MIDI systems and control / Francis Rumsey.
By: Rumsey, Francis
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BookPublisher: Oxford. Boston : Focal Press, 1994Edition: 2nd ed.Description: xi, 202 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 0240513703.Subject(s): MIDI (Standard) | Computer sound processingDDC classification: 784.19 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 784.19 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00013995 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-198) and index.
An introduction to computer systems and terminology -- Introduction to MIDI control -- Implementing MIDI in musical instruments -- Implementing MIDI in studio and lighting equipment -- Computer control of MIDI systems -- Synchronization and machine control -- Practical system design.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Introduction to principles and terminology
- Synchronisation and external machine control
- Common implementations
- Systems control sequences and operating systems
- Implementation of midi with peripheral devices
- Practical systems designs