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In a previous article I wrote the basic definition about MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) and how modern musicians can use it in their independent productions. This time I will write about the technical side of MIDI, including MIDI ports that are available, MIDI channels and how to use them, and the General MIDI Standard that allows a MIDI file to be read consistently over a variety of MIDI-capable instruments (hardware and software).
Do you have to perform at the next stage performance? Are you finding musicians who can perform with you? Do you have limited budget? This article is suitable for all the live performers who are finding an affordable solution to it.
When you have just two musicians and have a desire to sound like a full band, the only answer is to use MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface). MIDI files allow the different instruments to operate simultaneously so that the end result is similar to the live performance.
The main operating computer controls every other instrument or device connected to it. The instruments are connected via Midi cables to the computer and these cables transmit the information from one instrument to the other.
It seems like everyone has an iPhone these days. It's a great multimedia gadget that can handle a wide variety of tasks. The iPhone is more like a pocket computer than a cell phone. One great thing about the iPhone is that it is backed by Apple, who consistently ranks high on all measures of customer satisfaction. Apple makes your cell phone experience fun.
A great feature about the iPhone is the ability to customize any song into a personalized 30 second ringtone. For most of the music in your library, this costs $1.99. Unfortunately, Apple doesn't provide any sort of support for converting MIDI ringtones. This is understandable, since they would like you to buy ringtones directly from them. However, with so many MIDI files available on the internet, there is no reason that we iPhone owners shouldn't be able to use them as our own personal ringtones. I had a few MIDI files that I used on my older phones as ringtones that I also wanted to use on my iPhone. Since there is no built in support from Apple, I decided that I needed to figure it out on my own. Here is what I found.
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Digidesign's Pro Tools software is the "industry standard" and is used by many (if not most) major label studios for their recordings. So shouldn't you use it too? Not necessarily. It may be the right choice for your needs or it might not. You need to consider your specific situation before deciding to go with Pro Tools.
I have been making loops for over ten years & running a beat making classes and song writing classes for over a year. I am always surprised & delighted to hear about the stumbling blocks people face when they are trying to write either a song or a beat.. or a beat to a song or a song to a beat.
I am surprised as the most common things I hear are normally very similar problems with drum beats or drum loops and they come from all genres not just problems for programmed drum beats for guitar, which is a very common one; especially if the beats are not too organic.
I am also delighted as I can give my class a list of helpful insights, hints, tips and answers that have been tried and tested.
