About 35 years after the introduction of the MIDI 1.0 standard, instrument makers voted unanimously on January 18 to adopt the new MIDI 2.0 standard.
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a protocol, which aims at communication and synchronization between electronic musical instruments, computers and other electronic devices, regardless of the manufacturer.
The MIDI protocol does not transmit audio signal, but messages that contain information about the pitch and intensity of a note, as well as a timing signal that determines the speed – the tempo – of a piece.
Appeared 35 years ago by Dave Smith and Ikutaro Kakehashi, who were even awarded for it. Το πρότυπο MIDI 1.0, αποτελεί τη μεγαλύτερη πρόοδος στη μουσική τεχνολογία εδώ και δεκαετίες, αφού κατάφερε να δώσει κοινή γλώσσα σε όλα να μηχανήματα που παράγουν μουσική. Το νέο πρότυπο MΙDI 2.0 φέρνει την αμφίδρομη επικοινωνία και ένα σωρό νέα characteristics, while remaining compatible with the old MIDI 1.0. Companies such as Roland, Native Instruments, Korg and Yamaha are members of the MIDI Manufacturers Association.
Η change it was not a bolt from the blue as the problems from the development of the technology had already accumulated. For example, the 5-bit DIN cables used in the 80s could no longer handle high-resolution audio. The solution is provided by the new MIDI 2.0 standard which can handle any digital cable connection you would like to use. It allows much more accurate timing and much higher resolution, upscaling messages from seven bits up to 32 bits.
Such as notes Reverb.com, there is still room for improvement, such as multi-device networking, but this move represents a huge upgrade over the old model and will be useful for those trying to make an album to win a Grammy, whether in their bedroom or a fully equipped studio.