Blog4: MIDI Control

Blog4: MIDI Control

Tuoye Ma

In music making, there's a fantastic thing called MIDI control that helps musicians make all sorts of sounds. It's like a secret weapon behind the scenes, letting you be super precise with your music.

What's MIDI Control?

MIDI is a fancy way of saying Musical Instrument Digital Interface. It's like a language that lets different music stuff talk to each other. Instead of sound waves, it sends messages like "start playing this note" or "change the volume."

MIDI control is like adding special knobs and buttons to your music setup. You can twist knobs or slide sliders to change how your music sounds. It's like having superpowers for making music.

Image1: This is a MIDI controller which is similar with that I will use in my following project.

What Can You Do with It?

You can use MIDI control to do lots of cool stuff:

1. Playing Music: You can make your music feel more alive by changing how hard you hit keys or pads. It's like playing a real instrument, but with digital magic.

2. Making Sounds: Did you ever want to make your own crazy sounds? With MIDI control, you can adjust things like how loud a sound is or how fast it changes. It's like being a mad scientist, but with music.

3. Mixing Music: When you're putting your music together, MIDI control lets you adjust stuff like volume and effects in real-time. It's like having a mixer board under your finger.

4. Playing Live: If you're performing live, MIDI control helps you make wonderful music on stage. DJs can mix songs and add effects, while bands can change sounds on the fly.

Why's It Awesome?

MIDI control makes making music easier and more fun. It's like having a super easy way to control your music, so you can focus on being creative. Plus, it lets you collaborate with other musicians and try out new ideas together.

Conclusion:

MIDI control is like having a secret weapon for making awesome music. It's super handy and lets you do all sorts of special effects with your sounds. So, let's embrace MIDI control and make some amazing music together!

Examples



Here is the link of the first video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybKrs5F3Zw8

This is a video talking about how to use MIDI controller basically.



Here is the link of the second video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGVi9HA681Y

This is a video talking about the basic concepts about MIDI controller like CC(continuous controller).


Image2: This is a picture about the MIDI notes, which are relevant with the tunes of the sounds.

References

MIDI: a comprehensive introduction.

This book is like a beginner's guide to MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface). It covers everything you need to know about MIDI, from what it is to how it works and what it's used for. In simple terms, MIDI is like a language that electronic music devices use to talk to each other. It lets instruments, computers, and other devices share musical information like notes, pitch, and volume. This book explains how MIDI helps musicians create and play music, and why it's so important in modern music production.

An interactive MIDI accompanist.

This paper is about a type of software called an "interactive MIDI accompanist." Essentially, it's like having a virtual musician that plays along with you while you're making music. Imagine you're playing the piano or guitar, and this software listens to what you're playing and responds by adding in other instruments, like drums, bass, or even orchestral strings. It's like having a band that follows you and helps fill out your music. This paper probably explains how this software works, how it's used, and its potential benefits for musicians.





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