The K Desktop Environment

The KMid Handbook

Version 1.07.00
Last updated: 08/04/1999

Antonio Larrosa Jiménez

larrosa@kde.org

This Handbook describes KMid Version 1.7

KMid is a midi/karaoke multimedia player


Table of Contents
1. Introduction
1.1. KMid's features
2. General usage
2.1. Opening songs
2.2. Playing songs
2.3. Displaying lyrics
3. Collections
3.1. Creating a collection
3.2. The Temporary Collection
3.3. Adding songs to a collection (how to use AutoAdd)
3.4. Removing songs from collections
3.5. Playing in order or at random
3.6. Selecting a song from a collection
3.7. Deleting a collection
4. Midi Maps
4.1. What is a midi map ?
4.2. Do I need a midi map ?
4.3. Creating a midi map
4.3.1. The PATCHMAP section
4.3.2. The KEYMAP section
4.3.3. The CHANNELMAP section
4.3.4. The OPTIONS section
4.4. Using midi maps
5. Advanced features
5.1. The Channel View
5.1.1. Changing instruments
5.1.2. Changing the look mode
5.2. The Tempo LCD
6. Key bindings
7. Installation
7.1. How to obtain KMid
7.2. Requirements
7.3. Compilation and installation
8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
9. Final notes
9.1. Some tips and tricks
9.2. Hall of KMid's friends
9.3. About the author