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Mudcat MIDI download, extract problem?

10 Jan 01 - 10:00 PM (#372637)
Subject: Mudcat MIDI download, extract problem?
From: Sorcha

I downloaded the Mudcat MIDI program, and it said to double click on the icon in the Program file and it would automatically extract the files. When I double clicked, I got the black screen that asked me if I wanted to extract, and I said yes......

The black screen then said there was a failure, 5 files could not be extracted.......HELP!!! I really want to learn to do MIDIs. Walk me through this, please?

10 Jan 01 - 10:20 PM (#372643)
Subject: RE: Mudcat MIDI download, extract problem?
From: MMario

uhmmm- what mudcat midi program?

10 Jan 01 - 10:51 PM (#372656)
Subject: RE: Mudcat MIDI download, extract problem?
From: Sorcha

um, this one, message #13, by snuffy......I thought it was the standard. I clicked on the This program is worth learning, download here thingie.

11 Jan 01 - 12:47 AM (#372721)
Subject: MIDITEXT Instructions
From: Joe Offer

Oh, OK, Sorcha, it's Alan of Australia's MIDITEXT program you want to learn.
  • First, put the MIDITEXT.EXE program all by itself in its own folder.
  • Next, double-click it, and it should self-extract.
  • Highlight and copy [ctrl-c] all the red text from a tune that's been posted.
  • Paste [ctrl-v] that text into a text file, and save the file.
  • Drag the file onto the Test2MID program, and it should convert the text file into a MIDI. It's a ten-second process for me, far easier than e-mailing MIDI files.
It takes some experimentation, but it's easy once you get used to it. I have to admit I avoided using it for the first several months - and I became a believer as soon as I tried it. As has been said in the thread, it can have trouble with minor keys and with some unusual things, like time signature and key changes in the middle of a tune. Good luck, Sorcha. -Joe Offer-

11 Jan 01 - 12:54 AM (#372726)
Subject: RE: Mudcat MIDI download, extract problem?
From: Sorcha

Joe, I will print and follow your instructions, but I put it in it's own folder and then double clicked......got the "failure to extract" message. I will try to follow your directions, again.......I understand now about minor to Major key changes, thanks to Snuffy, and I try never to change time sigs in the middle of tune. Will try again........Thanks.

11 Jan 01 - 12:56 AM (#372728)
Subject: RE: Mudcat MIDI download, extract problem?
From: Sorcha

Joe, the folder won't self extract.......now what?

11 Jan 01 - 11:16 AM (#372757)
Subject: RE: Mudcat MIDI download, extract problem?
From: MMario

Sorcha - have you tried downloading again? sometimes there is damage to the file.

11 Jan 01 - 12:30 PM (#372824)
Subject: RE: Mudcat MIDI download, extract problem?
From: Sorcha

I'll try that.

11 Jan 01 - 12:37 PM (#372834)
Subject: RE: Mudcat MIDI download, extract problem?
From: Sorcha

That worked that time, now I just have to figure out how to use it.....thanks Mario.