MIDI

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MIDI

• Musical Instrument Digital Interface
• contain digital information representing the
  notes, NOT the sounds.
• PRO files are very small in size
• CON quality of playback is highly dependent upon
  hardware.
• Can also be played back by special software -
  Yamaha MIDPLUG, Headspace Beatnik, Quicktime
• Example

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Plug-Ins

• software programs that extend the capabilities of
  your browser
• must be downloaded and installed by the
  individual user
• some of the most common plug-ins include Acrobat,
  Flash, RealPlayer, Quicktime
• do you know of others?