This is a rather complex topic, but if you want to investigate it further, a good starting point is the Microtonal Synthesis web site. If you speak MIDI, you might wonder why we don't change the temperament of our products by using Pitch Bend messages. The problem with Pitch Bend is that the values are interpreted differently by different synthesizers. Return to the top. I hear the sound from your products, but the volume is way too low to play along with.
Many computers come with insufficient audio power for serious music applications.
First, let's make sure you are getting all the sound that your computer can produce. Make sure that both the Master Output and the Synthesizer are set to the maximum values. In Windows 3.1 you need to find the Mixer program that came with your sound card. If you have a stereo receiver in the same room as your computer, the best solution to the volume problem is to connect the LINE output of your sound card to the AUX input on your receiver or audio amplifier. Return to the top.