Tech info re MIDI standardisation

Subject: Tech info re MIDI standardisation
From: Fay
Date: 29 Sep 03 - 09:05 AM

Hello,

Not a very trad. folkie subject, but hey the world is a changing, so I thought someone here might be able to help.

I need to know why MIDI had to be standardised and what the problems were leading upto and during standardisation.

Answers in as plain English as can be managed would be appreciated - I'm not much of a techno buff yet!

Thanks, Fay xx

Subject: RE: Tech info re MIDI standardisation
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 29 Sep 03 - 09:07 AM

basically for the same reason any 'language' needs to have standardization.

MIDI is a means of transmitting information. In order for sender and reciever to communicate there needs to be an agreement as to what signals mean what information.

Subject: RE: Tech info re MIDI standardisation
From: Fay
Date: 29 Sep 03 - 09:09 AM

Thanks MMario,
a good start, but I need to write 500 words on this subject!

Subject: RE: Tech info re MIDI standardisation
From: wysiwyg
Date: 29 Sep 03 - 09:11 AM

That's right, Mmario, and that's why beginning in 2005 all married couples will be required to speak MIDI before they can get a mariage license.

:~)

~S~

Subject: RE: Tech info re MIDI standardisation
From: GUEST
Date: 29 Sep 03 - 09:18 AM

A Brief History of MIDI

Subject: RE: Tech info re MIDI standardisation
From: Fay
Date: 29 Sep 03 - 09:30 AM

Handy article - Thanks.