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MIDI basics: MIDI connectivity

MIDI devices communicate through 5 pin DIN connectors.



MIDI devices are connected with MIDI cables

1 MIDI cable can transmit a separate set of messages for each of 16 channels

These 16 channels correspond to separate MIDI devices or to multiple channels within a single device (if the device is multitimbral).

Each channel represents a discreet intrument sound; for instance, bass on channel 1, piano on channel 2 and drums on channel 10.  Similar to a multitrack tape recorder, a MIDI sequencer can record complex arrangements, even when using a single multi-timbral keyboard.



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