How do I add RtMidi.cpp and RtMidi.h files to Visual Studio 2019 to my project?

Question

I'm trying to create a project that makes use of the RtMidi Classes. However, I have been having difficulty adding these the RtMidi.cpp and RtMidi.h files in a way that I can call the classes " RtMidiIn, RtMidiOut" etc. I have tried :

Adding the source and header file directly to my project I have tries using the Linking via the properties tab.

There really isn't much online that I have found.

Answer 1

To use RtMidi Classes, you need to follow the steps below:

1. Copy RtMidi.cpp and RtMidi.h file to the project file.
2. Right click on your project -> add existing item.
3. Add #include "RtMidi.h".