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DirectMusic Producer content is played back through one or more output ports. The default output port is the Microsoft Synthesizer, which is installed on the system as part of Microsoft DirectMusic.
Other output ports that can be used with DirectMusic Producer include:
Typically, all sounds are played through a single port. However, it is possible to configure an audiopath so that different PChannels are played through different ports. For information about organizing PChannel assignments for playback devices, see Audiopath Designer.
DirectMusic Producer follows the General MIDI specification for sending instrument information to any playback devices you use. If you want to use MIDI hardware equipment for playback, the hardware must accept General MIDI patch changes. Most Windows-compatible sound cards are General MIDI compliant. If you do not have a General MIDI device, DirectMusic Producer cannot use the correct instrument sounds. In this case, it is recommended that all playback use the Microsoft Synthesizer.