Heptadecatonic Drops for MIDI instruments and computer in 17-tone equal temperament (1989/90)
He uses various looping devices and MIDI instruments to create a lush sound.
MIDI musical instruments, also known as synthesizers, come in all different shapes and sizes.
MIDI instruments and software made powerful control of sophisticated instruments easily affordable by many studios and individuals.
In 1996, Adventus began designing piano software that allowed MIDI instruments to communicate with a computer.
This enabled users to record their MIDI instruments and mix the results with other live audio recorded in the studio (or vice versa).
The individual drum voices may be playable from another MIDI instrument, or from a sequencer.
The two are similar but there are major differences in notes and MIDI instruments used.
The most recent patents are for MIDI compatible instruments.
"MIDI instruments," Mr. Ash said, "open the possibilities, and that's what makes the music business so exciting today."