midi file with vlc 2.0.3 ?

[CSGalloway]

Is it possible to play a MIDI file with vlc 2.0.3? I have seen mention of Fluidsynth in other threads but not sure......

[bat999]

Is it possible to play a MIDI file with vlc 2.0.3?

Yes.
The tutorial is here ---> http://www.remlab.net/op/vlc-midi.shtml

[CSGalloway]

bat999,

I looked at the remlab link and seems I have to download more stuff - even though Fluidsynth MIDI synthesizer does appear in the Tools -> Plugins and extensions -> Plugins tab. And the site doesn't say how to install for Windows users...?

[bat999]

... seems I have to download more stuff

Yes, it needs an .sf2 soundfont.
Lots are available on internet.

I use "PC51" with Windows XP.
Probably downloaded from here ---> http://www.personalcopy.com/home.htm
Sound Fonts > Big Soundfonts

Put soundfont file in VLC folder (or somewhere else).

...And the site doesn't say how to install for Windows users...?

Remi's tutorial isn't only for Linux.

[Lotesdelere]

http://wiki.videolan.org/Midi

[CSGalloway]

It is installed but VLC doesn't sahow the HH:MM:SS of the file. Is this a bug with the plugin ?

[edwardw]

It is installed but VLC doesn't sahow the HH:MM:SS of the file. Is this a bug with the plugin ?

Yes, it is a known problem; not sure if it can be fixed at all.