what does midi stand for?
musical instrument digital interface
how is midi data different from audio data?
- represents performance parameters
- does not represent sound waves
how many channels can you send through a midi cable/port?
up to 16 channels
how do midi sequencers work with midi data?
- store, edit and play back midi data
- sound is created by a synthesizer, sound module, drum machine or virtual instrument
name the 2 types of midi compatible tracks
midi tracks and instrument tracks
describe a sample based operation
- recorded info is tied to sample locations
- sample based locations are absolute; locations are not affected by the session tempo
describe a tick based operation
- recorded info is tied to bar|beat locations
- tick based locations are relative
- locations move earlier if the session tempo increases
- locations move later if the session tempo decreases
what does pro tools subdivide bars|beats into?
ticks
what is a quarter note equal to?
960 ticks
Time Scale and Rulers for working with MIDI:
how do you set the timebase ruler
- display the bars|beats ruler
view>rulers>bars|beats
Time Scale and Rulers for working with MIDI:
how do you set the main time scale
- click the head of the bars|beats ruler
- select view>main counter>bars|beats
- click the main counter selector & select bars|beats
how do you display the tempo and meter rulers?
view>rulers>tempo
view>rulers>meter
Setting the Base Meter and Tempo:
How do you set the base meter?
- click the add meter change button on the meter ruler
- enter new meter in meter change dialog box at location 1|1|000
Setting the Base Meter and Tempo:
How do you set the base tempo?
- click the add tempo change button on the tempo ruler
- enter new BPM value in the tempo change dialog box at location 1|1|000
Preparing to Record:
How do you connect a MIDI device?
- midi out from device to mid interface input
- midi in from device midi interface output
- USB port from device to USB port on computer
what does the midi input selector do?
- determines what gets recorded to the track
- set to all by default
what does the midi output selector do?
determines which device or port is used for monitoring midi playback
how do you record enable midi compatible tracks?
click the track’s record enable button
what does input quantize do?
- automatically aligns recorded MIDI notes to a timing grid
- event>event operations>midi quantize
what are virtual instruments?
software equivalents of outboard snthesizers
how do you place a virtual instrument on an instrument track?
- display track inserts
- click an insert and choose plugin> instrument>desired instrument
Recording MIDI :
How do you record?
- verify track is record enabled
- click record button in the transport window
- click play
Recording MIDI :
How do you playback?
- use a virtual instrument or outboard device
- disable recording
- click play
what is MIDI clips view used for?
- shows midi notes grouped together in clips
- notes are visible but cannot be individually edited
