Despite being over three decades old, MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital
Interface) continues to be a vital element in the recording process.
Recent enhancements make MIDI ever-more useful to all elements of the
modern studio, and while this book gives the technical details of the
MIDI specification, most of the book relates to MIDI applications such
as: - How to use continuous controllers - Using MIDI with signal
processors - MIDI guitar and other non-traditional controllers -
MIDI-based automation, fundamentals of MIDI editing - Setting up
ready-to-go recording templates with MIDI instruments - Songwriting with
MIDI, using MIDI to increase instrument expressiveness, and more By
starting out with the basics and then moving along to applications, The
Musician's Guide to MIDI is equally valuable for those just getting
started in recording as well as those who want to take advantage of
MIDI's latest improvements and technologies. Lavishly illustrated and
featuring selected "tech talk" sidebars to give details on specific
topics for those who want to know "why" as well as "how " The Musician's
Guide to MIDI de-mystifies even the most technical aspects of using MIDI
with a clear, direct, friendly style.
