Midi Files...

Alright, I want to use some midi files I found off the internet for my game I'm making (is that leagal?) . I know Midi files can be a pain in the butt. I dont really wanna pay 30$ for a converter into mp3 or wav.


backroundmusic2 = PlayMusic ( file$ + "themusic.mid" )
If backroundmusic2 = 0 Then
RuntimeError "music didnt load"
EndIf


(Sorry i know know how to get those pretty blue boxes around the code)

The music never loads. Does anyone know where to get a free midi converter or possibly how to get blitz to load the music?

Your syntax is correct, so the problem must lie elsewhere, such as incorrect file path, file name, or corrupt file.

Apparantly you haven't checked out:
http://www.mp3recorder.biz/

is playing a midi file a new type of thing that i would need to update b3d for? i'd bet $100 that the file path/name is right becuase i've checked it a trillion times. The file isnt corrupt becuase i can play it in Windows media player.

i have checked out many midi to mp3/wav converter but they all cost money.

money i dont have :(

mp3recorder is a free trial! I've used it to convert my own .midi files.

Move 'themusic.mid' to the same folder as your blitz executable. Then try your code (obviously without the "file$+" part) and see what results you get.

Midi files are not a pain in the butt.

Usually, NO. Read my Copyright FAQ in my signature for more info.

You could read [ faq 2 ]: What are the forum codes?

Well im thinking that its actully blitz itslef that's got the problem. I've tried like 8 different midi files and none of them ever work. I still cant figure why they won't play. I've tried making the code into a exe, debug on, debug off, and everything in between.

It just doesnt work.

Send me a .midi file and I will try it.

Blitz is fine. Midi files work fine for me.

Ok I sent 2 mid files to your email, check it out when you get a chance.

I have looked in the forum achives and it seems im not the only one who has had this problem

Works fine for me.

Note that I have version 1.87 of Blitz3D.

Well i have Version 1.91 and it seems never to work. I suppose the question why will remain un-answered for a while, unless somebody else can give a reason why.

Do you have any trouble playing other kinds of files (.wav, .mp3, .ogg)?

no i only have problems with mid files