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USB-IF Publishes USB Device Class Specification for MIDI Devices v2.0
New update defines USB device class to support next generation of MIDI devicesWhat is MIDI?
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is an industry standard music technology protocol that connects digital musical instruments, computers, tablets, and smartphones from many different companies. MIDI is used every day around the world by musicians, DJs, producers, educators, artists, and hobbyists to create, perform, learn, and share music and artistic works.
MIDI 2.0 Developer News
Steinberg Announces MIDI 2.0 support in VST 3
USB-MIDI 2.0 Specification Adopted
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Download the Core MIDI 2.0 Specs
An introduction to MIDI Polyphonic Expression
KVR Expert, Peter Nyboer (who also works at Sensel) provides an excellent overview of MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE).