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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 65. Chapters: Audio mixing software, MIDI, Music looping, Software samplers, Musical Instrument Digital Interface, MIDI timecode, Music sequencer, Csound, General MIDI Level 2, MIDI usage and applications, Ableton Live, Pure Data, Logic Pro, Comparison of audio synthesis environments, Final Scratch, Traktor, Deckadance, Hauptwerk, Scratch Live, MIDIbox, Master Tracks Pro, Ninjam, List of MIDI editors and sequencers, MIDI controller, MIDI Show Control, MXP4, EJay, VirtualDJ, Usine, Mixed In Key, MPU-401, Mixxx, Orion, Variable-length quantity, Band-in-a-Box, Prime Loops, Venue, Opcode Systems, JamStudio.com, MIDI keyboard, MIDI Machine Control, Soundplant, Live looping, MIDI Tuning Standard, Tune Smithy, Logic Express, Scala, Clubdjpro, ReCycle, Denemo, MIDI mockup, Music Works, Z-Maestro, Djay, Beta Monkey Music, 112dB, DJ digital controller, Music Write, Composers Desktop Project, Kreol, List of MOTU products, Sound Object Library, Tempo map, MIDI beat clock, Midijet pro, Korg PadKontrol, NRPN, MIDIjam, Japan MIDI Standards Committee, IxiQuarks, FreeMIDI, Irin software, Notron, Synthestration, Pulses Per Quarter, MIDI Manufacturers Association, Midiboard, Trax, Association of Musical Electronics Industry, Open Music System, BeaTunes, Pro-24. Excerpt: MIDI (; Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is an industry-standard protocol that enables electronic musical instruments (synthesizers, drum machines), computers and other electronic equipment (MIDI controllers, sound cards, samplers) to communicate and synchronize with each other. Unlike analog devices, MIDI does not transmit an audio signal: it sends event messages about musical notation, pitch and intensity, control signals for parameters such as volume, vibrato and panning, cues, and clock signals to set the tempo. As an electronic protocol, it is notable for its widespread a...