EQUIPMENT

I have always been a big fan of the Roland Sound Canvas since day one. I find it very
practical to use, reasonably priced and the sounds are about as real as you can get
from any midi sound module. I originally started with the SC-55 and have now upgraded
to the new SC-88 Pro.

If a straight forward midi file is required I just use the SC-88 Pro, but if the client
requires back-tracks then I use the Alessis D4 drum module for the drums. The D4
has 4 outputs which enables me to get a good overall kit sound by separating the kick,
snare, toms and hi-hats / cymbals. At the same time I use one of the extra outputs
on the Sound Canvas to route the bass into it`s own channel on the mixer.

SOFTWARE

As far as I am concerned there is only one midi-sequencing software package to look at
and that is CAKEWALK.

I have been a CAKEWALK user since the early dos days, and although I have all the
upgrades up to PRO AUDIO 7.00, I still use WINCAKE ver 3.00 for most of my midi
sequencing.

On the audio side I am using SOUND FORGE & SAW PLUS.

FREE MIDI FILES

I have quite a list of midi files that I have programmed, collected, recieved & traded
over the years. I have put the list up here so you can download it. If you e-mail me
marking your mail MIDI FILE LIST, I will forward any midi files that you require from
the list (within reasonable sizes). Also, I will post the list at regular intervals to the
"alt.binaries.sounds.midi" newsgroup so you can download it from there.

DISCLAIMER

THE FILES ON THE MADHOUSE MUSIC MIDI FILE LIST ARE FOR FREE AND I DO
NOT WISH TO TRADE, SELL OR GAIN BY THEIR EXCHANGE OVER THE INTERNET.

IF BY ANY CHANCE THERE ARE MIDI FILES ON MY LIST WHICH BELONG TO YOU
AND/OR BREACH ANY COPYRIGHT LAW WHICH IN TURN UPSETS YOU THEN
PLEASE INFORM ME AND I WILL REMOVE THE OFFENDING FILE/S FROM THE
LIST, FLUSH THEM DOWN THE TOILET AND SEND YOU A BOX OF KLEENEX.

HELP

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
THE MIDI FILE LIST.