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MIDI

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As computers have become central components in many MIDI systems, USB has become the most widely used protocol for transporting MIDI data. The USB Implementers Forum, including members of the MIDI Manufacturers Association (MMA) and the Association of Musical Electronics Industry (AMEI), have created the USB Class Definitions for MIDI Devices. These specifications defines how USB transports MIDI data.

USB MIDI 2.0

As computers have become central components in many MIDI systems, USB has become the most widely used protocol for transporting MIDI data. With the introduction of MIDI 2.0, the USB Implementers Forum’s USB MIDI 2.0 working group, headed by members of the MIDI Manufacturers Association (MMA) and the Association of Musical Electronics Industry (AMEI), have updated the USB Class Definition for MIDI Devices. This spec defines how USB transports MIDI data.

USB MIDI 1.0

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is well suited for connecting MIDI Interfaces and MIDI instruments to computers. MIDI is a recognized protocol for music control that is serving the marketplace very well. The USB builds on the strengths of MIDI by adding higher speed of transfer and increased MIDI channels through its multiple “virtual” cable support.