MIDI Flashcards

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Q

What is MIDI?

A

MIDI is a system that allows different electronic instruments to communicate between each other.

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What does MIDI stand for?

A

Musical instrument digital interface

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3
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When was MIDI standardised and by who?

A

1983 by Dave Smith of Sequential Circuits after its introduction in 1981.

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Why was midi created?

A

To end lack of compatibility between manufacturers.

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5
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What is MIDI’s bit-depth ?

A

It is an 8-bit binary language.

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What does each MIDI device feature?

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MIDI in, MIDI out and MIDI thru

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What does MIDI thru do?

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Connects further devices in a chain and sends an exact copy of what it is at the MIDI in.

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What data is transmitted via MIDI channel messages? /6

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Note on and velocity 
Note off 
Channel aftertouch 
Program change 
Control change 
Pitch bend
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9
Q

Give examples of MIDI Control Change:

A

Modulation CC1
Main volume CC7
Pan CC10

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