From how MIDI works, to how to connect devices through it, to how it integrates into a computer environment, "MIDI Power!" by Robert Guerin is a comprehensive reference guide to MIDI. You will get an in-depth look at MIDI, its messages and protocols and acquire the information you need to navigate it with comfort and ease. Whether you’re a beginner who just wants to make sense of MIDI or a veteran wanting to realize its full potential, "MIDI Power!" will help you produce professional music now and in the future.
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