Product Description

The MIDI Manual is a complete reference on MIDI, written by a well-respected sound engineer and author. This best-selling guide provides a clear explanation of what MIDI is, how to use electronic instruments and an explanation of sequencers and how to use them. You will learn how to set up an efficient MIDI system and how to get the best out of your music.

The MIDI Manual is packed full of useful tips and practical examples on sequencing and mixing techniques. It also covers editors/librarians, working with a score, MIDI in mass media and multimedia and synchronisation. The MIDI spec is set out in detail along with the helpful guidelines on using the implementation chart.

Illustrated throughout with helpful photos and screengrabs, this is the most readable and clear book on MIDI available.

* Complete illustrated guide to the MIDI spec and explanation of the implementation chart
* Practical advice on sampling and sequencing, covering all the major DAWs
* Includes all the latest developments in hardware and software

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #273900 in Books
• Published on: 2007-03-19
• Released on: 2007-03-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 384 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780240807980
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review
"A useful reference book for anyone using MIDI."
James Eade, Lighting and Sound International. --James Eade, Lighting and Sound International.

Review
On previous edition:

"The MIDI Manual, 2ed is probably the most authoritative book on the subject." - Sound & Video Contractor, April 2000

"The Midi Manual is a great source of information about MIDI and the personal studio. Huber's straightforward writing style and broad view of music production give the book plenty of appeal to readers at all sophistication levels." - Brian Smithers, Electronic Musician

"A useful reference book for anyone using MIDI."
James Eade, Lighting and Sound International.

About the Author
David Miles Huber is widely acclaimed in the recording industry as a digital audio consultant, author and guest lecturer on the subject of digital audio and recording technology. As well as being a regular contributing writer for numerous magazines and websites, Dave has written such books as The MIDI Manual (Focal Press) and Professional Microphone Techniques (ArtistPro.com). He also manages the Educational Outreach Program for Syntrillium software (www.syntrillium.com), makers of Cool Edit 2000 and Cool Edit Pro. In addition to all this, he's a professional musician in the ambient dance/relaxational field, having written, produced and engineered CDs that have sold over the million mark. His latest stuff can be checked out at 51bpm.com.

Customer Reviews

Worth the Read
I bought the book to be used as the text for a college class. Many good MIDI books are out there, but this one is the best from what I've seen. MIDI has not changed much over the last decade however computers have. It is therefore very important to use the newest text on the subject. Written in a straight forward manner, good aspects to MIDI are conveyed. Latest equipment is mentioned, good resource.

MIDI Manual
This is an excellent general overview of MIDI at this time (2008). I, however, was looking for something that had more practical tips or techniques for making more realistic MIDI files. This book only has a few tips for producing better MIDI files. I have not found a text devoted to that topic yet. But, for what it aims to do, this is an excellent text.

the midi manual, third edition
this book is a required text for my son's course, and he has found it easy to follow.