MIDI was developed in the early 1980s by a group of Japanese music equipment manufacturers. It quickly became the standard for connecting electronic musical instruments, and it is still widely used today.
MIDI is a versatile protocol that can be used for a variety of purposes, including:
* Playing electronic musical instruments
* Recording MIDI performances
* Editing MIDI sequences
* Creating music for video games and movies
* Controlling lighting and other stage effects
MIDI is a powerful tool that can be used by musicians of all levels to create and perform music. It is a relatively simple protocol to learn, and there are many resources available to help you get started.