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Arguably the Web's single most popular sound format, the MIDI file is everywhere these days.
A small data file, a MIDI file contains a musical sequence that can drive your sound card or electronic musical instrument if it has General MIDI (GM), General Standard (GS) or Extended General MIDI (XG) compatability. (Virtually all sounds cards do).
If you've ever encountered a Web page that featured background music, odds are you're listening to a MIDI file. The same goes for if you've ever received a "digital postcard."
From classical music to rock 'n' roll to techno: no matter what your musical tastes, you can find your favorite tunes in MIDI format somewhere on the Web if you look hard enough.
If you're going to be downloading MIDI files off the Web, then you'll want to check out our free music software section, which features the Web's best freeware programs for playing your sound files.
Please send us E-mail if you're aware of any such free sound-related resources that we haven't listed below.
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 Glenn's 70's & 80's Rockin' MIDI Site - A well-designed free sounds site, Glenn serves up over hundreds of classic rock, pop and Top 40 MIDI files, organized by artist. If you can't find what you're looking for, send Glenn a request and he'll see if he can locate it for you from his huge collection.
- MIDI Farm - This archive contains over 12,000 free MIDI and Karaoke files. There's a local search engine to help you find what you need. All files are "believed to be in the public domain." (i.e. free). Categories include anime, big band, bluegrass, Christian, holiday, classical, contemporary, country, dance, Disney, drum patterns, film, funk, game, Irish, Jazz, pop, ragtime, show tunes, TV, video games and more. There's also a comprehensive selection of MIDI utilities for both Macs and PCs. An interesting section on this site is "The Barn," which offers a live chat room, where you can meet fellow MIDI fans and discuss issues with product specialists and company reps.
- MIDIWorld International - Here's a huge resource that covers a broad spectrum of free MIDI files from around the world. We particularly enjoy the selection of top hits by country, which shows you, at a glance, what's hot everywhere from Brazil to Vietnam. MIDIWorld also offers a good roundup of MIDI by genre. Categories include Broadway hits, bluegrass, big band, classical, country, disco, classical guitar, jazz, golden oldies, New Age, polka, ragtime, rock and TV themes.
- ~Mystiqal's~ Music Room - If you enjoy rock and pop, this is a must-visit site. There's over 555 MIDI tunes available here, representing many genres of rock 'n' roll from the 1970s through today. Selections include classic tunes by such stalwarts as the Stones, Dylan, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac and Neil Young. There's also a nice "Alternative" section, which includes artists like Alanis Morissette, Radiohead and Sarah McLachlan.
 AUM~Sparky's Top 100 MIDI Download - Mike White offers a fast-growing collection of free MIDI sound files at this site. There's an eclectic selection here, including golden oldies, rock & country tunes, themes and holiday tunes.
- Absolute MIDI - A fine source for free sounds, this site offers almost 2,000 MIDI files. Categories include "Artists & Bands," which has over 1,200 rock and pop selection, categorized by artist. The files also include sounds from movies & TV, musicals and games.
- Random Tag-A-Long MIDI - Using this free script, you can easily add MIDI sound to your own Web page. All you need to do and place their two-line JavaScript on your page and your visitors will then have access to over 270 random MIDI files. The code launches a small pop-up box that can be minimized. There are several backgrounds available to match your site.
- Scour.Net - Searching for a particular MIDI file on the Web? Or, for that matter, any type of multimedia file? Then check out this search engine. Our query for the word "Beatles," returned almost 800 matches, most of which were MIDI files. Be sure to read Scour.Net's disclaimer.
- Guitar Online - This relatively small but growing German archive features not only free MIDIs, but also guitar chords, so you may learn to play the tunes yourself, while you listen to them. All documents are in ZIP form for faster downloads. A nice idea.
- Valkhorn.com - No matter what type of music you dig, you'll likely find something worthwhile at this quality, eclectic free MIDI archive. Their constantly-updated listings are broken down conveniently by category. Genres include Broadway & show tunes, cartoons, classic rock, classical, country, music from games, jazz & big band, ragtime, TV & movie themes, New Age and techno.
- J's Abode MIDIs - Here's a small, but growing collection of cool MIDI files. Categories include TV & movie themes, rock & pop, dance & disco and alternative music.
- The Midi-Place - A nicely-designed free MIDI resource from Denmark, this site offers many sound files, arranged alphabetically by artist. There are movie and TV themes, jazz and Danish-related files. Lots of top popular music artists are here, as well. Tell Leif we sent you.
- The Midi Cafe - Darcy serves up a nice selection of popular music MIDIs at this site, arranged by artist. If you don't see the MIDI file you're looking for, E-mail him and he'll "have it within a week."
- Classy Midi - A site that features free MIDI files that are "especially re-arranged for optimal playback on SoundBlaster cards." There aren't as many MIDI files here as you get at some places, but what content there is here is of good quality. Three new tunes (usually pop) are posted weekly.
- The MidiPlanet - Good selection of metal, alternative and classic rock MIDI tunes at this comprehensive, fast-loading Danish site. Selections are arranged alphabetically by artist (and broken down by album). You'll find stalwarts like Aerosmith, the Stones and Black Sabbath, as well as newer bands like The Mighty Mighty Bosstones and No Doubt. Big selections of tunes by Metallica and Nirvana.
- The Punk and Metal MIDI Archives - Like the title says: this is a cybershine to the loudest genre in music. Lots of free remastered and/or hand sequenced files available here from many artists. A must for metal heads.
- MIDIPalace98 - This Malaysian site offers lots of "hand-picked" MIDI files here in uncompressed form, so you can just click them to hear them. However, you'll need a Java-enhanced browser (read: a non-ancient browser) to access this site. Categories include music in the following categories: Asian, Hymns, Jazz, Themes and more.
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