MIND OVER MIDI
Nov 1, 2005 12:00 PM
If ever there were an aspect of music production that people like to gloss over, it would be the inner workings of MIDI. A full two decades after its inception, most musicians working in the electronic realm only have a cursory knowledge of what this technology is capable of and how to fully take advantage of it within the modern studio. Fortunately, the second edition of MIDI Power! The Comprehensive Guide (Thompson), by composer Robert Guérin, is designed to clear up much of this mystery. The text delves into both the hardware and software aspects of MIDI, lifting the hood and offering a detailed description of what MIDI really is and how it actually works. From there, Guérin guides users through various real-world scenarios on how to incorporate MIDI's myriad functions into the average studio situation, including topics such as SysEx data, General MIDI, the use of USB and FireWire MIDI devices, how to interface computers and external hardware, and more. In short, MIDI Power! addresses MIDI at both its most basic and most complex levels and provides the reader with a clear understanding of how to get the most of this seemingly timeless piece of technology. For more information, check out www.courseptr.com.
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