ABSTRACT

The MIDI Manual is a complete reference on MIDI, written by a well-respected sound engineer and author. This best-selling guide provides a clear explanation of what MIDI is, how to use electronic instruments and an explanation of sequencers and how to use them. You will learn how to set up an efficient MIDI system and how to get the best out of your music.

The MIDI Manual is packed full of useful tips and practical examples on sequencing and mixing techniques. It also covers editors/librarians, working with a score, MIDI in mass media and multimedia and synchronisation. The MIDI spec is set out in detail along with the helpful guidelines on using the implementation chart.

Illustrated throughout with helpful photos and screengrabs, this is the most readable and clear book on MIDI available.

chapter 1|12 pages

What Is MIDI?

chapter 2|34 pages

MIDI 1.0

chapter 3|26 pages

The Hardware

chapter 4|28 pages

Electronic Instruments

chapter 5|40 pages

Sequencing

chapter 6|48 pages

Digital Audio Production

chapter 7|18 pages

Groove Tools and Techniques

chapter 8|10 pages

Editor/Librarians

chapter 9|8 pages

Music Printing Programs

chapter 10|22 pages

Multimedia and the Web

chapter 11|24 pages

Synchronization

chapter 12|38 pages

Mixing and Automation

chapter 13|26 pages

Studio Tips and Tricks

chapter |6 pages

A The MIDI Implementation Chart

chapter |2 pages

D Continued Education