How to convert floppy discs to mp3?

[ginge]

Anyone out there got any idea on how to convert old backing music on floppy discs (eg.Yamaha MDF2 midi file player) to mp3 format. I now have a Roland Sd50 sound canvas and I have tried a midi lead into my old Roland D20 keyboard into the SD50 with a usb cable into the computer, but I cant get a signal through to the Sonar Le recording program that comes with the SD50, theres a signal in the sd50 alright but it wont record on the computer. I have a lot of mp3 backings on usb memory stick, but any of my original material is still on floppy discs. ]LAURIE STEPHENSON[ Regards Laurie

 

[mjbphotos]

Midi is not sound. Are you sure you have midi data on the floppies? IF so, transfer the files to your computer, then to the device which will create audio. Record the audio track, convert to MP3.

 

[Shadow_7]

You can capture the output (if you have line level outputs or similar options). Worst case put a mic near the speakers. Assuming that you still have that gear. If you have the .MID files you can take several other routes. Not that you'll have the same samples or effects going those routes. Fluidsynth or Timidity in linux to convert .mid to .wav. Not the most intuitive or option packed options, but quite functional once you get past the learning curve. Many means to an end. The usual composing software can read and render the .mid files in some way. It really depends on what format your old synth tracks are in.

I guess the most basic of questions, do you still have a floppy disk reader to copy the raw data? It's been a few years since I've seen one of those on an off the shelf computer. Although I still have drives and machines in storage with 5 1/4" drives. As well as 3.5" floppies.

 

[jacksonstewart]

thanks for telling this dude..