Midi Systems and Control

Midi Systems and Control

by Francis Rumsey (Author)

Synopsis

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.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
Edition: 2
Publisher: Focal Press
Published: 22 Mar 1994

ISBN 10: 0240513703
ISBN 13: 9780240513706

Media Reviews
Reviews of the previous edition:

'Superb new MIDI book; we thoroughly recommend it. It should prove a valuable addition to any musician's library, be they beginner or seasoned midiphile'
Sound on Sound

'Midi systems and control is a very readable book ... invaluable to the engineer ...'
Studio Sound

'The author has produced a very readable and not overly technical exposition of this fascinating subject.'
Line Up

'The book should prove invaluable for reference to any student of audio engineering or of music technology.'
Image Technology

'Very strongly recommended.'
Musicus
Author Bio
Professor of Sound Recording at the University of Surrey (UK) and a Visiting Professor at the School of Music in Pitea (Sweden). Fellow of the Audio Engineering Society and a regular contributor to the AES Journal.