How can I play a MIDI file in my game using the win32 API?

Thread starter finchie_88
Start date Jul 20, 2006
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To play a MIDI file in a game using the Win32 API, leveraging DirectX is recommended due to the complexities involved in handling MIDI directly through the API. The user has successfully resolved several glitches in their game but is seeking guidance specifically on MIDI playback. While they are familiar with playing WAV files, they are struggling to find the necessary information for MIDI. DirectX provides more straightforward methods for audio playback, making it a more viable option for this task. Utilizing DirectX will simplify the implementation of MIDI functionality in the game.

Jul 20, 2006

finchie_88

Ok, well, I've solved a few glitches that were present in my game, although, there is one other things I need help on. (working on windows, compiler:dev-C++, using win32 API).

1. How do I get my program to play a midi. I know how to play a wav file, but can't find the right info on this.

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Jul 22, 2006

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Look into DirectX.
Doing it with just the API is going to be very difficult.

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