Author: Stefaan Casier
Simple midi – IN, OUT & THRU demonstrated
This sample project by Stefaan Casier demonstrates some of the simpler MIDI programming techniques used in his excellent MIDI programming article here on CodeGuru. This time around, the simple concepts are explained, along with a MIDI programming FAQ for Visual Basic. The program shows how to play certain notes using the MIDI interface and analyse notes coming into the computer also.
PROJECT NAME
midi.vbp
PURPOSE
Based on the reactions on my BulkDump project,
there seems to be much demand for a simple midi project
that demonstrates the basics. The BulkDump project
was maybe to large to dig into. This one is small and
easier.
ENVIRONMENT
This is a VB5 project, which will run under Windows 9x.
No other than basic VB-controls are used.
YOU CAN LEARN
How to send notes to the midi OUT-port
How to make a midi THRU connection
How to read & analyse incoming messages from a midi keyboard
...
COPYRIGHT
None. I made the code myself and everybody is free
to use it.
RUNTIME FILES
executable is not included
CODE FILES
midi.vbp/.vbw
frmMidi.frm
frmDevCap.frm
midi.bas
ADDITIONAL FILE
faq.htm : questions and answers + midi IN info
Download Zipped Project (10k)
Download Midi Programming FAQ (html format) (10k)