MIDI - Technology Directory

  1. Academic Music [Web Page]. Available at: http://www.academicmusic.com.
    Rec #: 1153
    Reprint: 02/20/2001
    Call Number: updated 2002; information provided by online newsletter
    Abstract:
    Academic Music is a complete, one-stop site for every conceivable kind of academic and learning music software. We provide full and complete versions of MIDI, audio, notation, and instructional software at special academic discount prices. You wil find the most popular brands of single versions, lab packs, and site licenses for learning (and religeous) institutions, teachers, and students.

     

  2. Black & Whites [Macintosh/Windows].
    Rec #: 1184
    Call Number: updated 2002; information provided by publisher
    Abstract:
    Black & Whites contains digital stereo multi-samples of real Steinway pianos. Allows any attached MIDI keyboard to have same expressive, musical control over each not as a real piano.

     

  3. Igor Engraver 1.6 [Macintosh/Windows]. Version Ver. 1.6. Noteheads.
    Rec #: 1197
    Call Number: updated 2002; information obtained from website
    Notes: download from website
    Abstract:
    Igor Engraver is an extremely powerful program, and offers the professional engraver control over all aspects of the notation of music. At the same time, it is very easy to use for beginners. Corss-platform scores can be published on the Internet. And the MIDI playback is the most advanced on the market. Features: Music entry and editing radically faster; NIFF Import; Strong IGP file compression for e-commerce; Non GM synth support under Windows; Windows XP compability; Considerable stability improvemnts; and much more.

     

  4. Pro Tools. Version Ver. 5.0.1. Digidesign.
    Rec #: 1207
    Call Number: updated 2002; information provided by email
    Notes: Free download - 40mb; Pro Tools FREE will be available on CD with a few extras for $9.95
    Abstract:
    Offers up to 8 tracks of audio and 48 tracks of MIDI, real-time plug-ins, and many of the same editing and mixing features the pros use.

     

  5. Reason: Propeller Heads.
    Rec #: 1230
    Call Number: updated 2002; information provided by email
    Abstract:
    Contains and analog synth module, a sampler module, a pattern drum machine, loop player, mixer, effects, and a sequencer all in one package.

     

  6. Rewire [Macintosh]. Propellerheads.
    Rec #: 1232
    Call Number: updated 2002; information provided by email
    Abstract:
    A free technology built-in to all Propellerheads software that allows their programs to communicate extensively with most Mac sequencers.

     

  7. . Waugh, Ian. Making Music with Digital Audio: Cimino Publishing Group; 1997; c1998. ISBN: 1878427563.
    Rec #: 1238
    Call Number: updated 2002; imformation provdied by email newsletter
    Notes: Cost (single): $17.95
    Abstract:
    Waugh explains all aspects of the subject from digital audio basics to putting together a systerm to suit the user's music requirements. The book explains exactly what you need to know about: Sound and digital audio; Basic digital recording principles; Sample rates and resolutions; Consumer sound cards; Dedicated digital audio cards. On a practical level the user will learn about, sample editing, digital FX processing, integrating MIDI and digital audio, using sample CDs, mastering to DAT and direct to CD, digtial audio and multimedia.

     

  8. Wilkinson, Scott. Anatomy of a Home Studio.
    Rec #: 1239
    Call Number: updated 2002; information provided by email newsletter
    Abstract:
    Anatomy of a Home Studio covers areas such as MIDI, digital audio, synthesis, DSP, Mixing, and recording techniques.