We release MIDIs when we are satisfied that they meet our own high standards. We won't just throw stuff at you so we can keep up with the Joneses.

We release MIDIs when we have secured the proper licensing

In times when revenue is high, we release more.  During slow periods, we release less.

In the early days, we released 20 per month.  A few years ago, that was reduced to about 8 per month.  

However, history is not an accurate guage as to what will be in the future.  When revenue picks up, releases will jump up.

In a worst case scenario, we will never fall less than 1 per month - again, this is a "worst case scenario".

We fully understand that a vibrant and active CYBERMIDI is what keeps members coming back and we'll do whatever we can to keep you as a satisfied member.   The purpose of this FAQ is to ensure you understand what happens in down times - and these down times happen every year.

However, you can convert MIDI files to audio - mp3 for example - by using the appropriate software (type is commonly known as DAW).  You may want to edit the files first to remove unneeded parts, change sounds, change keys, etc.  Usually, the same software can do the trick, or you can use any MIDI sequencing program.

Let's try to resolve the problem. If you have a "status bar" on the bottom of your browser, hover your mouse over our PLAY button. You will see something like javascript:play)cm12345,MIDI (OR MP3). That's a starting point. If some demos play and other do not, you can determine whether it's the MIDI files or the mp3s.

• First, make sure you have Javascript enabled. If you don't know, check out this web site: http://viperdb.scripps.edu/enable_javascript.php


• Ok, so Javascript is enabled. The next step, while sounds obvious happens to all of us. Make sure your sound is turned up on your computer.


• Close any other programs using your MIDI sound driver. For example, if you have another MIDI program open, you may not hear any sound from the demos.


• Ensure that sound "plugins" are installed in your broswer. If they are not, or you are unsure, we suggest: Windows USERs: WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER or REAL PLAYER.  We recommend: QUICKTIME. If the plugin is not installed, look at the bottom of the demo window. Is there a box that says something like, "click in to install plugin"? Did an alert open somewhere near the top of your browser that says a plugin is needed? If yet, click to install the suggested plugin. Once installed, sound should now work.


• Check your firewall settings. Although not usually a problem with MIDI (probably more realistic for mp3s), on some rare occasions it has been reported that turning off the firewall or creating an exception fixed the problem.

If you are using Quicktime and still cannot hear the MIDI demos, try this procedure:

- Launch Quicktime
- Go to Edit > Preferences > Quicktime Preferences
- Select "Browser Plug-in" from the Drop-down Menu
- Click "Mime Settings"
- Enable the file types you wish Quicktime to handle (including .MP3 and MIDI). Do not enable Flash.
- Click "OK"

• If all else fails, try these web sites:
  

http://www.nosystemsounds.com/

http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?t=206210

To download from the Members Only MIDI section, simply click on the song TITLE on the page.  Do not click anything (other than the close button) in the pop up demo box.