Later he performed as an equipment technician for the band on the 1980 tour, and worked at Roland through much of the 1980s helping to develop MIDI technology.
Some Zendrummers even go as far as using wireless MIDI technology so that they can move about without cables.
A version of the song employing MIDI technology was added as a bonus track.
In the late 80s, young Haitian music groups applied the MIDI technology that in addition to reduce the band's size offers a variety of new sounds.
The new generation was a moment of experiment with the MIDI technology.
The style was hot and new but as other Caribbean bands start using the MIDI technology the sound became similar.
His studio experience, along with his knowledge of synthesizers and MIDI technology, prepared him well for the classes in music technology which he taught in various venues.
The creative possibilities brought about by MIDI technology have been credited as having helped to revive the music industry in the 1980s.
Already, MIDI technology, now sold mostly to professional musicians, is coming down in price.
Chain of development is seen clearly in 1978 when nearly 50 music programs came out as a result of MIDI technology, a form of computer communication still used today.