hoaryhairs
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OK - I have a question- it could well show my ignorance when it comes to MIDI files, but I am, at this present time, ignorant when it comes to MIDI files so that would be fair enough. I would however appreciate an answer, if only to know that this can't be done, enabling me to stop looking for a solution.
I have some MIDI files which use separate MIDI channels for each instrument - I am looking for a 'non-expensive' software or hardware solution that would enable all the musical channels (I am not bothered about drums, etc.) to be played on a single channel, so that everything can be played on one physical, midi-enabled piano - which only receives MIDI on 1 or 2 midi channels.
I have tried garageband which imports each channel as a track and lets me combine tracks but doesn't allow me to save as MIDI (as far as I can see). I have tried using some GB to MIDI convertors but they see to keep the original MIDI data intact for some reason.
Is there a solution? It might, I suppose, be something that could be done in a MIDI player of some sort rather than have to edit the original files, although the MIDI players I have don't seem to allow this.
OR - am I just being ridiculous? Does the question even make sense?
I have some MIDI files which use separate MIDI channels for each instrument - I am looking for a 'non-expensive' software or hardware solution that would enable all the musical channels (I am not bothered about drums, etc.) to be played on a single channel, so that everything can be played on one physical, midi-enabled piano - which only receives MIDI on 1 or 2 midi channels.
I have tried garageband which imports each channel as a track and lets me combine tracks but doesn't allow me to save as MIDI (as far as I can see). I have tried using some GB to MIDI convertors but they see to keep the original MIDI data intact for some reason.
Is there a solution? It might, I suppose, be something that could be done in a MIDI player of some sort rather than have to edit the original files, although the MIDI players I have don't seem to allow this.
OR - am I just being ridiculous? Does the question even make sense?