MIDI Controllers & Interfaces
MIDI controllers and interfaces connect devices and computers enabling tactile music creation when controlling hardware and software. They are vital in the process of seamless data exchange and performance in modern music production.
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How MIDI has Shaped and Evolved Music Production
Introduced in the early 1980s, MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) revolutionised the world of music production. MIDI controllers and interfaces utilise variations of either DIN, USB or 3.5mm connections to control digital music software or external hardware. Since their inception, 5-pin MIDI connections have been the industry standard, while USB MIDI has grown in popularity by offering direct computer connectivity, enhanced versatility, and efficiency. MIDI's digital format enables precise control, automation, and near limitless manipulation, which is fundamental in modern music creation. MIDI controllers and interfaces continue to shape contemporary music by bridging the gap between physical instruments and digital environments.