+<p>
+ MIDNAM files assign human-readable names to the "sound coordinates" (Program
+ Change, Bank Select) of MIDI synthesizers and devices. A number of MIDNAM
+ files come bundled with Ardour; if the MIDNAM for a device is not included
+ with Ardour, <a href="@@midnam-ref">a custom MIDNAM file can be created</a>
+ for device in question.
+</p>
+
+<h3>Selecting a device</h3>
+
+<p>
+ Selecting a MIDNAM is only possible if there is no MIDI synth on the track in
+ question or the MIDI synth does not have a MIDNAM associated with it. In this
+ case, it is possible to select the desired MIDNAM from a combobox in the MIDI
+ track's header, usually directly below the track's fader. See <a
+ href="@@midi-track-controls">MIDI Track Controls</a> for more details.