Talk:MIDI/GA1

GA Review

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Reviewer: Iazyges (talk · contribs) 17:19, 9 March 2018 (UTC)

Will start soon. Iazyges Consermonor Opus meum 17:19, 9 March 2018 (UTC)

Criteria

GA Criteria
GA Criteria: 1 1.a Y 1.b Y 2 2.a Y 2.b Y 2.c Y 2.d Y (Highest is 18.7%, due only to incidental parallels) 3 3.a Y 3.b Y 4 4.a Y 5 5.a Y 6 6.a Y 6.b Y

• No DAB links Y
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Those new to the subject of MIDI might confuse it with digital audio. While it may appear that MIDI and digital audio equipment do the same task, recording of multiple channels of music using digital equipment, this is done differently by MIDI and digital audio systems. MIDI symbolically represents a note. When the synth player plays a note, MIDI records it as an event: the note number, velocity, duration, and other information. Digital audio records the actual sound the instrument makes. MIDI also enables other instrument parameters (volume, effects, etc.) to be controlled remotely. These tools allow composers to audition and edit their work much more quickly and efficiently than did older solutions, such as multitrack recording. Some composers may take advantage of MIDI 1.0 and General MIDI (GM) technology to allow musical data files to be shared among various electronic instruments by using a standard, portable set of commands and parameters. The data composed via the sequenced MIDI recordings can be saved as a Standard MIDI File (SMF), digitally distributed, and reproduced by any computer or electronic instrument that also adheres to the same MIDI, GM, and SMF standards. MIDI data files are much smaller than recorded audio files. The Macintosh was a favorite among US musicians, as it was marketed at a competitive price, and it took several years for PC systems to catch up with its efficiency and graphical interface. The SMF specification was developed and is maintained by the MMA. Sequencing software provides a number of benefits to a composer or arranger. It allows recorded MIDI to be manipulated using standard computer editing features such as cut, copy and paste and drag and drop. Keyboard shortcuts can be used to streamline workflow, and editing functions are often selectable via MIDI commands. The sequencer allows each channel to be set to play a different sound, and gives a graphical overview of the arrangement. A variety of editing tools are made available, including a notation display that can be used to create printed parts for musicians. Tools such as looping, quantization, randomization, and transposition simplify the arranging process. Despite its association with music devices, MIDI can control any electronic or digital device that can read and process a MIDI command. It is therefore possible to send a spacecraft from Earth to another destination in space, control home lighting, heating and air conditioning and even sequence traffic light signals all through MIDI commands. The receiving device or object would require a General MIDI processor, however in this instance, the program changes would trigger a function on that device rather than notes from a MIDI instrument's controller. Each function can be set to a timer (also controlled by MIDI) or other condition or trigger determined by the device's creator. MIDI patch bays also clean up any skewing of MIDI data bits that occurs at the input stage. Some computer sound cards include a standard MIDI connector, whereas others connect by any of various means that include the D-subminiature DA-15 game port, USB, FireWire, Ethernet or a proprietary connection. The increasing use of USB connectors in the 2000s has led to the availability of MIDI-to-USB data interfaces that can transfer MIDI channels to USB-equipped computers. Some MIDI keyboard controllers are equipped with USB jacks, and can be plugged into computers that run music software. and controllers that may not send notes, but transmit other types of real-time events. Many devices are some combination of the two types. Other controllers include drum controllers and wind controllers, which can emulate the playing of drum kit and wind instruments, respectively. A MIDI instrument can also be a stand-alone module (without a piano style keyboard) consisting of a General MIDI soundboard (GM, GS and XG), onboard editing, including transposing/pitch changes, MIDI instrument changes and adjusting volume, pan, reverb levels and other MIDI controllers. Typically, the MIDI Module includes a large screen, so the user can view information for the currently selected function. Features can include scrolling lyrics, usually embedded in a MIDI file or karaoke MIDI, playlists, song library and editing screens. Some MIDI Modules include a Harmonizer and the ability to playback and transpose MP3 audio files. Manufacturers commonly produce a synthesizer in both standalone and rack-mounted versions, and often offer the keyboard version in a variety of sizes. SysEx messages can include functionality beyond what the MIDI standard provides. They target a specific instrument, and are ignored by all other devices on the system. A specific MIDI Implementation Chart is usually published for each MIDI device within the device documentation. Some large manufacturers of MIDI devices use modified MIDI in-only DIN 5-pin sockets with the metallic conductors intentionally omitted at pin positions 1, 2, and 3 so that the maximum voltage isolation is obtained. MIDI's flexibility and widespread adoption have led to many refinements of the standard, and have enabled its application to purposes beyond those for which it was originally intended. Neither standard has been adopted beyond its creator, but both are commonly supported by music software titles. Mac OS X Core Audio, and Linux ALSA Sequencer. In addition to the original 31.25 kbit/s current-loop transported on 5-pin DIN, other connectors have been used for the same electrical data, and transmission of MIDI streams in different forms over USB, IEEE 1394 a.k.a. FireWire, and Ethernet is now common. Some samplers and hard drive recorders can also pass MIDI data between each other over SCSI. MIDI over USB has become increasingly common as other interfaces that had been used for MIDI connections (serial, joystick, etc.) disappeared from personal computers. Linux, Microsoft Windows, Macintosh OS X, and Apple iOS operating systems include standard class drivers to support devices that use the "Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for MIDI Devices". Some manufacturers choose to implement a MIDI interface over USB that is designed to operate differently from the class specification, using custom drivers. No new mLan products have been released since 2007. Some devices use standard TRS audio minijack connectors for MIDI data, including the Korg Electribe 2 and the Arturia Beatstep Pro. Both come with adaptors that break out to standard 5-pin DIN connectors.

• @GoAnimateFan199Pro: I am placing the article on hold per the large amount of uncited material; once that has been resolved we may continued with the review.

• @Iazyges: I think you should consider closing this. It's been open for months and the article is a very, very long way from GA. Popcornduff (talk) 17:21, 20 August 2018 (UTC)

Comments and status query

The MOS:LEAD criterion doesn't seem to be met, in part due to the five-paragraph length (it's highly unusual for there to be more than four paragraphs per MOS:LEADLENGTH, even for a long article such as this one). The third paragraph reads like it comes from a spec, not an encyclopedic article; I recommend that it be recast so it doesn't read like part of a standards document.

There haven't been any edits by GoAnimateFan199Pro to the article since Iazyges posted the review nearly four weeks ago. That's quite a while. It's important that some sort of response be made very soon if GoAnimateFan199Pro wishes this review to remain open. BlueMoonset (talk) 18:54, 29 April 2018 (UTC)

• Whenever I get the chance this week, I will modify the noted errors. I apologize for my silent delay. GoAnimateFan199Pro (talk) 19:02, 29 April 2018 (UTC)
• UPDATE: After over a month, I have finally modified the article in an attempt to make it fit with the review. For the most part I removed unimportant claims, but for statements that I felt would be too important to remove (or it would interfere), I added a citation needed tag next to it. If that interferes with the review then feel free to either remove the statement or halt the review if necessary. GoAnimateFan199Pro (talk) 06:11, 10 June 2018 (UTC)

@GoAnimateFan199Pro: It will have to be either cited or removed. -- Iazyges Consermonor Opus meum 15:34, 13 June 2018 (UTC)

Alright, the uncited claims have been removed. GoAnimateFan199Pro (talk) 18:04, 17 June 2018 (UTC)

• @GoAnimateFan199Pro: Since the removal of the uncited claims is contested on talk page, I will hold the review until consensus is developed; although consensus seems to point towards removing it. Iazyges Consermonor Opus meum 04:33, 25 June 2018 (UTC)
  • Ok, thanks for the heads up. GoAnimateFan199Pro (talk) 04:43, 25 June 2018 (UTC)
• @GoAnimateFan199Pro and Iazyges: Any update on progress here? It has been over five months since it was nominated. AIRcorn (talk) 23:00, 19 August 2018 (UTC)
  • The "bold deletions" discussion in the talk page is not closed and does not seem to be finished despite lack of activity. I'm simply waiting for all of that to be sorted. GoAnimateFan199Pro (talk) 01:46, 20 August 2018 (UTC)

Apologies for letting this slip through the cracks. I have reviewed the disputed edits and posted detailed comments. I've expressed some general concerns about this nomination there also. ~Kvng (talk) 17:02, 20 August 2018 (UTC)

Iazyges, perhaps you might continue the review, taking into account the replies here and on the article's talk page? Many thanks. BlueMoonset (talk) 13:03, 31 August 2018 (UTC)

@BlueMoonset: Will do. Iazyges Consermonor Opus meum 21:17, 31 August 2018 (UTC)

Areas still missing refs

• @GoAnimateFan199Pro: The following still need refs. Given that the consensus appears to be that these are worthy to stay, if they cannot be cited I will have to fail the review. If you are able to work on it now, I'm willing to hold the review open indefinitely, so long as work is still being done; if you are busy IRL, I can fail the review now and take up the new nomination whenever the article is ready. Iazyges Consermonor Opus meum 13:23, 5 September 2018 (UTC)

Extended content

and complex productions could be realized on a system as small as a synthesizer with integrated keyboard and sequencer. MIDI also enables other instrument parameters (volume, effects, etc.) to be controlled remotely. These tools allow composers to audition and edit their work much more quickly and efficiently than did older solutions, such as multitrack recording. Some composers may take advantage of MIDI 1.0 and General MIDI (GM) technology to allow musical data files to be shared among various electronic instruments by using a standard, portable set of commands and parameters. The data composed via the sequenced MIDI recordings can be saved as a Standard MIDI File (SMF), digitally distributed, and reproduced by any computer or electronic instrument that also adheres to the same MIDI, GM, and SMF standards. MIDI data files are much smaller than recorded audio files. The Macintosh was a favorite among US musicians, as it was marketed at a competitive price, and it took several years for PC systems to catch up with its efficiency and graphical interface. The SMF specification was developed and is maintained by the MMA. Sequencing software provides a number of benefits to a composer or arranger. It allows recorded MIDI to be manipulated using standard computer editing features such as cut, copy and paste and drag and drop. Keyboard shortcuts can be used to streamline workflow, and editing functions are often selectable via MIDI commands. The sequencer allows each channel to be set to play a different sound, and gives a graphical overview of the arrangement. A variety of editing tools are made available, including a notation display that can be used to create printed parts for musicians. Tools such as looping, quantization, randomization, and transposition simplify the arranging process. Other notation programs include Finale, Encore, Sibelius and MuseScore. Despite its association with music devices, MIDI can control any electronic or digital device that can read and process a MIDI command. The receiving device or object would require a General MIDI processor, however in this instance, the program changes would trigger a function on that device rather than notes from a MIDI instrument's controller. Each function can be set to a timer (also controlled by MIDI) or other condition or trigger determined by the device's creator. MIDI patch bays also clean up any skewing of MIDI data bits that occurs at the input stage. Some computer sound cards include a standard MIDI connector, whereas others connect by any of various means that include the D-subminiature DA-15 game port, USB, FireWire, Ethernet or a proprietary connection. The increasing use of USB connectors in the 2000s has led to the availability of MIDI-to-USB data interfaces that can transfer MIDI channels to USB-equipped computers. Some MIDI keyboard controllers are equipped with USB jacks, and can be plugged into computers that run music software. and controllers that may not send notes, but transmit other types of real-time events. Many devices are some combination of the two types. Other controllers include drum controllers and wind controllers, which can emulate the playing of drum kit and wind instruments, respectively. A MIDI instrument can also be a stand-alone module (without a piano style keyboard) consisting of a General MIDI soundboard (GM, GS and XG), onboard editing, including transposing/pitch changes, MIDI instrument changes and adjusting volume, pan, reverb levels and other MIDI controllers. Typically, the MIDI Module includes a large screen, so the user can view information for the currently selected function. Features can include scrolling lyrics, usually embedded in a MIDI file or karaoke MIDI, playlists, song library and editing screens. Some MIDI Modules include a Harmonizer and the ability to playback and transpose MP3 audio files. Manufacturers commonly produce a synthesizer in both standalone and rack-mounted versions, and often offer the keyboard version in a variety of sizes. Instruments that generate sounds through sample playback, but have no recording capabilities, are known as "ROMplers". Channel Voice messages transmit real-time performance data over a single channel. Examples include "note-on" messages which contain a MIDI note number that specifies the note's pitch, a velocity value that indicates how forcefully the note was played, and the channel number; "note-off" messages that end a note; program change messages that change a device's patch; and control changes that allow adjustment of an instrument's parameters. MIDI notes are numbered from 0 to 127 assigned to C-1 to G9. This corresponds to a range of 8.175798916Hz to 12543.85395Hz (assuming equal temperament and 440Hz A4) and extends beyond the 88 note piano range from A0 to C8. Channel Mode messages include the Omni/mono/poly mode on and off messages, as well as messages to reset all controllers to their default state or to send "note-off" messages for all notes. SysEx messages can include functionality beyond what the MIDI standard provides. They target a specific instrument, and are ignored by all other devices on the system. A specific MIDI Implementation Chart is usually published for each MIDI device within the device documentation. Some large manufacturers of MIDI devices use modified MIDI in-only DIN 5-pin sockets with the metallic conductors intentionally omitted at pin positions 1, 2, and 3 so that the maximum voltage isolation is obtained. MIDI's flexibility and widespread adoption have led to many refinements of the standard, and have enabled its application to purposes beyond those for which it was originally intended. Neither standard has been adopted beyond its creator, but both are commonly supported by music software titles. Mac OS X Core Audio, and Linux ALSA Sequencer. In addition to the original 31.25 kbit/s current-loop transported on 5-pin DIN, other connectors have been used for the same electrical data, and transmission of MIDI streams in different forms over USB, IEEE 1394 a.k.a. FireWire, and Ethernet is now common. Some samplers and hard drive recorders can also pass MIDI data between each other over SCSI. MIDI over USB has become increasingly common as other interfaces that had been used for MIDI connections (serial, joystick, etc.) disappeared from personal computers. Linux, Microsoft Windows, Macintosh OS X, and Apple iOS operating systems include standard class drivers to support devices that use the "Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for MIDI Devices". Some manufacturers choose to implement a MIDI interface over USB that is designed to operate differently from the class specification, using custom drivers. No new mLan products have been released since 2007. Some devices use standard TRS audio minijack connectors for MIDI data, including the Korg Electribe 2 and the Arturia Beatstep Pro. Both come with adaptors that break out to standard 5-pin DIN connectors.

• Expect me to fix them by the time I come back from school today. That should take about a half hour to edit. GoAnimateFan199Pro (talk) 14:16, 5 September 2018 (UTC)
  • Actually @Iazyges: never mind that. I was unfortunately not able to retrieve citations for every statement so I cannot continue with improvement on the article for now. Feel free to fail the review. GoAnimateFan199Pro (talk) 22:43, 5 September 2018 (UTC)