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by Paul White (Author) "MIDI has had a greater effect on the way we create and record music than almost any other development since the introduction of the tape..." (more)
Key Phrases: sync unit, synthesiser modules, default song, Local Off, Bank Change, Note Off (more...)
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Understanding MIDI--the Musical Instrument Digital Interface--is essential to the best use of modern musical equipment. Paul White covers the basics of MIDI and MIDI equipment.

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  • Paperback: 200 pages
  • Publisher: Sanctuary Publishing (January 1, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1860742629
  • ISBN-13: 978-1860742620
  • Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 4.4 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #528,441 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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71 of 72 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent introduction to the MIDI world, September 5, 2000
By "ramfihaz" (Chippenham, England) - See all my reviews
I bought this book because I was keen to connect my PC to my keyboard but had no idea what I would need in the way of hardware or software. The book covers all the areas that you need to know about to get going in the MIDI world. The information is presented in a way that is neither too simplistic to be useful nor too complex to be off-putting. The style of writing made it possible to read the book from beginning to end and not just to use it as a reference, although the well defined chapters and comprehensive index make it very easy to find particular parts again.

This book has met my needs 100%.

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53 of 53 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars All Musicians Can Benefit from MIDI, March 20, 2000
By Dave S. (Pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews
"Basic MIDI" is a great primer to the in's & out's (& thru's) of MIDI as a tool for any experienced or aspiring musician.

The book itself is a pocket-sized reference that has current information regarding the technology and proven techniques that professionals are using today.

Paul White has written book that is very easy to read and understand, and he takes the time to explain the technical terms as he introduces them.

Again, I feel this book is a must-have for any musician and is the first on the subject to cover such a wide-variety of instrumentation that MIDI has now become a part of.

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44 of 45 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Good start for the clueless, March 5, 2001
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For a total MIDI beginner, this is a very good intro. I am an old ex pro musician who hasn't done anything musical for over 20 years and decided to try my hand at doing something on my iMac. This little book describes the terminology, software, hardware, etc., requirements that a beginner should be expected to know about. It allowed me to take my next step without feeling totally ignorant. Very basic, just like the title says.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for musicians and multimedia programmers
I highly recommend this inexpensive little book for absolute beginners whether they be programmers or musicians. Read more
Published on May 3, 2006 by calvinnme

5.0 out of 5 stars Gotta Get This!
If you're struggling to understand some or all aspects of MIDI, this is the book for you. It is written in standard, non-technical English for easy comprehension. Read more
Published on July 6, 2004 by Jessica

1.0 out of 5 stars Book Not As Described
This book is barely bigger than your thumb. It doesn't even look like the picture on Amazon's page. If you are over 30 buy a microscope - you'll need it to try to read it. Read more
Published on April 21, 2004

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1. What is difference between format 0 and 1 in standard MIDI File(SMF)? 2. Read more

Published on May 18, 2001 by nagamurali

5.0 out of 5 stars Great and right to the point !
First, I don't know why, but the book I recieved has a different Cover... But anyway, here my comments":

- Very easy to read and follow - Right to the point with with very... Read more

Published on July 24, 2000 by A. Schek

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