APPENDIX
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BOOKS ON MIDI
The preceding does not substitute for reading a good book on the
subject of MIDI. For further information, refer to the following:
MIDI For Musicians and The Electronic Musician’s Dictionary by
Craig Anderton; AMSCO Publications. The former was written
specifically for musicians with no background in MIDI, and the
latter defines terms related to musical electronics.
Music Through MIDI by Michael Boom; Microsoft Press. An
excellent text for those just getting started with MIDI, synthesis,
and related topics.
The Murphy’s Law MIDI Book by Jeff Burger; Alexander
Publishing. Emphasizes applications and problem-solving.
Using MIDI by Helen Casabona and David Frederick; Alfred
Publishing. A general guide to MIDI with an emphasis on
applications.
Understanding MIDI and Understanding MIDI 2 by various
authors; Amordian Press. A collection of MIDI-oriented articles
from Musician magazine.
Descubriendo MIDI by José Valenzuela; Alesis Publishing. A
thorough overview of MIDI in Spanish, suitable for beginners
and/or advanced users.
VIDEOS ON MIDI
The Basics Of MIDI featuring Craig Anderton with Steve Smythe;
Alesis Publishing. An overview of the concepts and applications of
the MIDI interface. Available through Alesis Command
Performance Accessory Collection.
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