MIDI Flashcards
1
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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.
2
Q
CC Messages
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- Modulation
- Volume
- Pan
- Expression
- Sustain
- Reverb
- Chorus
3
Q
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
4
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Keywords
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Multi-timbral, MIDI choke, Polyphony, Program change, Velocity, Standard MIDI File
5
Q
MIDI Thru
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Passes signal directly to another instrument
6
Q
MIDI Out
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Sends MIDI signal to next instrument in chain
7
Q
MIDI In
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Received MIDI signal from the previous instrument
8
Q
USB
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Many devices now use USB