MIDI files consist of a number of separate "tracks" which normally represent the different instrument that are playing. In addition, the vanBasco website also has a search engine which allows you to find MIDI files on the Internet. As well as simply playing the files, it provides a lot of details about the file and the tracks within the file, allowing you to control parameters during the playback. This calls itself a Karaoke player because it plays "Karaoke" files as well as "MIDI" files (which are very similar).
We recommend the MIDI Player from vanBasco Software which is free to download. If your PC is unable to play Midi files or you are looking for something more sophisticated, then there are several specialist applications available. You will find that many browsers, plug-ins and pre-installed software support the Midi format, so most people can play Midi files simply by clicking them. Nearly all the MIDI files on mfiles were created directly from Sibelius sheet music versions, and you can find out more about this process in our description of file types. The very small file size also means that MIDI is ideal for downloading music over the Internet, and that is why web-sites offering MIDI files are so popular on the web. You can capture MIDI output easily from an electronic keyboard, and use sequencer programs to edit parts together to create a piece of music. Although MIDI was developed to allow electronic instruments to exchange data, it is a very useful file type for playing music on a computer.