No, midi sends music information over the midi cable. Information concerning which note you played, for how long, how loud it is played, at which channel, and so on...
So, if your instrument and the computer you're connecting with don't have the same instrument library, the notes, the length, the relative volume and so on will be the same, but it will sound different. Example, you could be playing on a piano, but the sound could be a Trumpet.
No. MIDI is a data port, not audio port.
MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. It's an industry-standard protocol defined in 1982 that enables electronic musical instruments to communicate with each other. MIDI allows computers, synthesizers, MIDI controllers, sound cards, samplers and drum machines to control one another, and to exchange system data. MIDI does not transmit an audio signal or media - it transmits "event messages" such as the pitch and intensity of musical notes to play, control signals for parameters such as volume, vibrato and panning, cues, and clock signals to set the tempo.
To connect your Yamaha keyboard to your computer using a MIDI cable, you will need to plug one end of the MIDI cable into the MIDI Out port on your keyboard and the other end into the MIDI In port on your computer's audio interface or MIDI adapter. Then, you can use music production software on your computer to send and receive MIDI data between the keyboard and the computer for recording or playing music.
To play a MIDI keyboard through your PC, you will need to connect the keyboard to your computer using a MIDI-to-USB cable or interface. Then, you can use music software like a digital audio workstation (DAW) to recognize and play the MIDI signals from your keyboard. Make sure to select the MIDI keyboard as the input device in the software settings to start playing and recording music on your PC.
Midi cable was invented in 1982.
No. Line in is for audio, but midi is for midi.
Yes, you will need an audio interface to connect your MIDI keyboard to your computer for recording and playback of audio.
Yes, you can use any USB MIDI Interface with ProTools. Note that ProTools SE and M-Powered require an apporved M-Audio interface to be attached to run the program.
A single MIDI cable transmits 16 channels of information. Each channel can carry different musical messages, allowing multiple instruments or devices to communicate simultaneously over a single connection. This enables a wide range of control and interaction in musical setups.
MIDI has several disadvantages, including its limited audio quality since it relies on digital signals to represent music rather than actual sound waves. It also lacks the nuance of live performance, as MIDI data may not capture the full expressiveness of instruments. Additionally, MIDI files can be less portable, as playback can vary depending on the synthesizer or software used. Lastly, MIDI does not inherently include audio data, which can complicate sharing and collaboration.
To connect and configure a MIDI audio device to your computer for music production, you will need to first connect the MIDI device to your computer using a MIDI cable or USB connection. Then, you will need to install any necessary drivers or software for the MIDI device on your computer. Once the device is connected and recognized by your computer, you can configure it in your music production software by selecting the MIDI device as an input or output device in the software's settings. This will allow you to use the MIDI device to control virtual instruments and record MIDI data for your music production projects.
To connect a MIDI device to your computer using a MIDI to USB B cable, simply plug the MIDI end of the cable into your MIDI device and the USB end into a USB port on your computer. Your computer should automatically recognize the MIDI device and you can start using it with music software or applications.