The MIDI manual

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MIDI Manual Music is the universal language, and computers have become tools of the universe. Now you can incorporate both easily with The MIDI Manual. Audio enthusiasts, musicians, and professionals alike will find all the answers in this comprehensive text! Written as an all-around guide to this intensely popular technology, the book pro- vides a close-up look at the industry's top products. You learn how to integrate them with the IBM® PC, Macintosh®, and Atari@ Illustrations and step-by-step lessons teach you how to set up an efficient MIDI system. Plus, you learn to use your computer to expand your musical recording techniques - and your performance. The MIDI Manual helps you master the mysteries. Inside, you'll learn: ~ MIDI components, functions, and fundamentals ~ MIDI's full range of production techniques ~ The science of synchronization ~ How to combine MIDI and sync pulse timing ~ The art of sequencing In a very short time, you can orchestrate a chamber ensemble while playing the drums - all with computer memory, a few cables, and The MIDI Manual! Foreword Preface Acknowledgments 1 Introduction A Brief History Electronic Music Production MIDI in the Home MIDI in the Studio MIDI within Audio-For-Video and Film MIDI in Live Performance Summary 2 Musical Instrument Digital Interface What Is MIDI? The Digital Word The MIDI Message MIDI Channels MIDI Modes Channel-Voice Messages Channel-Mode Messages System Messages Running Status MIDI Filtering MIDI Mapping Summary 3 Hardware Systems within MIDI Production System Interconnection The MIDI Cable MIDI Ports MIDI Echo Typical Configurations Data-Management Hardware MIDI Merger MIDI Thru Box MIDI Switcher The MIDI Patchbay MIDI Data Processors MIDI Diagnostic Tools The Local Area Network The Personal Computer within MIDI Production Macintosh IBM/Compatible Atari The MIDI Interface Computer-Based MIDI ApplicatiOns and Utilities Multitasking 4 The Electronic Musical Instrument Keyboard Instruments The Synthesizer Sampling Systems The MIDI Keyboard Controller Percussion The Drum Machine Alternative Percussion Voices MIDI Drum Controllers MIDI Percussion Controllers The MIDI Guitar MIDI Wmd Controllers Summary 5 Sequencing A Basic Introduction to Sequencers Memory Recording Playback Editing Jukebox Performance Sequencers Sequencer Systems The Internal Sequencer The Hardware-Based Sequencer The Computer-Based Sequencer Drum-Pattern Editor!Sequencers Cue-List Sequencing The Algorithmic Composition Program Summary 6 MIDI-Based EditorjUbrarians The Patch Editor Universal Patch Editor The Patch Librarian Universal Patch Librarian Alternative Sources for Obtaining Patch Data 7 Music-Printing Programs Entering Music Data Editing a Score Playing Back a Score Printing a Score 8 MIDI-Based Signal Processing Effects Automation within MIDI Production Dynamic Effects Editing Via MIDI MIDI-Equipped Signal Processing and Effects Devices Equalizers Dynamic Range Changers Effects Devices Summary 9 Synchronization Synchronization between Analog Transports SMPTE Time Code Synchronization Using Time Code Set Up for Production Using Time Code Non-MIDI Synchronization Click Sync TIL and DIN Sync MIDI-Based Synchronization MIDI Sync FSK MIDI Time Code Direct Time Lock SMPTE to MIDI Converter 10 Digital Audio Technology within MIDI Production The Sample Editor Hard-Disk Recording SyntheSiS and Sample Resynthesis Distribution of Sampled Audio MIDI Sample-Dump Standard SCSI Sample-Dump Formats Computer Samplefile Formats Memory Management Random Access Memory Magnetic Media Optical Media 11 MIDI-Based Mixing and Automation Nonautomated Mixing within Electronic Music Mixing Via MIDI Dynamic Mixing Via MIDI Control-Change Messages MIDI Remote Controllers Controller Automation Software Console Automation MIDI-Based Automation Systems MIDI-Controlled Mixers The Dedicated Mixing Data Line A The MIDI 1.0 Specification* Introduction Conventions Hardware Data Format Message Types Data Types Channel Modes Power-Up Default Conditions B The MIDI Implementation Chart Guidelines for Using the Chart Detailed Explanation of the Chart Header Basic Channel Mode Note Number Velocity After Touch Pitch Bender Control Change Program Change System Exclusive System Common System Real Time Aux Messages Notes C Continued Education Magazines Books Organizations Networks Glossary Bibliography Index