MIDI Flashcards
1
Q
What is MIDI?
A
MIDI is a system that allows different electronic instruments to communicate between each other.
2
Q
What does MIDI stand for?
A
Musical instrument digital interface
3
Q
When was MIDI standardised and by who?
A
1983 by Dave Smith of Sequential Circuits after its introduction in 1981.
4
Q
Why was midi created?
A
To end lack of compatibility between manufacturers.
5
Q
What is MIDI’s bit-depth ?
A
It is an 8-bit binary language.
6
Q
What does each MIDI device feature?
A
MIDI in, MIDI out and MIDI thru
7
Q
What does MIDI thru do?
A
Connects further devices in a chain and sends an exact copy of what it is at the MIDI in.
8
Q
What data is transmitted via MIDI channel messages? /6
A
Note on and velocity Note off Channel aftertouch Program change Control change Pitch bend
9
Q
Give examples of MIDI Control Change:
A
Modulation CC1
Main volume CC7
Pan CC10
