The MIDI Manual (Audio Engineering Society Presents)

A comprehensive guide to learning the technical basics of Musical Instrument Digital Interfacing. Helps the reader to learn the functions and features of current gear and software and to find strategies for using MIDI in his/her own music. Clear coverage of topics such as optical drives, Standard MIDI Files, and MIDI softwares. Features a 50 pages section on MIDI software. David Miles Huber is widely acclaimed in the recording industry as a digital audio consultant, author, engineer, and guest lecturer. He received is degree in recording techniques (I.M.P.) from Indiana University and also studied in the Tonmeister program at the University of Surrey in Guildford, Surrey, England. He is also the author of Audio Production Techniques (published by Focal Press, 0-240-80148-2) · Provides introductory coverage of electronic music technology· Studies the multiple uses of MIDI· Includes a reference and equipment guide with advice on which system to purchase