When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. MIDI is, in a word, a godsend. This unassuming data-transfer standard is the magic sauce that ...

The Yamaha DX7 was released in 1983, with its FM synthesis engine completely revolutionizing the electronic music world at the time. It didn’t come cheap, and still doesn’t today, but we are blessed ...

These days, as we all know, entire albums can be made using nothing more than a laptop, a DAW application and a handful of plugins. For those prepared to step outside the box, though, an exciting ...

Not content to rule the world of digital watches, Casio also dominated the home musical keyboard market in decades past. If you wanted an instrument to make noises that sounded approximately nothing ...

For many, MIDI means SoundBlaster cards, chiptunes, and WAD files played to the sound of a killer synth score. But Microsoft Windows has begun previewing MIDI 2.0, the first update to the MIDI ...

In a nutshell: The MIDI 2.0 standard was introduced in 2020, nearly 40 years after the original version. MIDI remains a crucial technology for musicians and music producers, and its utility on PCs is ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether you're a musician always on the go or just tight on space, there are plenty of reasons to pick up a portable MIDI controller. I've ...

From triggering synths to syncing lights, MIDI has become the backbone of modern live performances. With the right setup, artists can blend studio precision with stage spontaneity. Whether you’re a ...