MIDI is a relatively old technology in the electronic music industry. It came into being in the early 80s as a way for electronic instruments - including synths, drum machines and sequencers - to talk to one another. Over the years it has evolved, and is at its most powerful when creating music using computer software.
So how is MIDI different to audio? Where do I start? How do I connect MIDI devices to your computer? What are control codes? How do I make MIDI music sound more realistic? Here is a range of tutorials from basic to advanced that explain it all.
For even more tutorials, check out all of our posts tagged "MIDI".
What's This MIDI All About Then?
A Beginner's Guide to MIDI Recording
Practical MIDI
On YouTube: What is MIDI? What is a MIDI Controller?
On YouTube: How to Connect and Configure a MIDI Controller
Discussion: Past, Present and Future of MIDI
Setting Up Your MIDI Controller Inside Studio One
Using the Korg nanoKontrol 2 - Part 01
Using the Korg nanoKontrol 2 – Part 02
Quick Tip: How to Enable the Mod Wheel in FL Studio
Quick Tip: Using Multiple MIDI Controllers in FL Studio 9
7 Ways to Use and Edit MIDI Velocity
Making Your MIDI Strings Even More Realistic
A Guide to Ghost Snares in MIDI
Bring Your MIDI Drums to Life
Extracting MIDI from Audio in Ableton Live 9
Extracting MIDI Data From Audio In Cubase 6
Quick Tip: Custom MIDI Velocity Response in FL Studio
Quick Tip: Using MIDI Performances in QL Stormdrum 2
Quick Tip: Using MIDI Effects in Ableton Live - Part 1
Quick Tip: Using MIDI Effects in Ableton Live - Part 2
Quick Tip: Control Your MIDI with a Wii Remote Using OSCulator
Quick Tip: MIDI Translation - MIDI to Keystrokes
Quick Tip: Enhance your Ableton Live Experience with MIDI Remote Scripting
Imitate Guitar Techniques With MIDI Part 1 - Glissando (2 Semitones)
Imitate Guitar Techniques With MIDI Part 2 - Glissando (3-4 Semitones)
Imitate Guitar Techniques With MIDI Part 3 – Glissando (1 Octave)
Using MIDI Controller Data
How to use ReaControlMIDI
How to Create More Expressive MIDI Music
Using MIDI for Inspiration and Foundation
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