Use Adlib MIDI Map with Sound Blaster Internal Synthesizer
ID: Q85179
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The information in this article applies to:
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Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11
SYMPTOMS
When you play a MIDI (.MID) file on a Creative Labs Sound Blaster (DSP
revision 1.0 and 1.5) internal synthesizer, no output is heard.
The following Windows error message may be displayed:
The current MIDI setup references a MIDI device which is not
installed on your system. Do you want to continue?
[Yes] [No]
In other cases, the file seems to play but you can't hear the sound. There
is no error message.
CAUSE
The MIDI Mapper is configured incorrectly.
If the error message occurs, then the MIDI Mapper is configured to use a
hardware device that is not installed in the PC.
If the error message isn't displayed but no sound is produced, the MIDI
Mapper is configured with the Port Name as "Creative Labs Sound Blaster
1.0" or the "Creative Labs Sound Blaster 1.5" and is attempting to send
the MIDI data to an external synthesizer connected to the sound board
using an add-on MIDI interface. Unless an external synthesizer is
connected, no sound is played.
RESOLUTION
You must select "Adlib" or "Adlib general" in the MIDI Mapper.
- From the Control Panel, run MIDI Mapper.
- Set the Name to Adlib or Adlib General.
- Save your changes and restart Windows.
MORE INFORMATION
Windows version 3.1 supplies multimedia drivers for the Creative Labs
Sound Blaster 1.0 and 1.5. The Adlib driver is installed with these
cards to access the built-in Synthesizer chip.
To properly address the internal synthesizer chip on the Sound
Blaster, the MIDI Mapper should be set to "Adlib" or "Adlib general."
For more information, contact Creative Labs technical support.
The Sound Blaster product here is manufactured by a vendor independent
of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding
this product's performance or reliability.
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3.10 3.11 MWIN Media Player
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Version : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Platform : WINDOWS
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