The MIDI Manual - Softcover

Huber, David Miles

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0672227576 ISBN 13: 9780672227578

Publisher: Focal Press, 1990

Synopsis

A comprehensive guide to learning the technical basics of Musical Instrument Digital Interfacing. Helps the reader to learn the functions and features of current gear and software and to find strategies for using MIDI in his/her own music. Clear coverage of topics such as optical drives, Standard MIDI Files, and MIDI softwares. Features a 50 pages section on MIDI software.

David Miles Huber is widely acclaimed in the recording industry as a digital audio consultant, author, engineer, and guest lecturer. He received is degree in recording techniques (I.M.P.) from Indiana University and also studied in the Tonmeister program at the University of Surrey in Guildford, Surrey, England.
He is also the author of Audio Production Techniques (published by Focal Press, 0-240-80148-2)
· Provides introductory coverage of electronic music technology
· Studies the multiple uses of MIDI
· Includes a reference and equipment guide with advice on which system to purchase

About this title

From the Publisher:

This manual has been revised and updated to include the new developments in hardware and software. Tips and practical examples on sequencing and mixing techniques have been added to enhance its usefulness as a reference tool for sound engineers, musicians and students.

From the Back Cover:

Written as an all-around guide to the intensely popular Musical Instrument Digital Interface technology, the MIDI Manual, Second Edition provides a close-up look at the industry's top products and teaches you how to integrate them with your computer. Illustrations and step-by-step lessons teach you how to set up an efficient MIDI system as well as how to use your PC to expand your musical recording and performance techniques.

Inside this book 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

This manual has been revised and updated to include the new developments in hardware and software. Tips and practical examples on sequencing and mixing techniques have been added to enhance its usefulness as a reference tool for sound engineers, musicians and students.

David Miles Huber is a musician and digital audio consultant. He writes regularly for EQ magazine and is co-author of the enormously successful Modern Recording Techniques.

About this edition

• Publisher: Focal Press
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0672227576
• ISBN 13: 9780672227578
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 250