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M I D I      Musical Instrument Digital Interface
 
I traveled for the Wurlitzer Company carrying a Commadore 64 Computer around the country using MIDI via the computer to link keyboards together and play midi Sequnces just like the ones I have on this page. The Commadore 64 was ever so popular in the 80's and people were amazed at how the computer would control their organs or keyboards and play songs. Soon the Digital explosion hit the country. Music Dealers wanted to be part of this ever changing thing called MIDI. Later the Manufactuers agreed upon a standart and called it GM for General Midi.  This enabled musical instruments to exchange the same or common instruments and commands on a number system.  In many of my concerts I used the Commadore 64 to sequence songs and included them into my performances. Today I have used Midi in many of my recordings since I can record 16 tracks (sounds) then store it on a disk to go to the studio, and use sequences in creating arrangements to "Paint the Musical Pictures that I have done since 1984. In 1984 I started the Midi Disc 2000 and the Midi Jukebox.

What is MIdi?

Musical Instrument Digital Interface

Using a cable keyboards can talk to each other and to computers

MIDI is a digital communications protocol. In August of 1983, music manufacturers agreed on a document that is called "MIDI 1.0 Specification". Any device that has MIDI capabilities must adhere to this specific data structure to ensure that all MIDI devices are capable of working together. This protocol is a language that allows interworking between instruments from different manufacturers by providing a link that is capable of transmitting and receiving digital data. It is important to remember that MIDI transmits commands, but it does not transmit an audio signal.

The MIDI specification includes a common language that provides information about events, such as note on and off, preset changes, sustain pedal, pitch bend, and timing information. The specification has been updated more recently with specific data structures for handling sample dumps, MIDI time code, general MIDI and standard MIDI files. To see a complete listing of all MIDI data, go to:the types of data that is transmitted.



MIDI information is transmitted through a MIDI cable that has DIN-type male plug connectors with five pins. Two of the pins are used to transfer digital binary information (MIDI Code). One of the pins issues a steady stream of five volts, while the other pin alternates between 5 volts and 0 volts to represent binary information (on and off). The third pin is a ground and the remaining two pins are currently not in use.

Musical Instrument Digital Interface Midi

 The serial interface was chosen by MIDI manufacturers because it is less expensive and more efficient than a parallel interface. The speed of a MIDI serial interface is 31,250 bits per second. There are 10 bits needed for every MIDI digital word or 3125 messages per second. Snap your finger and think about how many many events could be transmitted during that time. Consequently, the serial interface speed is more than adequate for most music applications.

To make it very simple MIDI is a means so that digital  musical instruments and computers can talk to each other and send information back and forth.

  This is picture of one of my keyboards the Technics KN700/Technics no longer is in the musical instruments business but all my instruments are Technics

The midi files used on this website are Public Domain. Other Midi files are on CD for the program authored by Mr. Dan Wheeler. You may download these files with permission. These songs are done in a very 'simple' sequence[recording] using 00 which is basic Piano.

Jesus Loves me Midi FileClick to hear my MIDI tune! jesuslovesme

This little light of mine Midi FileClick to hear my MIDI tune! thislittlelightofmine

Father Abraham Midi fileClick to hear my MIDI tune! fatherabraham

Only a Boy Named David Midi FileClick to hear my MIDI tune! onlyaboynameddavid

Arky arky 2 Midi FileClick to hear my MIDI tune! arkyarky2  Noah Song To the tune of Rise and Shine old gospel song

Fishers of Men Midi FileClick to hear my MIDI tune! fishersofmen