The MIDI manual : a practical guide to MIDI in the project studio / David Miles Huber.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Huber, David Miles.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

MIDI (Standard).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (379 p.)

Edition:

3rd ed.

Other Title:

Practical guide to MIDI in the project studio

Musical Instrument Digital Interface manual

Place of Publication:

Burlington, MA : Focal Press/Elsevier, c2007.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

The MIDI Manual is a complete reference on MIDI, written by a well-respected sound engineer and author. This best-selling guide provides a clear explanation of what MIDI is, how to use electronic instruments and an explanation of sequencers and how to use them. You will learn how to set up an efficient MIDI system and how to get the best out of your music. The MIDI Manual is packed full of useful tips and practical examples on sequencing and mixing techniques. It also covers editors/librarians, working with a score, MIDI in mass media and multimedia and synchron

Contents:

The MIDI Manual A Practical Guide to MIDI in the Project Studio; Copyright; Table of Contents; Foreword; 1 What Is MIDI?; What MIDI Isn't; A Brief History; Why is MIDI?; MIDI in the Home; MIDI on the Go; MIDI in the Studio; MIDI in Audio-for-Visual and Film; MIDI in Live Performance; MIDI and Visuals; MIDI and Multimedia; MIDI on the Phone; 2 MIDI 1.0; Exploring the Spec; The Digital Word; The MIDI Message; MIDI Channels; Auto Channelizing; MIDI Modes; Channel-Voice Messages; Note-On Messages; Note-Off Messages; All Notes Off; Pressure (Aftertouch) Messages; Channel Pressure Messages

Polyphonic Key Pressure MessagesProgram Change Messages; Pitch Bend Messages; Control Change Messages; Controller ID Numbers; Controller Values; Explanation of Controller ID Parameters; Bank Select; Mod Wheel; Breath Control; Foot Pedal; Portamento Time; Data Entry; Channel Volume (formerly known as Main Volume); Stereo Balance; Pan; Expression; Effect Control 1 and 2; General Purpose Controllers; Hold Pedal; Portamento On/Off; Sustenuto Pedal; Soft Pedal; Legato Pedal; Hold 2 Pedal; Sound Variation (Sound Controller 1); Sound Timbre (Sound Controller 2)

Sound Release Time (Sound Controller 3)Sound Attack Time (Sound Controller 4); Sound Brightness (Sound Controller 5); Sound Controller 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10; General Purpose Buttons; Portamento Control; Effects Level; Tremolo Level; Chorus Level; Celeste Level; Phaser Level (Set it on stun, Scotty!); Data Button Increment; Data Button Decrement; Non-Registered Parameter Number (NRPN); Registered Parameter Number (RPN); All Sound Off; All Controllers Off; Local Keyboard On/Off; All Notes Off; Omni Mode Off; Omni Mode On; Monophonic Operation; Polyphonic Operation; System Messages

System-Common MessagesMTC Quarter-Frame Messages; Song Position Pointer Messages; Song Select Messages; Tune Request Messages; End of Exclusive Messages; System Real-Time Messages; Timing Clock Messages; Start Messages; Stop Messages; Continue Messages; Active Sensing Messages; System Reset Messages; System-Exclusive Messages; Universal Nonreal-Time System Exclusive; Universal Real-Time System Exclusive; Running Status; 3 The Hardware; System Interconnection; The MIDI Cable; MIDI Phantom Power; Wireless MIDI; MIDI Jacks; MIDI In Jack; MIDI Out Jack; MIDI Thru Jack; MIDI Echo

Typical ConfigurationsThe Daisy Chain; The Multiport Network; MIDI and the Personal Computer; The Mac; The PC; Portability; Super-Portability; Connecting to the Peripheral World; USB; FireWireTM; Networking; The MIDI Interface; The Keyboard Controller; Foot Controllers; The Audio Interface; DAW Hardware Controllers; MIDI Diagnostic Tools; 4 Electronic Instruments; Inside the Toys; Keyboards; The Synth; Synth Modules; Soundcard Synths; Software Synthesis and Sample Resynthesis; Samplers; Software Samplers; Sample CDs, DVDs, and the Web; Instrument Plug-Ins; The MIDI Keyboard Controller

Alternative Controllers

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9786611005894

9781136119170

1136119175

9781136119187

1136119183

9781281005892

1281005894

9780080479460

0080479464

OCLC:

469604932