Musical Instrument Digital Interfacedigital musical data transmission
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history of music synthesis
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In 1983 several commercial instrument manufacturers agreed on a way of interconnecting instruments so that they could work together or in conjunction with a personal computer. The resultant specification, called Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI), has become universally accepted by musicians and instrument builders. MIDI embodies the means for transmitting commands that tell which...
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history of music synthesis electronic instrument
In 1983 several commercial instrument manufacturers agreed on a way of interconnecting instruments so that they could work together or in conjunction with a personal computer. The resultant specification, called Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI), has become universally accepted by musicians and instrument builders. MIDI embodies the means for transmitting commands that tell which...
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- MIDIWorld
- Information on MIDI and its relationship to computers and synthesizers. Includes MIDI files with styles ranging from classical, early music, and jazz to original compositions from contributors. Offers links to synthesizer manufacturers and retailers and to companies providing software. Also contains a MIDI Composer’s Forum for discussing various aspects of MIDI and computerized music.
- The MIDIWeb
- Overview of MIDI technology, ranging from introductory articles to advanced information on programming. Includes MIDI files, shareware and freeware programs, and technical resources on schematics and utilities for audio and MIDI applications.
- How Stuff Works - Entertainment - How Making Music with MIDI Works
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