MIDI data stream is usually originated by a MIDI controller, such ad a musical instrument keyboard, or by a MIDI sequencer.

MIDI data output from a midi controller or sequencer is transmitted via the devices' MIDI OUT connector.

The recipient of this MIDI data stream is commonly a MIDI sound generator or a sound module, which will receive MIDI IN connector, and respond these messages by playing sounds.

The single physical MIDI channel is divided into 16 logical channels by the inclusion of a 4 bit Channel number within many of the MIDI messages. A musical instrument keyboard can general by set to transmit on any one of the 16 MIDI

A MIDI sound source, or sound module can be set to receive on specific MIDI channel(s).

	Created by Emma Smyth over 11 years ago

Masters Sound and Audio Note on Musical Instrument Digital Interface , created by Emma Smyth on 30/11/2014.