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MIDI 1.0

The Musical Instrument Digital Interface is a digital communications protocol. That’s to say, it is a standardized control language and hardware specification that makes it possible for electronic instruments, processors, controllers, and other device types to communicate performance and control-related data in real time.

Exploring the Spec

MIDI is a specified data format that must be strictly adhered to by those who design and manufacture MIDI-equipped instruments and devices. Because the format is standardized, you don’t have to worry about whether the MIDI output of one device will be understood by the MIDI in port of a device that’s ...

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