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Midi Systems and Control Francis Rumsey (Professor of Sound Recording at the University of Surrey (UK) Fellow of the AES and contributor to the AES Journal)

Midi Systems and Control By Francis Rumsey (Professor of Sound Recording at the University of Surrey (UK) Fellow of the AES and contributor to the AES Journal)

Summary

Taking account of changes in the world of MIDI systems, this book includes examples of real implementations. Rewritten to include a far greater practical element, to complement its technical strengths, the book includes sections on principles and terminology; MIDI timecode; lib and editors.

Midi Systems and Control Summary

Midi Systems and Control by Francis Rumsey (Professor of Sound Recording at the University of Surrey (UK) Fellow of the AES and contributor to the AES Journal)

Provides comprehensive coverage of every aspect of MIDI. The second edition includes more examples of real implementations, more diagrams and the whole book has been rewritten to include a far greater practical element, to complement its existing technical strengths.

Several completely new sections and complete chapters have been added including a new opening chapter as an introduction to principles and terminology; MIDI timecode; librarians and editors.

There is a discussion of the choice of computer for MIDI control, different approaches to sequencer software design, user interfaces, the Apple MIDI managers etc. The final chapter covers Practical Systems Design.

Midi Systems and Control Reviews

Reviews of the previous edition:

'Superb new MIDI book; we thoroughly recommend it. It should prove a valuable addition to any musician's library, be they beginner or seasoned midiphile'
Sound on Sound

'Midi systems and control is a very readable book ... invaluable to the engineer ...'
Studio Sound

'The author has produced a very readable and not overly technical exposition of this fascinating subject.'
Line Up

'The book should prove invaluable for reference to any student of audio engineering or of music technology.'
Image Technology

'Very strongly recommended.'
Musicus

About Francis Rumsey (Professor of Sound Recording at the University of Surrey (UK) Fellow of the AES and contributor to the AES Journal)

Professor of Sound Recording at the University of Surrey (UK) and a Visiting Professor at the School of Music in Pitea (Sweden). Fellow of the Audio Engineering Society and a regular contributor to the AES Journal.

Table of Contents

Introduction to principles and terminology; Synchronisation and external machine control; Common implementations; Systems control sequences and operating systems; Implementation of midi with peripheral devices; Practical systems designs.

Additional information

GOR010418642
9780240513706
0240513703
Midi Systems and Control by Francis Rumsey (Professor of Sound Recording at the University of Surrey (UK) Fellow of the AES and contributor to the AES Journal)
Used - Like New
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
1994-03-22
256
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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