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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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