Music Glossary: midi

Pre-mapped triads/7ths/extended voicings on pads or keys for instant progressions. more

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chord kit MIDI

Protocol for musical performance/control data between devices and software. more

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midi instruments guitar tech

Protocol to trigger cues in lighting, video, and effects from the music rig. Often paired with Program/Control Changes for instrument patches. more

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midi show control msc live

Program Changes select presets, Control Changes tweak parameters. Automate from the show session to keep hands free. more

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patch changes via midi pc/cc

Loop switchers and MIDI PC/CC automate pedal on/off and presets; reduces tap dancing live. more

pedal switcher midi guitar/bass tone

Common endings (V/vi → vi, backdoor IVm → I) as MIDI clips for quick reuse. more

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turnaround clips MIDI

Map ranges to different samples or timbres for realism; vary velocities for human dynamics. more

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velocity layering midi drum programming