need a recommendation for a MIDI file reader

Posted by: Lucky2Bhere

need a recommendation for a MIDI file reader - 08/17/10 10:27 PM

I've been listening to some terrific jazz MIDI files lately. I'd like to view a transcription (on a staff) of what's been played via a MIDI file reader.

I just need to see the notes, not edit anything. Can anyone recommend a simple (minimal kb) reader, either free or low-cost. Nothing elaborate....I'm a simple guy who likes to keep his software "simple."

Thanks,

Lucky
Posted by: DonM

Re: need a recommendation for a MIDI file reader - 08/17/10 10:30 PM

I think VanBasco will do what you want, and it is free. I've had it so long I actually paid for it years ago. I think it's vanbasco.com
DonM
Posted by: Lucky2Bhere

Re: need a recommendation for a MIDI file reader - 08/17/10 10:56 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by DonM:
I think VanBasco will do what you want, and it is free. I've had it so long I actually paid for it years ago. I think it's vanbasco.com
DonM


Don....thanks....I looked at this on the VanBasco page just now. It certainly has come a long way since I last used it years ago.

I think I'm going to download that just for the tempo, key change, etc controls.

But.....it shows the notes on a piano keyboard. I wanted to look at them on a staff. I've seen programs that have "staff view" but many of them were "lightweight" that didn't read the MIDI file acurately.

Any other ideas.....or anyone?

Lucky
Posted by: Stephenm52

Re: need a recommendation for a MIDI file reader - 08/18/10 02:20 AM

Lucky, You may want to try Band in a Box. I believe you can download a demo version?
http://www.pgmusic.com/
Posted by: Bernie9

Re: need a recommendation for a MIDI file reader - 08/18/10 04:24 AM

Luck
I have been using this for years to make up and play lead sheets.
http://www.notation.com/NotationMusician.php

Bernie
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: need a recommendation for a MIDI file reader - 08/18/10 04:35 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Stephenm52:
Lucky, You may want to try Band in a Box. I believe you can download a demo version?
http://www.pgmusic.com/


Same company, but get PowerTracks...
Posted by: travlin'easy

Re: need a recommendation for a MIDI file reader - 08/18/10 07:40 AM

Power Tracks is the way to go.

Gary
Posted by: Machetero

Re: need a recommendation for a MIDI file reader - 08/18/10 07:48 AM

I have no use Powertracks from http://www.pgmusic.com/, but a lot of people like it.

I use a lot Notation Musician from Notation Software. You can convert the midi files to Fake Sheets, Easy Sheets, Piano Sheets and it give you the chords too.