MIDI Flashcards

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Definition of MIDI

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[Musical Instrumental Digital Interface] MIDI is an electronic language which sends information telling the instruments (eg synth) what to play and how to play it.

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CC Messages

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  1. Modulation
  2. Volume
  3. Pan
  4. Expression
  5. Sustain
  6. Reverb
  7. Chorus
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General Midi “Patches”

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Brush 
Power
Analogue
Orchestral 
Piano
Organ 
Bass
Ensemble 
Reed
Guitar 
Strings
Brass
Pipe
Synth FX 
Ethnic 
Synth Pad/Lead
Percussive
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Keywords

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Multi-timbral, MIDI choke, Polyphony, Program change, Velocity, Standard MIDI File

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MIDI Thru

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Passes signal directly to another instrument

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MIDI Out

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Sends MIDI signal to next instrument in chain

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MIDI In

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Received MIDI signal from the previous instrument

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USB

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Many devices now use USB

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