Midi Systems and Control, Second Edition (Music Technology) [Paperback]

Francis Rumsey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 1994 | ISBN-10: 0240513703 | ISBN-13: 978-0240513706 | Edition: 2

Provides comprehensive coverage of every aspect of MIDI. The second edition includes more examples of real implementations, more diagrams and the whole book has been rewritten to include a far greater practical element, to complement its existing technical strengths.

Several completely new sections and complete chapters have been added including a new opening chapter as an introduction to principles and terminology; MIDI timecode; librarians and editors.

There is a discussion of the choice of computer for MIDI control, different approaches to sequencer software design, user interfaces, the Apple MIDI managers etc. The final chapter covers Practical Systems Design.

Understand the principles and technology behind MIDI
Learn how to implement MIDI

Editorial Reviews

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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

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)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; 2 edition (April 15, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240513703
• ISBN-13: 978-0240513706
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,696,222 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.