Hi ! I am learning Pd-Extented. So far so good, very interesting. On Mac I can redirect [noteout] on the Apple MIDI "IAC Driver 1", open "Simple Synth" with inputs from "IAC Driver 1", it offers a catalog of instruments, and get piano or organ notes from [noteout]. Easy, ok.
BUT I need for a friend to do the same on Windows and I can't find something as simple as "Simple Synth". What is the *shortest* way (not a big DAW) to get virtual instruments notes on Windows from [noteout] ?
Something like a virtual synth with instruments, but simple, no ADSR buttons, envelopes, etc. Just the instruments. If it's impossible to find , ok for the lightest
FREE of course.
Thanks a lot.

http://www.kvraudio.com

as Gromit mentioned
http://www.kvraudio.com is the good place to find free instruments
or google -> free vst synth , free standalone synth etc
you will also need some sort of virtual midi cable that would work like Apple MIDI "IAC Driver on windows
try
http://www.nerds.de/en/loopbe1.html
and free vst host if you go vsti s route
you can also try to find standalone synth apps that wont require vst host