MIDI Systems and Control [Paperback]

Francis Rumsey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1990

MIDI (the Musical Instrument Digital Interface) has now far outstretched its original aim of becoming a universal standard for the remote control of musical instruments. This is an explanation for audio engineers to help them integrate MIDI successfully with other systems.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Reviews of the previous edition:

'Superb new MIDI book; we thoroughly recommend it. It should prove a valuable addition to any musician's library, be they beginner or seasoned midiphile'
Sound on Sound

'Midi systems and control is a very readable book ... invaluable to the engineer ...'
Studio Sound

'The author has produced a very readable and not overly technical exposition of this fascinating subject.'
Line Up

'The book should prove invaluable for reference to any student of audio engineering or of music technology.'
Image Technology

'Very strongly recommended.'
Musicus
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Publisher

Several completely new sections and complete chapters have been added including a new opening chapter as an introduction to principles and terminology, MIDI timecode, and librarians and editors. There is a discussion of the choice of computer for MIDI control, different approaches to sequencer software design, user interfaces, and the Apple MIDI managers. The final chapter covers Practical Systems Design. Other books by this author include Sound and Recording: An Introduction 3rd edition, Audio Workstation Handbook and Digital Interface Handbook (with John Watkinson) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press (May 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240513002
• ISBN-13: 978-0240513003
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,890,195 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Francis Rumsey was Professor at the Institute of Sound Recording, University of Surrey (UniS) until July 2009 and was a Visiting Professor at the School of Music in Piteå, Sweden from 1998-2004. He was appointed as a research advisor in psychoacoustics to NHK Science and Technical Research Laboratories, Tokyo, in 2006. Professor Rumsey was the winner of the 1985 BKSTS Dennis Wratten Journal Award, the 1986 Royal Television Society Lecture Award, and the 1993 University Teaching and Learning Prize. He is the author of over 100 books, book chapters, papers and articles on audio, and in 1995 he was made a Fellow of the AES for his significant contributions to audio education.

Francis is actively involved with the Audio Engineering Society, as chair of the Regions and Sections Committee, and as Staff Technical Writer for the AES Journal. He is also an organist, accompanist and choral singer in the Surrey area.

Customer Reviews

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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars As thorough as it is dull., September 1, 1999

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This review is from: Midi Systems and Control, Second Edition (Music Technology) (Paperback)

If you really desire to know the precise ins and outs of MIDI system channel code, then this book is for you. If however, you would prefer a book which enlightens and suggests new creative possibilities as a result of using this technology, then perhaps think again.