Subject:Do I have VMD in my purchase?

Posted by: MidiGal

Date:3/30/2001 4:47:39 PM

I read somewhere that VMD (virtual midi driver) in not
included with my purchase of SF 5.0. What is this and do I
need it and where do I get it? Thanks

Subject:RE: Do I have VMD in my purchase?

Reply by: nlamartina

Date:3/31/2001 1:10:06 AM

A Virtual MIDI Driver is basically a software driver that
acts as a big switch board for your MIDI devices. Normally,
when a MIDI device is in use, and a second program tries to
access it, it's simply considered, "IN USE", and the
operation ceases (i.e., no simultaneous sharing). A VMD
negotiates between the programs and allows one device to be
used by multiple programs (by regulating a "loopback
setup). The motivation behind this (in SF's case) is to
allow synching, triggering, and other MIDI operations to
occur simultaneously with other programs (other than SF)
that may be using the same device. Unless you're doing this
advanced kind of work, don't worry about it. If you want
one, go check here:

http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Hubis_LoopBack_device/

Nick LaMartina