This section describes some of the most common MIDI configuration tasks for MIDI equipment arrangements that include more than one external MIDI device, or which include an extra software synthesizer that you might install to supplement the sounds normally provided with your sound card. For instructions in more common MIDI configuration tasks, see Procedures for Common MIDI Configuration Tasks.

The procedures described in this section are:

Installing a Software Synthesizer

Adjusting for the Delay of Some MIDI Output Devices

Preparing Bank, Patch, and Drum Note Names for a MIDI Device

Configuring a New External MIDI Sound Module

How to Handle Devices Connected With MIDI Thru Cables

How to Save Effort if You Rearrange Your MIDI Equipment Often