Music book "The Digital Musician: An Introduction to MIDI, Digital Instruments & Beyond" (Dr. Geoffrey Stanton)
If you've always wanted to know more about MIDI but found the subject too technical, this volume will change your mind. Technology and jargon are explained in everyday language to make MIDI easy to understand. "How to Do" tips are designed to be useful for organists and keyboardists of any level of skill. The book includes organ pieces with MIDI registrations and performance suggestions using MIDI.
Dr. Stanton is the winner of several prestigious music awards and fellowships. He is an accomplished recitalist on organ and synthesizer and has performed throughout the United States and in Germany. He has taught university classes and served as a clinician for organ, electronic music and choral techniques.
Topics include:
- Getting Started with Digital Synthesizers & Sound Modules
- Using General and GS MIDI
- What is MIDI?
- General Setup of Instruments and Editing
- Working with a Sequencer
- Recording Modes
- Working with Computers
- The Interface
- SMF - Standard MIDI Files
- Performing with MIDI
- How to Set Up for Various Scenarios
- Choosing the Best Options for You
- Anthology and Repertoire Examples



