Components of MIDI System

Components of MIDI

MIDI was introduced by the MIDI Manufacturers Association (MMA) in 1983. It is the system specification for standardized hardware interface and communications protocol to enable connection & communication between different electronic musical devices, Such as Synthesizers sequencers, rhythm machines, etc.

MIDI hardware specification calls for a special kind of moderate-speed serial port. It is usually located at the rear panel of an electronic musical instrument. It is designed to pass MIDI commands. MIDI port converts parallel computer data into a serial form. The MIDI connectors are standard 5-pin DIN jack which is of three types –

MIDI-IN: It receives messages.
MIDI-OUT: It sends messages.
MIDI THRU: It redirects a copy of input message.