MIDI
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a technical standard that describes a communications protocol, digital interface, and electrical connectors for connecting electronic musical instruments, computers, and related audio devices. It allows devices to send and receive messages for controlling musical parameters like notes, timing, and instrument sounds, enabling synchronization and data exchange without transmitting actual audio signals. This protocol is foundational in music production, live performance, and audio software development.
Developers should learn MIDI when working on music software, digital audio workstations (DAWs), synthesizers, or interactive audio applications, as it provides a standardized way to handle musical data and device communication. It is essential for creating plugins, virtual instruments, or hardware integrations in the music technology industry, enabling precise control over musical events and parameters programmatically.