This document provides an overview of MIDI, including basic concepts, connections, instruments, applications, and standard formats. MIDI is a digital protocol that allows electronic musical instruments and computers to communicate and is still widely used today.
This document provides an overview of MIDI, including basic concepts, connections, instruments, applications, and standard formats. MIDI is a digital protocol that allows electronic musical instruments and computers to communicate and is still widely used today.
This document provides an overview of MIDI, including basic concepts, connections, instruments, applications, and standard formats. MIDI is a digital protocol that allows electronic musical instruments and computers to communicate and is still widely used today.
This document provides an overview of MIDI, including basic concepts, connections, instruments, applications, and standard formats. MIDI is a digital protocol that allows electronic musical instruments and computers to communicate and is still widely used today.
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MIDI 101: The Basics
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• Basic Concepts & Terms
• MIDI Connections • Computers & MIDI • MIDI Instruments • MIDI Software Applications • MIDI Standardized Formats & Files • MIDI & Digital Audio Overview MIDI Basics Musical Instrument Digital Interface MIDI Basics Musical Instrument Digital Interface • Designed to connect electronic music instruments MIDI Basics Musical Instrument Digital Interface • Designed to connect electronic music instruments • Digital (0s & 1s) MIDI Basics Musical Instrument Digital Interface • Designed to connect electronic music instruments • Digital (0s & 1s) • A set of standardized messages that allow different electronic devices to communicate (interface) with each other MIDI Basics • First introduced in 1983 MIDI Basics • First introduced in 1983 • MIDI isn’t hardware or software MIDI Basics • First introduced in 1983 • MIDI isn’t hardware or software • It’s a universal “digital language” and means of communication for music technology
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(digital words) Note On/Off
Note Number
MIDI consists of performance
information—like print music MIDI Basics • MIDI is completely independent of the audio circuitry—it’s not sound.
Note On; Note Number; Velocity; Note Off
IN OUT THRU L R MIDI AUDIO MIDI Connections MIDI Cable • A cable with a 5-pin DIN connector on each end. MIDI Connections MIDI Ports
IN OUT THRU To next MIDI IN • IN – Receives MIDI information • OUT – Transmits MIDI information • THRU – Passes along MIDI information MIDI Connections MIDI “Master” instrument • The instrument that sends information MIDI “Slave” instrument • The instrument that receives information IN OUT THRU
IN OUT THRU
Slave
Master MIDI Connections Daisychaining • Process of using the IN and THRU ports to connect several MIDI devices together
IN OUT THRU IN THRU
IN OUT THRU Computers & MIDI MIDI Interface • A device that is used to connect a computer to a MIDI system • Provides the MIDI IN and OUT ports for connection to a MIDI device • Translates MIDI data into a computer’s own machine language Computers & MIDI Connecting a MIDI Interface
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IN OUT Computers & MIDI MIDI Devices with USB Ports • Allows MIDI keyboards and sound modules to be directly connected to a computer • Eliminates need for a MIDI interface Computers & MIDI MIDI Devices with USB Ports Computers & MIDI MIDI Management Software (Mac OS X) Computers & MIDI Turning Local Control Off • Disconnects an electronic keyboard from its internal sound generator • This is necessary when using a software or dedicated sequencer
IN MIDI OUT Internal Sound Internal Sound Generator Generator Computers & MIDI Turning Local Control Off MIDI Software Thru On
IN MIDI OUT Internal Internal Sound Sound Generator Generator
Local Control OFF MIDI Basics MIDI Channels MIDI Basics MIDI Channels • There are 16 MIDI channels MIDI Basics MIDI Channels • There are 16 MIDI channels • MIDI devices must be set to the same MIDI channel to communicate with each other MIDI Basics MIDI Channels Ch. 7
Ch. 2
Ch. 9
Ch. 3 MIDI Basics MIDI Channels Ch. 7
Ch. 2
Ch. 9 3
3 Ch. 3 MIDI Basics MIDI Channels • Each instrument is assigned to its own MIDI channel
Bass Electric Piano Drums
Ch. 2 Ch. 3 Ch. 10 MIDI Basics Multitimbral MIDI Instruments MIDI Basics Multitimbral MIDI Instruments • Instruments that can receive and play back MIDI information on more than one channel at a time MIDI Basics Multitimbral MIDI Instruments • Instruments that can receive and play back MIDI information on more than one channel at a time • Typically 16 parts with each part assigned to a different MIDI channel MIDI Basics Multitimbral MIDI Instruments
Guitar Piano Ch. 3 Sax Ch. 2 Ch. 4 Drums Bass Ch. 10 Ch. 1 Benefits of Using MIDI Benefits of Using MIDI • Small File Size Benefits of Using MIDI • Small File Size • Tempo and pitch are completely independent of each other Benefits of Using MIDI • Small File Size • Tempo and pitch are completely independent of each other • Locate and cue sections or specific points using measures and beats Benefits of Using MIDI • Small File Size • Tempo and pitch are completely independent of each other • Locate and cue sections or specific points using measures and beats • Performance and notation of a song MIDI Instruments MIDI Keyboard Controllers MIDI Instruments Percussion Controllers MIDI Instruments MIDI Wind Controller MIDI Instruments Guitar Synthesizer MIDI Instruments MIDI Pedal Board MIDI Instruments Stringed Instrument Controllers MIDI Instruments Application: • Use alternate MIDI controller instruments with the band, orchestra or theater pit band MIDI Applications Sequencing MIDI Applications Sequencing • Records and plays back MIDI data MIDI Applications Sequencing • Records and plays back MIDI data • A digital “player piano” MIDI Applications Sequencing • Records and plays back MIDI data • A digital “player piano” • Works similar to a multitrack recorder MIDI Applications Sequencing • Records and plays back MIDI data • A digital “player piano” • Works similar to a multitrack recorder • May also include digital audio recording MIDI Applications Sequencing • MIDI Data MIDI Applications Sequencing – Teacher activities MIDI Applications Sequencing – Teacher activities • Create MIDI files of performance literature to make “music-minus-one” practice files, CDs or tapes MIDI Applications Sequencing – Teacher activities • Create MIDI files of performance literature to make “music-minus-one” practice files, CDs or tapes • MIDI files for student practice – Mute parts for “music-minus-one” approach – Play back at slower tempos for more accurate practice MIDI Applications Sequencing – Student projects MIDI Applications Sequencing – Student projects • Overcomes lack of initial performance technique – Record music at a slower tempo – Step-record music – Split two-handed or complex parts and record each separately MIDI Applications Sequencing – Student projects • Overcomes lack of initial performance technique. – Record music at a slower tempo – Step-record music – Split two-handed or complex parts and record each separately • Provides immediate feedback and increases motivation MIDI Applications • Notation Software – Finale (Finale NotePad – free download) – Sibelius MIDI Applications Notation Activities • Use a notation program to create: – Music theory lessons, scales and exercises – Custom parts – Arrangements and original compositions – Lesson presentations
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Expanded Formats Standard Formats General MIDI • Industry standard compatibility between devices • 128 standard sounds and program locations • Drum note assignments • 16 part multitimbral
Expanded Formats • GM2 – Updated version of GM standard Standard Formats General MIDI • Industry standard compatibility between devices • 128 standard sounds and program locations • Drum note assignments • 16 part multitimbral
Expanded Formats • GM2 – Updated version of GM standard • GS – Roland’s extension Standard Formats General MIDI • Industry standard compatibility between devices • 128 standard sounds and program locations • Drum note assignments • 16 part multitimbral
Expanded Formats • GM2 – Updated version of GM standard • GS – Roland’s extension • XG – Yamaha’s extension XG Standard Formats Standard MIDI File Standard Formats Standard MIDI File • A standardized file format Standard Formats Standard MIDI File • A standardized file format • Allows different MIDI computer programs to exchange MIDI files Standard Formats Standard MIDI File • A standardized file format • Allows different MIDI computer programs to exchange MIDI files • Files can be exchanged between Macs, PCs and hardware MIDI file players Standard Formats Standard MIDI File • A standardized file format • Allows different MIDI computer programs to exchange MIDI files • Files can be exchanged between Macs, PCs and hardware MIDI file players • Files are exchanged by exporting and importing a file in this format Audio & MIDI • MIDI Sequencing with Digital Audio Recording capabilities Audio & MIDI • MIDI Sequencing with Digital Audio Recording capabilities Mixer QuickTime™ and a TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor are needed to see this picture.
Audio in OUT IN ..... ..... Digital audio output Synth audio IN OUT THRU L R output MIDI AUDIO Audio & MIDI • MIDI Sequencing & Digital Audio Recording QuickTime™ and a TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor are needed to see this picture. QuickTime™ and a TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor are needed to see this picture.
•Virtual synth audio
•Digital audio output Audio in
USB Cable for MIDI Audio & MIDI • Software Sound Modules Audio & MIDI USB Audio/MIDI Interfaces Additional Resources Additional Resources
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