Musical Instrument Digital Interface, or MIDI, is an industry-standard electronic communications protocol that defines each musical note in an electronic musical instrument such as a synthesizer, precisely and concisely, allowing electronic musical instruments and computers to exchange data in real time. MIDI does not transmit audio - it simply transmits digital information about a music performance.
The MIDI Show Control (MSC) protocol (in the Real Time System Exclusive subset) is an industry standard ratified by the MIDI Manufacturers Association in 1991 which allows all types of media control devices to talk with each other and with computers to perform show control functions in live and canned entertainment applications. Just like musical MIDI (above), MSC does not transmit the actual show media — it simply transmits digital information about a multimedia performance.
Almost all music recordings today utilize MIDI as a key enabling technology for recording music. In addition, * is also used to control hardware including recording devices as well as live performance equipment such as stage lights and effects pedals.
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Video Game Music Archive - For systems including NES, SNES, N64, Gameboy, Genesis, Master System, Sega Saturn, Sony Playstation, and Turbo-Grafx 16.
Meta Description: [ Video Game MIDI Music from NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, Gameboy, Genesis, Master System, Sega Dreamcast, Sega Saturn, Sony PlayStation, X-Box, Atari, TurboGrafx-16, and more! ]
Console Game Music Direct - Console game music created by fans, for the Nintendo 64, Playstation and Gameboy.
Game Music Home Page - Various game music files, as well as a shopping guide.
Quest Studios - Offers files from Sierra Online games.
Meta Description: [ Sierra On-Line MIDI and Digital Sound Files, plus Original Music from Quest Studios. ]
The Assimilated Game MIDI Collection - Music from various Super Nintendo series.
Meta Description: [ A rapidly growing game MIDI collection with hundreds of songs
to choose from. Now includes tons of interactive wonders including Name that Tune, Weekly gaming
poll, and a fully functional posting board. ]
The Midi Shrine - Midi files from games like Final Fantasy, Super Mario Bros., MegaMan and Zelda.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to The Midi Shrine! The best site if you are looking for game and anime-music! A lot of midis from some of the best games and animes! ]
ZM Center - Contains MIDI music from the Legend of Zelda series.
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