Midi Playback Device

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Is Windows' Midi Playback Device (in Sound/Audio options in the control panel) built into a soundcard? Mine is "Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth", and I hate it.

I use Guitar Pro 5.2 to write music for my band, and I love using RSE. However, I need to use ASIO4ALL as RSE's output, because otherwise it is out of sync with regular MIDI. I used to have a soundcard with a different Midi Playback Device, so I was able to use ASIO4ALL, but that soundcard doesn't work anymore. Instead, I'm using my onboard soundcard (a SigmaTel HD), which uses the Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth. ASIO4ALL doesn't have support for this, so RSE works terribly. Could I download some type of midi replacement software, or do I need to buy a new soundcard?

I'd appreciate any help or advice on what to do.
 
Microsoft wavetable thingy is just part of windows and is the default midi for windows.

If you just need to playback midi, you can use a DAW software with a soft synth. Lots of free stuff to do this with, but not real high quality.

On board soundcard is very basic for music stuff, and I would consider looking at something better. There are all kind of options for guitar players. What you want is an audio interface (this also acts as your soundcard). Most interfaces will also come with a DAW software and some softsynths (usually the "Lite" version ) but perfect to get you started.

Look up audio interface on this forum and you'll find all kinds of posts.

Welcome to the world of digital audio recording. Once you get started, there is a whole world of stuff waiting for you.
 
Hey, thanks. I'm trying to play RSE (Realistic Sound Engine - a lot better than midi for stuff like guitars and drums) along with MIDI, so I'm trying to actually change my default MIDI, if that's possible.

I'll take your advice on getting an audio interface though, it's basically an external sound card, right?
 
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