Paul Middleton

MIDI Sequencing Projects

This chapter focuses on composing a piece of music using a MIDI sequencer. To help you get started we have included several step-by-step examples in different musical styles.

MIDI Sequencing Exercises

This chapter contains a series of MIDI sequencing exercises that are designed to help develop the practical skills you will need to complete the main sequencing projects. Each exercise focuses one particular aspect at a time, giving you step-by-step examples and practical tips along the way.

Chapter 2 – Listening and Creative Skills

Music is a technical and creative subject. In order to communicate your ideas efficiently to others, you will either need to learn how to write music using traditional notation or learn how to interpret your ideas using a music technology program. It would also be an advantage to learn how to sing or play an instrument of some kind, so you can directly express your own ideas.

Chapter 10 – The Mixing Desk

A mixing desk is usually the main focal point of any recording project, so its essential that you become familiar with its operation. In this chapter we are going to explore the many different controls you would normally expect to find on a traditional stand-alone mixing desk. You will, however, find most of these controls relevant to any type of mixing desk, whether it is stand-alone or incorporated into a computer software program.

MIDI Sequencer Basics

A MIDI sequencer is a device that can be used to record, edit and play back MIDI data. Most MIDI sequencers are based around a software program that is designed to run on a computer. These programs offer many different ways to display and manipulate MIDI information and provide a convenient way to capture and store your musical ideas. Note: in order to use a computer and a MIDI sequencer you will need to have the relevant MIDI sequencing software installed before you start.