cant get Music to work in FF7

[DarkestDream]

I dont know why the music is not running in FF7 but it still can hear sound, Music and sound is already full. in FF7 Config, i tested the music, it not running. i am using Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth midi driver (only one in midi driver option) and test all with any midi data. i already unchecked Logarithmic Volume Control to see it, still the same result. the Sound Driver i am using is Realtek AC97 Audio. the music work fine in any other game but not in FF7. my computer spec is WinXP, already have chocobo patch. and FF7 working smoothly but the music is not. hwo i get it to work, i enjoying hearing the battle theme    

[Goku7]

Did you check to see if MIDI is muted in the Windows volume control?  If that doesn't work, try updating your sound drivers.

Why, you ask?

The Sound effects and the M$-GS softsynth use the same "Wave Device" for output.  Most of the time this isn't a problem, because drivers these days are able to cope with the M$-GS softsynth playing at the same time a sound effect is playing.

However, there is always a chance you are using an older driver that simply does not support it -- so either the M$-GS synth can play a MIDI, or an application can play a sound effect, but both can't make sound at the same time.  In the case of FF7, the older drivers won't let you have both sound and MIDI, because its trying to do both at the same time.

Finally, if that doesn't work -- try reinstalling DirectX.  And if THAT doesn't work, you might want to consider getting a new sound card.

[DarkestDream]

i didnt relized that SW Synth is muted cuzx i muted it long time ago and dont know what it is. now i can hear music, thanks for your help

[Threesixty]

Heh... that was an easy one.