How-to Help: how to listen to MIDI files on a web page
There's a message about getting a "plug-in!"
You may need to get a browser plug-in to play MIDI files, especially if you're using an older web browser or if you performed a minimal or custom installation.
There's a player, but there aren't any controls!
Upgrade your plug-in. Your player should have buttons similar to those on a DVD or CD player.
Some plug-ins will also offer volume control, a lyrics viewer, MIDI instrument configuration features, downloadable musical instruments, and other features.
Tip: If you're using an old web browser, try upgrading your browser first. You may need to install a separate MIDI plug-in after you've upgraded your browser.
If you're using Microsoft Windows:
The Media Player that comes with Windows can play MIDI files. As an alternative, the free QuickTime Player can play MIDI files as well as movies, and includes a complete set of General MIDI musical instruments. The MIDI files on this website are optimized for playback in the QuickTime Player.
QuickTime download site
Troubleshooting Guide
If you're using a Macintosh:
The free QuickTime Player can play MIDI files as well as movies, and includes a complete set of General MIDI musical instruments.
QuickTime download site
Troubleshooting Guide
If you're using Linux, BSD, or Unix:
The Unix MIDI Plugin (UMP) is available for Linux, various BSDs, Solaris, IRIX, and many other popular Unix flavors. Try the Timidity package, too.
Test your MIDI plug-in
Click on the controls to listen to the music!
Still having problems?
Are your speakers plugged in and turned on? Are your headphones plugged in? (Even I have had problems like that!)
If the MIDI file is playing very quietly, also check your computer's volume settings (especially if you've turned the volume down so that the alert sounds aren't so loud).
If all else fails: restart your browser. Sometimes you'll need to do that so that the browser will enable the MIDI plug-in.