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The MIDI Association

THE MIDI ASSOCIATION (TMA)
The community of people who work, play and create with MIDI The MIDI Association’s mission is to nurture an inclusive global community of people who create music and art with MIDI. The www.MIDI.org website is the central repository of information about anything related to MIDI technology, from classic legacy gear to...

About MIDI-Part 1:Overview

Saturday, 31 October 2015

The MIDI Association

Getting Started with MIDI Tutorials

MIDI (pronounced "mid-e") is a technology that makes creating, playing, or just learning about music easier and more rewarding. Playing a musical instrument can provide a lifetime of enjoyment and friendship. Whether your goal is to play in a band, or you just want to perform privately in your home, or you want to develop your skills as a music com...

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The Top 5 MIDI to CV Converters in 2018

Saturday, 15 December 2018

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MIDI News MIDI Hardware Alternate Controllers

If you want to use MIDI with either pre-MIDI analog synths or with modular Eurorack analog synth systems, you need to convert digital MIDI signals into analog voltages. Fortunately, there are lots of options. We've selected the top 5 MIDI to CV convertors, but there are tons of choices. The first three are Euro...

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About MIDI-Part 2:MIDI Cables & Connectors

Saturday, 31 October 2015

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Getting Started with MIDI Tutorials

Part 2: MIDI Cables & Connectors Many different "transports" can be used for MIDI messages. The speed of the transport determines how much MIDI data can be carried, and how quickly it will be received. 5-Pin MIDI DIN Using a 5-pin "DIN" connector, the MIDI DIN transport was developed back in 1983, so it is slow compared to common high-spee...

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A curated list of MIDI DIY projects on Instructables

Sunday, 08 May 2016

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Creating with MIDI DYI/Arduino/Maker/Robots

A curated list of MIDI DIY projects on Instructables

Instructables is a site which hosts DIY projects and is a platform for people to share what they make through words, photos, video and files. We have gone through the many MIDI DIY projects and picked our some of our favorite projects. To see all the MIDI projects that are available on the site, just...

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Specification for TRS Adapters Adopted and Released

Thursday, 26 July 2018

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MIDI News Press Releases

The MIDI Manufacturers Association (MMA) has released a Specification for use of TRS Connectors with MIDI Devices. It is available for free download by MIDI Association members. The document defines how to wire "TRS" (tip-ring-sleeve) connectors for use with MIDI devices, and describes the necessary device circuitry and cable specifications to supp...

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