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Midi Quest Features

Midi Quest 9 and Midi Quest XL include an extensive set of standard features listed below. For in-depth coverage, you can click on the options found under "Features" in the column on the left. Midi Quest 9 also has and extensive list of unique and advanced features which are covered in the Advanced pages. These features set Midi Quest 9 apart from all other editor/librarian software.

Midi Quest Basics
  • Supports Macintosh OS X v10.2 and higher and OS 9.2
  • Save / Load  all instrument data to/from disk
  • Supports all MIDI instrument/device data types Including patches, banks combis, multis, rhythm, system, etc.
Librarian
  • Save & Load all types of SysX data
  • Librarian Drivers support 500+ instruments
  • Solo Quest supports only one instrument
  • Open an unlimited number of Banks, Groups, DBases, and Libraries
  • 3 types of MIDI THRU rechannelization
  • Hands-off automated control of your patch bay
  • Export SysX in MIDI file, MIDIX/Cakewalk, and Text formats
  • Easy Internet - transmit MIDIX format files to your instruments
  • Unique online "Fast Tips" Help simplifies MIDI communication
  • Configurable file extension & directory for each instrument
  • Desktop Load/Save - store and retrieve entire screen layouts
  • Supports 32 individual MIDI ports
  • "File Linking" allows many files to use the same data
Bank Editors
  • All of the organization and editing commands you'll ever need
  • 5 Types of intelligent patch randomization
  • Automated transfer of patches into patch libraries
  • Save Bank names to Cakewalk's Track Parameters window
Patch Editors
  • Custom designed editors
  • Simultaneously open an unlimited number of different editors
  • Advanced graphic editing with all the tools you need
  • Randomize, Restore, or Copy & Paste any combination of parameters
  • All edits are immediately sent to the instrument
  • Easy to use "Grab and Drag" editing or direct numeric entry
  • Floating Editors - make your own mini-editors, take them outside the program frame and place them over a sequencer for interactive editing
  • VNRPN - Virtual Non-Registered Parameter Numbers allow you to assign any controller to any parameter in an editor for remote control editing
  • Optional numeric display for graphic parameters
  • Pop-up window for extended parameter selection
  • Instrument specific help for each editor
  • Create/Modify editors with Tech Quest
  • Combi/Multi editors show names of patches being selected
Sets
  • Provides integration between each  type of SysX data allowing you to treat an instrument as a whole
  • Think of a Set as a virtual representation of your instrument's memory
  • Offers intelligent integrated Parent/Child hierarchical editing
Collection
  • Store sounds and banks from different MIDI devices together in one file
  • Create and restore complete MIDI System "Snapshot" with one click
  • Extensive set of editing and organizational tools
Libraries
  • Make a master listing of all of your instrument's patches
  • each library can hold a virtually unlimited number of patches
  • Open an unlimited number of Libraries
  • Find all duplicates (with or without matching names)
  • Automated intelligent keyword assignment
  • Keyword sensitive auditioning - audition sequence is sensitive to the type of sound being played)
  • Find similar sounds or patches
  • Add descriptive comments to each sound
  • Add identifying keywords to quickly find specific types of patches
  • Sort sounds 3 ways including alphabetically
  • Extensive set of editing and organizational tools
Sound Checker
  • Comprehensive sound auditioning tools for sound development/auditioning
  • Standard MIDI File Sequencer plays Type 0 and Type 1 files
  • All functions are active while playing
  • Complete Graphic MIDI Systems Analysis
  • Trigger custom defined notes, chords and arpeggios
Other Goodies
  • Ships on CD ROM with the following benefits...
  • Includes an extensive patch collection of over 70,000 unique patches along with other SysX data
  • Not copy protected with easy to use program installer
  • Dedicated Technical Support email and support line
  • New and updated instrument support available for download
  • Can read data files from DOS, Mac, Amiga and Atari versions of Midi Quest
  • Easy upgrades to Midi Quest XL (from Midi Quest.)
Hardware Requirements / Software Compatibility
  • MIDI interface OSX: any MIDI interface supported by OS X (including MAudio interfaces)
  • MIDI interface OS9: serial MIDI interface supported by OMS (MAudio USB interfaces do not work)
  • Minimum hardware: G4 with 128MB RAM, 60 MB hard drive space
  • Suggested hardware: G4 with 256MB RAM, 80MB HD space
  • Software: OS X 10.2 or OS 9.2