MIDI Review
Kimberly C. Walls
MIDI is an acronym for:
Music in digital instruction?
Musical interface for digital information?
Musical instrument digital interface?
Maddening instructions during interaction?
- MIDI includes what kind of musical information?
Performance data
Recorded audio sounds
Timing information
Instrument settings
What connections do you need to connect a computer to MIDI instruments?
MIDI interface
MIDI cables
MIDI In/Out Ports
What software do you need to connect a computer to MIDI instruments?
MIDI sequencing software or MIDI player
MIDI drivers
Audio recording software
Compatible operating system
What other hardware is needed to record/playback MIDI using a keyboard and computer?
Controller
Drum machine
Sound module
Sound amplification
Mixer
Other Things You Need to Know About
Standard MIDI Files
General MIDI
Roland GS Format
Disk Formats in The MIDI Connection
Macintosh
IBM Type 1 (Windows & DOS)
IBM Type 0 (Roland MT and other hardware sequencers)
MIDI Connection Song Files
Channel 1 contains Sysex for Roland Sound Canvas
(mute track for other brands)
Channel 3 contains counter melodies or instrumental track
Channel 4 melody
Channel 10 for percussion (General MIDI)
Protect your original files
Write protect the disk
Use Save as…
Printing Copyrighted Arrangements
You may print the MIDI Connection sequenced arrangements that are copyrighted by Silver Burdett Ginn if you print the copyright notice
You may not print the arrangements of songs copyrighted by others.
Connecting the equipment & trouble-shooting
MIDI Ins and Outs
Turn keyboard on/off; play the demo; Set MIDI keyboard to General MIDI mode; can you hear sound with Local On?
Make sure the correct drivers are installed, are active, and are set correctly
Check the MIDI setup in the software
Plug/unplug USB interfaces
Use one MIDI software program at a time
Make sure your MIDI software is compatible with your operating system and MIDI interface driver
Turn keyboard local off