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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......

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

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...?

... 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.

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

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.