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From: Shawn Hargreaves <ShawnH AT Probe DOT co DOT uk>
To: djgpp AT delorie DOT com
Subject: Re: MIDI sounds funky in Allegro...
Date: Wed, 4 Aug 1999 09:54:07 +0100 
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Jeff K writes:
> Hi. I've got a simple question regarding MIDI playback in DOS, using
> Allegro.  The playback sounds computerized, and kind of funny in DOS,
while
> it sounds normal (probably because of better patch files) in Windows.  Is
> there a way to use these sound patches in DOS w/Allegro?

It would be useful if you mentioned what type of soundcard you have,
and which Allegro drivers you are using.

At a guess, Windows is using some kind of wavetable hardware, while
Allegro is using the Adlib FM synth. Try some different Allegro
drivers instead, for example the MPU or DIGMID (you need patches
for that: see the Allegro website for info about where to get them).


	Shawn Hargreaves.