MIDI

Kelsey Aleckson — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:41:13 GMT

Current revision posted to ETC Product Wiki by Kelsey Aleckson on 8/13/2009 10:41:13 AM

MIDI

Filed under: MIDI

Musical Instrument Device Interface, or MIDI, was a standard created in the 1980s for electronic transport of musical data. Since then it has been adapted to a wide variety of uses, including the triggering of lighting control systems.

Several ETC lighting products have featured MIDI connections. Typically lighting consoles can be triggered by MIDI (e.g. Cue 1 go), and some can have individual button hits fired by MIDI. Consoles may also be able to output MIDI.

Physical Connections

MIDI uses 5 pin DIN connectors to connect between equipment. Any piece of equipment may have up to three MIDI connections :

MIDI In : The console receives MIDI through this connector
MIDI Thru : As multiple devices may be daisychained in MIDI systems, this can be used to link the MIDI control signal through to other systems
MIDI Out : For devices capable of controlling other MIDI devices, this connector is where the controlled devices are connected.

MIDI Concepts

In ETC products, there are three main types of MIDI control that may be implemented :

MIDI Show Control (MSC)
MIDI Time Code
MIDI Notes

The way MIDI is implemented on your controller depends on what product you have; you should look at the specifications or manual for your console for details.

MIDI Show Control (MSC)

MIDI Show Control provides a method for transmitting show-control type messages (e.g. "Cue 1 GO") over MIDI.

In a show control system a triggering device, usually a sequencer running on a computer, sends commands which trigger the lighting system

MIDI Time Code

MIDI Time Code provides a method of clock synchronisation, similar to SMPTE time code, but running over MIDI hardware.

MIDI Notes

Originally developed as a protocol for controlling individual musical instruments, MIDI has support for notes. Notes are used in some consoles to provide, in effect, remote key presses on the console keys (e.g. pressing the GO button), or fader moves.

Knowledge Base:

[[products:KnowledgeBase: MIDI Connector Pinout|MIDI Connector Pinout ]]
[[products:KnowledgeBase: MIDI Show Control (MSC) In-Depth Programming Information for Obsession and Expression|MIDI Show Control (MSC) In-Depth Programming Information for Obsession and Expression]]
[[products:KnowledgeBase: Wholehog Midi Show Control Information|Wholehog Midi Show Control Information]]
[[products:KnowledgeBase: Help Your Technician Help you|Help Your Technician Help you]]

MIDI

Tracy.Fitch — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:57:27 GMT

Revision 10 posted to ETC Product Wiki by Tracy.Fitch on 7/11/2009 9:57:27 AM

MIDI

Filed under: MIDI

Physical Connections

MIDI uses 5 pin DIN connectors to connect between equipment. Any piece of equipment may have up to three MIDI connections :

MIDI In : The console receives MIDI through this connector
MIDI Thru : As multiple devices may be daisychained in MIDI systems, this can be used to link the MIDI control signal through to other systems
MIDI Out : For devices capable of controlling other MIDI devices, this connector is where the controlled devices are connected.

MIDI Concepts

In ETC products, there are three main types of MIDI control that may be implemented :

MIDI Show Control (MSC)
MIDI Time Code
MIDI Notes

The way MIDI is implemented on your controller depends on what product you have; you should look at the specifications or manual for your console for details.

MIDI Show Control (MSC)

MIDI Show Control provides a method for transmitting show-control type messages (e.g. "Cue 1 GO") over MIDI.

In a show control system a triggering device, usually a sequencer running on a computer, sends commands which trigger the lighting system

MIDI Time Code

MIDI Time Code provides a method of clock synchronisation, similar to SMPTE time code, but running over MIDI hardware.

MIDI Notes

Knowledge Base:

[[products:KnowledgeBase: MIDI Connector Pinout|MIDI Connector Pinout ]]
[[products:KnowledgeBase: MIDI Show Control (MSC) In-Depth Programming Information for Obsession and Expression|MIDI Show Control (MSC) In-Depth Programming Information for Obsession and Expression]]
[[products:KnowledgeBase: Wholehog Midi Show Control Information|Wholehog Midi Show Control Information]]
[[products:KnowledgeBase: Help Your Technician Help you|Help Your Technician Help you]]

MIDI

Tracy.Fitch — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:54:56 GMT

Revision 9 posted to ETC Product Wiki by Tracy.Fitch on 7/11/2009 9:54:56 AM

MIDI

Filed under: MIDI

Several ETC lighting products have featured MIDI connections. Typically lighting consoles can be triggered by midi MIDI (e.g. Cue 1 go), or and some can have individual button hits fired by midiMIDI. Consoles may also be able to output MIDI.

Physical Connections

MIDI uses 5 pin DIN connectors to connect between equipment. Any piece of equipment may have up to three MIDI connections :

MIDI In : The console receives MIDI through this connector
MIDI Thru : As multiple devices may be daisychained in MIDI systems, this can be used to link the MIDI control signal through to other systems
MIDI Out : For devices capable of controlling other MIDI devices, this connector is where the controlled devices are connected.

MIDI Concepts

In ETC products, there are three main types of MIDI control that may be implemented :

MIDI Show Control (MSC)
MIDI Time Code
MIDI Notes

The way midi MIDI is implemented on your controller depends on what product you have; you should look at the specifications or manual for your console for details.

MIDI Show Control (MSC)

Midi

MIDI Show Control provides a method for transmitting show-control type messages (e.g. "Cue 1 GO") over MIDI.

In a show control system a triggering device, usually a sequencer running on a computer, sends commands which trigger the lighting system

MIDI Time Code

MIDI Time Code provides a method of clock synchronisation, similar to SMPTE time code, but running over MIDI hardware.

MIDI Notes

Knowledge Base:

[[products:KnowledgeBase: MIDI Connector Pinout|MIDI Connector Pinout ]]
[[products:KnowledgeBase: MIDI Show Control (MSC) In-Depth Programming Information for Obsession and Expression|MIDI Show Control (MSC) In-Depth Programming Information for Obsession and Expression]]
[[products:KnowledgeBase: Wholehog Midi Show Control Information|Wholehog Midi Show Control Information]]
[[products:KnowledgeBase: Help Your Technician Help you|Help Your Technician Help you]]

MIDI

Tracy.Fitch — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:52:09 GMT

Revision 8 posted to ETC Product Wiki by Tracy.Fitch on 7/11/2009 9:52:09 AM

MIDI

Filed under: MIDI

Several ETC lighting products have featured MIDI connections. Typically lighting consoles can be triggered by midi (e.g. Cue 1 go), or have individual button hits fired by midi. Consoles may also be able to output MIDI.

Physical Connections

MIDI uses 5 pin DIN connectors to connect between equipment. Any piece of equipment may have up to three MIDI connections :

MIDI In : The console receives MIDI through this connector
MIDI Thru : As multiple devices may be daisychained in MIDI systems, this can be used to link the MIDI control signal through to other systems
MIDI Out : For devices capable of controlling other MIDI devices, this connector is where the controlled devices are connected.

MIDI Concepts

In ETC products, there are three main types of MIDI control that may be implemented :

MIDI Show Control (MSC)
MIDI Time Code
MIDI Notes

The way midi is implemented on your controller depends on what product you have; you should look at the specifications or manual for your console for details.

MIDI Show Control (MSC)

Midi Show Control provides a method for transmitting show-control type messages (e.g. "Cue 1 GO") over MIDI.

In a show control system a triggering device, usually a sequencer running on a computer, sends commands which trigger the lighting system

MIDI Time Code

MIDI Time Code provides a method of clock synchronisation, similar to SMPTE time code, but running over MIDI hardware.

MIDI Notes

As a protocol for controlling individual musical instruments, MIDI has support for notes. Notes are used in some consoles to provide, in effect, remote key presses on the console keys (e.g. pressing the GO button), or fader moves.

Knowledge Base:

[[products:KnowledgeBase: MIDI Connector Pinout|MIDI Connector Pinout ]]
[[products:KnowledgeBase: MIDI Show Control (MSC) In-Depth Programming Information for Obsession and Expression|MIDI Show Control (MSC) In-Depth Programming Information for Obsession and Expression]]
[[products:KnowledgeBase: Wholehog Midi Show Control Information|Wholehog Midi Show Control Information]]
[[products:KnowledgeBase: Help Your Technician Help you|Help Your Technician Help you]]

MIDI

Tracy.Fitch — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:08:32 GMT

Revision 7 posted to ETC Product Wiki by Tracy.Fitch on 7/11/2009 2:08:32 AM

MIDI

Filed under: MIDI

Physical Connections

MIDI uses 5 pin DIN connectors to connect between equipment. Any piece of equipment may have up to three MIDI connections :

MIDI In : The console receives MIDI through this connector
MIDI Thru : As multiple devices may be daisychained in MIDI systems, this can be used to link the MIDI control signal through to other systems
MIDI Out : For devices capable of controlling other MIDI devices, this connector is where the controlled devices are connected.

MIDI Concepts

In ETC products, there are three main types of MIDI control that may be implemented :

MIDI Show Control (MSC)
MIDI Time Code
MIDI Notes

The way midi is implemented on your controller depends on what product you have; you should look at the specifications or manual for your console for details.

MIDI Show Control (MSC)

Midi Show Control provides a method for transmitting show-control type messages (e.g. "Cue 1 GO") over MIDI.

In a show control system a triggering device, usually a sequencer running on a computer, sends commands which trigger the lighting system

MIDI Time Code

MIDI Time Code provides a method of clock synchronisation, similar to SMPTE time code, but running over MIDI hardware.

MIDI Notes

Knowledge Base:

[[products:KnowledgeBase: MIDI Connector Pinout|MIDI Connector Pinout ]]
[[products:KnowledgeBase: MIDI Show Control (MSC) In-Depth Programming Information for Obsession and Expression|MIDI Show Control (MSC) In-Depth Programming Information for Obsession and Expression]]
[[products:KnowledgeBase: Help Your Technician Help you|Help Your Technician Help you]]

MIDI

Tracy.Fitch — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:37:31 GMT

Revision 6 posted to ETC Product Wiki by Tracy.Fitch on 7/11/2009 1:37:31 AM

MIDI

Filed under: MIDI

Physical Connections

MIDI uses 5 pin DIN connectors to connect between equipment. Any piece of equipment may have up to three MIDI connections :

MIDI In : The console receives MIDI through this connector
MIDI Thru : As multiple devices may be daisychained in MIDI systems, this can be used to link the MIDI control signal through to other systems
MIDI Out : For devices capable of controlling other MIDI devices, this connector is where the controlled devices are connected.

MIDI Concepts

In ETC products, there are three main types of MIDI control that may be implemented :

MIDI Show Control (MSC)
MIDI Time Code
MIDI Notes

The way midi is implemented on your controller depends on what product you have; you should look at the specifications or manual for your console for details.

MIDI Show Control (MSC)

Midi Show Control provides a method for transmitting show-control type messages (e.g. "Cue 1 GO") over MIDI.

In a show control system a triggering device, usually a sequencer running on a computer, sends commands which trigger the lighting system

MIDI Time Code

MIDI Time Code provides a method of clock synchronisation, similar to SMPTE time code, but running over MIDI hardware.

MIDI Notes

Knowledge Base:

[[products:KnowledgeBase: MIDI Connector Pinout|MIDI Connector Pinout ]]
[[products:KnowledgeBase: Help Your Technician Help you|Help Your Technician Help you]]

MIDI

Tracy.Fitch — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:37:31 GMT

Revision 5 posted to ETC Product Wiki by Tracy.Fitch on 7/11/2009 1:37:31 AM

MIDI

Musical Instrument Device Interface, or MIDI, was a standard created in the 1980s for electronic transport of musical data. Since then it has been adopted adapted to a wide variety of uses, including the triggering of lighting control systems.

Several ETC lighting consoles products have featured MIDI connections. Typically lighting consoles can be triggered by midi (e.g. Cue 1 go), or have individual button hits fired by midi. Consoles may also be able to ouput output MIDI.

Physical Connections

MIDI uses 5 pin DIN connectors to connect between equipment. Any piece of equipment may have up to three MIDI connections :

MIDI In : The console receives MIDI through this connector
MIDI Thru : as As multiple devices may be daisychained in MIDI systems, this can be used to link the MIDI control signal through to other systems
MIDI Out : For consoles devices capable of controlling other MIDI devices, this connector is where the output controlled devices are connectedto.

MIDI Concepts

In ETC consolesproducts, there are three main types of MIDI control that may be implemented :

MIDI Show Control (MSC)
MIDI Time Code
MIDI Notes

The way midi is implemented on your console controller depends on what console product you have; you should look at the specifications or manual for your console for details.

MIDI Show Control (MSC)

Midi Show Control provides a method for transmitting show-control type messages (e.g. "Cue 1 GO") over MIDI.

In a show control system a triggering device, usually a sequencer running on a computer, sends commands which trigger the lighting system

MIDI Time Code

MIDI Time Code provides a method of clock synchronisation, similar to SMPTE time code, but running over MIDI hardware.

MIDI Notes

Knowledge Base:

[[products:KnowledgeBase: MIDI Connector Pinout|MIDI Connector Pinout ]]
[[products:KnowledgeBase: Help Your Technician Help you|Help Your Technician Help you]]

MIDI

Tracy.Fitch — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:33:04 GMT

Revision 4 posted to ETC Product Wiki by Tracy.Fitch on 7/11/2009 1:33:04 AM

MIDI

Musical Instrument Device Interface, or MIDI, was a standard created in the 1980s for electronic transport of musical data. Since then it has been adopted to a wide variety of uses, including the triggering of lighting control systems.

Several ETC lighting consoles have featured MIDI connections. Typically lighting consoles can be triggered by midi (e.g. Cue 1 go), or have individual button hits fired by midi. Consoles may also be able to ouput MIDI.

Physical Connections

MIDI uses 5 pin DIN connectors to connect between equipment. Any piece of equipment may have up to three MIDI connections :

MIDI In : The console receives MIDI through this connector
MIDI Thru : as multiple devices may be daisychained in MIDI systems, this can be used to link the MIDI control signal through to other systems
MIDI Out : For consoles capable of controlling other MIDI devices, this connector is where the output devices are connected to.

MIDI Concepts

In ETC consoles, there are three main types of MIDI control implemented :

MIDI Show Control (MSC)
MIDI Time Code
MIDI Notes

The way midi is implemented on your console depends what console you have; you should look at the specifications or manual for your console for details.

MIDI Show Control (MSC)

Midi Show Control provides a method for transmitting show-control type messages (e.g. "Cue 1 GO") over MIDI.

In a show control system a triggering device, usually a sequencer running on a computer, sends commands which trigger the lighting system

MIDI Time Code

MIDI Time Code provides a method of clock synchronisation, similar to SMPTE time code, but running over MIDI hardware.

MIDI Notes

Knowledge Base:

[[products:KnowledgeBase: MIDI Connector Pinout|MIDI Connector Pinout ]]
[[products:KnowledgeBase: Help Your Technician Help you|Help Your Technician Help you]]

MIDI

tomsteer — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:36:08 GMT

Revision 3 posted to ETC Product Wiki by tomsteer on 7/10/2009 3:36:08 PM

MIDI

Musical Instrument Device Interface, or MIDIProduct Page, was a standard created in the 1980s for electronic transport of musical data. Since then it has been adopted to a wide variety of uses, including the triggering of lighting control systems.

Physical Connections

MIDI uses 5 pin DIN connectors to connect between equipment. Any piece of equipment may have up to three MIDI connections :

MIDI In : The console receives MIDI through this connector
MIDI Thru : as multiple devices may be daisychained in MIDI systems, this can be used to link the MIDI control signal through to other systems
MIDI Out : For consoles capable of controlling other MIDI devices, this connector is where the output devices are connected to.

MIDI Concepts

In ETC consoles, there are three main types of MIDI control implemented :

MIDI Show Control (MSC)
MIDI Time Code
MIDI Notes

The way midi is implemented on your console depends what console you have; you should look at the specifications or manual for your console for details.

MIDI Show Control (MSC)

Midi Show Control provides a method for transmitting show-control type messages (e.g. "Cue 1 GO") over MIDI.

In a show control system a triggering device, usually a sequencer running on a computer, sends commands which trigger the lighting system

MIDI Time Code

MIDI Time Code provides a method of clock synchronisation, similar to SMPTE time code, but running over MIDI hardware.

MIDI Notes

Knowledge Base:

[[products:KnowledgeBase: MIDI Connector Pinout|MIDI Connector Pinout ]]
[[products:KnowledgeBase: Help Your Technician Help you|Help Your Technician Help you]]

MIDI

Kelsey Aleckson — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:01:32 GMT

Revision 2 posted to ETC Product Wiki by Kelsey Aleckson on 7/8/2009 9:01:32 AM

MIDI

MIDI Product Page

Knowledge Base:

[[products:KnowledgeBase: MIDI Connector Pinout|MIDI Connector Pinout ]]
[[products:KnowledgeBase: Help Your Technician Help you|Help Your Technician Help you]]

MIDI

Kelsey Aleckson — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:42:37 GMT

Revision 1 posted to ETC Product Wiki by Kelsey Aleckson on 7/2/2009 2:42:37 PM

MIDI Product Page

Knowledge Base:

[[products:KnowledgeBase: MIDI Connector Pinout|MIDI Connector Pinout ]]