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Questions tagged [midi]

MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a technical standard designed to allow electronic musical instruments to communicate (transfer Performance & Settings data) with computers and each other.

Originally used a 5 pin DIN cord. (DIN = Deutsches Institut für Normung = German national standards organization.) MIDI now also uses standard USB cables as well as wireless transfer.

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How to open MIDI file in text editor?

I want to read the MIDI messages inside one MIDI file. When I tried to open the file with notepad it looks like the following How to open this in notepad or any other text editor?
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How does the MIDI data for polyphonic aftertouch differ from "normal" aftertouch?

From what I understand, aftertouch in MIDI is a parameter (like a continuous controller) that a synthesizer can respond to. I have heard that some keyboards can send polyphonic aftertouch data, where the aftertouch information is sent per-note. …
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Using an Electronic Drum Kit as a MIDI controller

I am trying to set up my Roland TD9KX2 for use as a MIDI controller with Superior Drummer 2.0 to do some recording. As I understand it, I need a DAW (thinking of trying REAPER). What cable do I need to connect it all up? Do I need extra hardware on…
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Novation Launchpad as drum pads?

I have a Novation Launchpad. What's the simplest way to take a pack of drum sounds and have each drum sound triggered by one of the buttons? I'm specifically interested in minimizing the amount of configuration I have to do and I'm happy to hear…
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MIDI/OSC: Control Surface status

I'm new to MIDI and OSC, and I'm just wondering if it's possible to have software on a PC send data to a control surface rather than the other way around. Why? Here's a simple example: Let's say I have a control surface that consists of a bank of…
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Can I convert Cakewalk .wrk files to MIDI?

I have a bunch of .wrk files from when I owned a couple of Cakewalk programs. I don't have any of my Cakewalk software anymore, though. Is there any way I can open the files up or convert them to MIDI without buying new software?
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How to merge MIDI tracks

I'm currently (well was) recording in a studio and we use MIDI for certain instrumentation. When I received the midi track from the producer he had managed to separate every MIDI track into single notes: there was a single midi track for each note…
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Combine MIDI files

I'm working on a project where we have a large number of MIDI files and want to combine them into new files with more notes. We want to combine them both in parallel, so that two combined files play at the same time and put their sounds on different…
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looking for software for converting audio -> midi

I'd like to study grooves/midi notation from some old songs - any recommendations for audio to midi software?
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How to use Korg Monopoly's "Trig In" port to trigger appegiator -

How to use a pre MIDI Korg Monopoly's "Trig In" port to trigger appegiator - in a MIDI studio. I know its an old analogue device but with superb sound generation possibilities. I would like to trigger the appegiator from my DAW (Presonus) if…
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Is MIDI volume scale logarithmic?

Volume (CC#7) and Expression (CC #11) should be implemented as follows: For situations in which only CC# 7 is used (CC#11 is assumed "127"): L(dB) = 40 log (V/127) where V= CC#7 value For example: CC#7 amplitude 127 0dB 96 - 4.8dB 64…
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Is there a way to convert .it files to MIDI?

Recently I've come across some old .it (Impulse Tracker) files. I was able to play them with VLC media player, but I was wondering if I could convert them to MIDI somehow.
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Low-cost WEARABLE midi motion sensors

I'm interested in beginning performance in which the movements of my body generates MIDI to control a synthesizer. It appears that most "motion capture" MIDI devices are very specialized and expensive. What are some low-cost alternatives out there?…
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Is it possible to connect an Alesis DM6 to Reason and track drums?

I'm brand new to audio production as of this week and I could do with a hand! I know that the basic answer is 'yes' but I want to know how specifically I can make the connection, the only connection I have between my DM6 and my PC is the USB lead,…
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How does an electronic keyboard sustain pedal work?

I'm just starting to experiment with digital audio, MIDI in particular. My electronic keyboard has a sustain pedal with what looks like a standard 1⁄4 in. connector. I know there are MIDI sustain pedals out there, but I think it would be super-cool…
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