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Ok, here's the deal: I'm working on several projects right now, but technical difficulties keep me stuck.
First question: does anyone know a way to convert midi files to wave/mp3 files? I searched some programs but to no avail (ok, techically I found them, but they all cost bloody money, which is something I can't afford), so recommendations are welcome.
Also I know that some prgrams allow you to record sounds from your pc (including midi playback tracks) and store them to audio files - can someone explain what programs I need and how this is done?
Quality isn't meant to be the best - the reason is that I'm making some kind of "audio scrapbooks" for my bandmates to practice with, but some of them can't work with pc's so I need to make audio cd's of those files for them (and they're midi projects, made with CakeWalk Music Creator).
Part two: I've been asked to make an intro for a cd; short, simple and to the point keyboard intro. Problem is, I can't wait for someone to borrow me a keyboard, so I was wondering if someone could suggest me some "virtual synth" program to sequence stuff on my pc and later export it as an audio file of some sort. If I like it, I might use it for other projects too (mostly intro for my bands; don't fear bedroom ambient masturbation from me).
I've already tried Fruity Loops but I have a hard time getting it to work. My best bet would be something that works with a piano roll (a la Cakewalk Music Creator) with some cool plug-ins/effects to make it sound more organic.
Thanks in advance!
P.S.: I wasn't sure where to place this topic; since it concerns music making I thought it would fit here best... If it belongs in Helheim, sorry for the inconvenience.
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