Workaround for silenced Notation version 2 in Windows 10

[Sherry C]

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 )

• We are working on an internal synth that uses soundfonts for our software so that folks won't have to install any third-party software, nor fuss with the settings in order to get good sounds with Windows 10. That is now in testing and is looking really good. We plan to release it soon.
• Unless something has changed just recently, you will also need a virtual MIDI cable to be able to use SynthFont. You can get a single virtual MIDI cable free at http://nerds.de/en/download.html - you want the last download for LoopBe1. You can find full tutorial videos on how to work with these on our Tutorial Videos page here in the forum.
• The CoolSoft Virtual MIDI Synth does not require a virtual MIDI cable and is probably the easiest solution for now. It usually gives you sound right off, but some users have had to "fiddle" with settings.
• If you don't rely on the default GS Wavetable for your sound (ie. you use an external keyboard, third-party sound library, etc.) then you should still be able to use those MIDI devices UNLESS they are affected by the changes in the Windows 10 operating system. You'll need to check the manufacturer's website if you're experiencing issues.

Enjoy!
Sherry