license can be upgraded at a discounted upgrade price to version 3. The Upgrade Assistant on our website shows which options exist. Reinhold |
Microsoft GS Wavetable may still do not work on Windows 10
May be I was too optimistic with the last post. There are latest reports on the Microsoft Windows 10 forum that the Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth is still not fully functioning. Please see here.
With the internal "Notation Software Synth" there is now a solution available which makes our products independant of Microsoft. Reinhold |
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