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INTRODUCTION TO MIDI CHAPTER
Learning Outcomes 95%
The student will be able to:
Understand the fundamental concept of MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) and its role in digital
music production.
Identify the key features of MIDI, including its small file size, flexibility in changing instruments, and ease
of editing notes.
Operate a MIDI keyboard and understand its components, such as keys, pitch bend & modulation wheels,
pads & knobs, and connectivity ports.
Use BandLab to create MIDI tracks using a physical MIDI keyboard, a virtual keyboard, or a computer’s
typing keyboard.
Develop basic skills in recording and editing MIDI notes within the BandLab Mix Editor.
Recognize the versatility of MIDI in various music-related fields, including film scoring, game music,
electronic music, and professional studios.
WHAT IS MIDI?
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a technology that allows musical instruments,
computers, and digital devices to communicate with each other. Unlike audio recordings, MIDI
does not contain actual sound but instead carries information about which notes to play, their
duration, velocity (intensity), and other parameters. This makes MIDI a powerful tool for
composing, arranging, and producing music digitally.
Key Features of MIDI:
MIDI files are small in size because they do not store audio, only note data.
MIDI allows you to change instruments or sounds easily.
MIDI notes can be edited, moved, or adjusted without re-recording.
Used in DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) like BandLab for music production.
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