In this book, the absolute beginner is introduced to the concept of MIDI by way of analogy with familiar technology. Myths relating to the dehumanization of music by computers are explored from both sides and information is introduced in a straightforward, logical order. A must for beginners, no confusing jargon.
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This book provided only a minimal amount of information about midi programming and failed to explain most midi terms and how they define how midi works in a systematic way, e.g., it doesn't explain how system and control change fit into programming what you might want to do with midi. In other words, it did not focus on midi routing that much in any detailed or easy-to-understand way. I was hoping to see something like a tree diagram, instead, the author went on to describe things like envelope shaping, digital audio and effects processing.
On the whole this book would probably be too rudimentary for anyone who already owns a synthesizer or music software, as these modern day products help you to tweak sounds through user friendly programming within each device. However, I did pick up a few tips.
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Midi for the Technophobe is an excellent book for newbies. It gives a very broad perspective of what is Midi and how to use it. Those who want the technical aspects of Midi need to look elsewhere but for those you just want to learn the basics and get in there and start creating, this is the book for you.
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A book for absolute beginnersz...
A little bit easy for people who want to go deeper in the system... And, quite old, too : Old pics of Sequencers and pictures...
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In the mid '80s, MIDI was regarded as a technology for keyboard players and computer nerds, and in those situations where it was used in serious recording it ran in parallel with conventional recording techniques. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
thru monitoring, merge box, multitimbral module, synthesiser modules, sequencer manual, sync unit, default song, envelope shaper, master keyboard, software sampler, sync box, sequencer packages, thru box, virtual mixer, analogue synthesiser, synth module, analogue synths, hardware mixer, sequencing packages, sequencer tracks, slave module, sync code, envelope generator, hardware sequencers, thru socket Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Program Change, Local Off, Logic Audio, Bank Change, Groove Control, Grid Edit, Word Clock, Creative Labs, Digital Sync, External Sync, Internal Sync, Apple Mac, Least Significant Byte, Note Off, Machine Control, Non-Registered Parameter Number, Omni Off, Pan Vol Virtual, Steinberg's Cubase New!
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In the mid '80s, MIDI was regarded as a technology for keyboard players and computer nerds, and in those situations where it was used in serious recording it ran in parallel with conventional recording techniques. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
thru monitoring, merge box, multitimbral module, synthesiser modules, sequencer manual, sync unit, default song, envelope shaper, master keyboard, software sampler, sync box, sequencer packages, thru box, virtual mixer, analogue synthesiser, synth module, analogue synths, hardware mixer, sequencing packages, sequencer tracks, slave module, sync code, envelope generator, hardware sequencers, thru socket Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Program Change, Local Off, Logic Audio, Bank Change, Groove Control, Grid Edit, Word Clock, Creative Labs, Digital Sync, External Sync, Internal Sync, Apple Mac, Least Significant Byte, Note Off, Machine Control, Non-Registered Parameter Number, Omni Off, Pan Vol Virtual, Steinberg's Cubase New!
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- Live Sound (Performing Musicians) by Paul White in Front Matter
- Creative Recording 3: Recording on the Move by Paul White in Front Matter
- Home Recording Made Easy: Professional Recordings on a Demo Budget by Paul White in Front Matter
- Desktop Digital Studio (Sound on Sound) by Paul White in Front Matter
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