Continue Unlike a Start command, which re-starts a sequencer or drum machine from the beginning of a song each time it occurs, sending a continue message after stop will re-start units from where they were stopped.

6.5 BOOKS ON MIDI

The preceding does not substitute for reading a good book on the subject of MIDI. For further information, refer to the following:

MIDI For Musicians and The Electronic Musician’s Dictionary by Craig Anderton; AMSCO Publications. The former was written specifically for musicians with no background in MIDI, and the latter defines terms related to musical electronics.

Music Through MIDI by Michael Boom; Microsoft Press. An excellent text for those just getting started with MIDI, synthesis, and related topics.

The Murphy’s Law MIDI Book by Jeff Burger; Alexander Publishing. Emphasizes applications and problem-solving.

Using MIDI by Helen Casabona and David Frederick; Alfred Publishing. A general guide to MIDI with an emphasis on applications.

Understanding MIDI and Understanding MIDI 2 by various authors; Amordian Press. A collection of MIDI-oriented articles from Musician magazine.

Descubriendo MIDI by José Valenzuela; Alesis Publishing. A thorough overview of MIDI in Spanish, suitable for beginners and/or advanced users.

6.6 VIDEOS ON MIDI

The Basics Of MIDI featuring Craig Anderton with Steve Smythe; Alesis Publishing. An overview of the concepts and applications of the MIDI interface. Available through Alesis Command Performance Accessory Collection.

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