The MIDI manual

✍ Scribed by David Miles Huber

• Publisher: Sams
• Year: 1991
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 292
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

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!

✦ Table of Contents

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