MIDI - What It Is and How It Changed the World of Music

Explore the revolutionary MIDI standard in this 45-minute Churchill CompSci Talk by Hyun-Ho Shin. Discover how MIDI transformed artists' workflows, from initial inspiration to final production. Delve into its history, functionality, and significance in modern music. Learn about MIDI messages, channel voice messages, pitch bend, running status, controllers, system messages, and MIDI files. Witness a practical demonstration using Logic Pro and Logic Explorer. Gain insights into the future of MIDI and its lasting impact on the music industry.

Intro
MIDI
Why is it important
What is MIDI
History of MIDI
Piano Rolls
How MIDI works
MIDI messages
Channel voice messages
Pitch Bend
Running Status
Controllers
System messages
MIDI files
MIDI data
Practical demonstration
Logic Pro
Logic Explorer
Future of MIDI
Conclusion