Download Yamaha Xg Midi Player
Jette Beyerlein
How to Download and Use Yamaha XG MIDI Player on Windows
If you are looking for a way to play XG MIDI files on your Windows computer, you might be interested in Yamaha XG MIDI Player. This is a software that emulates the Yamaha XG sound module and allows you to enjoy high-quality MIDI music on your PC. In this article, we will show you how to download and use Yamaha XG MIDI Player on Windows.
What is Yamaha XG MIDI Player?
Yamaha XG MIDI Player is a software that uses a virtual instrument (VSTi) plugin to reproduce the sounds of the Yamaha XG sound module. Yamaha XG is an extension of the General MIDI (GM) standard that adds more voices, effects, and controllers to enhance the musical expression of MIDI files. Yamaha XG MIDI Player can play both GM and XG MIDI files, as well as record them to WAV files.
How to Download Yamaha XG MIDI Player?
There are two versions of Yamaha XG MIDI Player available for download: S-YXG50 and S-YXG2006LE. S-YXG50 is based on the original Yamaha XG sound module, while S-YXG2006LE is based on the newer Yamaha XG Lite sound module. Both versions are 32-bit only, so you will need a 32-bit compatible Windows system or a 64-bit system with a 32-bit compatibility layer like Winevdm.
You can download Yamaha XG MIDI Player from the following sources:
- Yamaha XG Studio MIDI player/mixer (16-bit): This is a vintage and obscure MIDI player from Yamaha that used to come bundled with some Yamaha PCI driver installation discs[^1^]. It includes S-YXG50 as a VSTi plugin.
- Falcosoft Soundfont Midi Player: This is a free and versatile MIDI player that can load Soundfonts and VSTi plugins[^2^]. It does not include S-YXG50 or S-YXG2006LE, but you can download them separately from here and load them into the player.
- Free Sample MIDI Files for Yamaha GM and XG Keyboards: This is a collection of 71 sample MIDI files that you can enjoy on Yamaha GM and XG keyboards[^3^]. It does not include S-YXG50 or S-YXG2006LE, but you can use them with any MIDI player that supports them.
How to Use Yamaha XG MIDI Player?
Once you have downloaded and installed Yamaha XG MIDI Player, you can use it to play and record XG MIDI files on your Windows computer. Here are some basic steps to get you started:
- Run Yamaha XG MIDI Player. If you are using Falcosoft Soundfont Midi Player, go to the Midi Player Device Settings by clicking on the gear icon and check the box labeled "Use Bass (Soundfonts/VSTi)". Then click on the menu icon, select "Bass VST (i) Plugins", and click on "VST Instrument". Browse to the folder where you have S-YXG50.dll or S-YXG2006LE.dll and load it into the player. Click on the "Play" button to initialize the VSTi plugin.
- Open any MIDI file that you want to play by clicking on the folder icon or dragging it into the player. You should see it added to the playlist. To start the playback, click on the play button or double-click on the file name in the playlist.
- To adjust the volume, pan, reverb, chorus, and other parameters of each channel, click on the mixer icon. You can also mute or solo any channel by clicking on the M or S buttons.
- To access more features and settings of the Yamaha XG sound module, click d8cbe59d7d