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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.