by Flash | Feb 21, 2021 | MIDI 101
This article is a brief introduction to the MIDI Protocol and it's history MIDI (short for Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a music industry standard communications protocol that lets MIDI instruments and sequencers (or computers running sequencer software)...
by Flash | Jun 25, 2019 | MIDI 101
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) plays a crucial role in today's music production. Thus it is vital if you are an aspiring music producer that you get a understanding of midi description and its functions. It helps use mix music and makes it possible for...
by Flash | Mar 25, 2016 | MIDI 101
When you say MIDI keyboard you're talking about a variety of electric or digital keyboards out there. Unlike before where only special keyboards were able to do MIDI, nowadays almost all modern electric keyboards are MIDI compatible. You can't miss them - they're the...
by Flash | Mar 6, 2016 | MIDI 101
So, you open up a new song in GarageBand and add a software instrument. It loads up a Grand Piano and sits there waiting for you to play your masterpiece. But wait, there's a problem. What do you use to play this piano, your computer keyboard? I don't think so. One of...
by Flash | Feb 16, 2016 | MIDI 101
Most people associate MIDI files with those hollow, tinny sounds that used to come out of your computer speakers in the early 90's, before mp3 files rose to prominence. However, the reason MIDI files usually sound so bad isn't the fault of the MIDI - it's the fault of...
by Flash | Feb 16, 2015 | MIDI 101
MIDI files, also known as musical instrument digital interface are useful music formats that allow your electronic musical instruments to synchronize, control and communicate with each other. Whether you want your drum machines, synthesizers, computers, sound cards or...