Originally Posted By: Planobilly
Now, setting here playing with all this software and on the internet I am finding a real need to learn new and what seems like pretty arcane stuff at times.


This stuff WILL drive you crazy Cap. One thing to keep in mind is there are thousands of folks who have 4 year degrees in audio production and that includes midi. You're not going to pick it up lurking on a few forums, you really have to dig deep just like you've done getting your license. I know all about that, I work with a bunch of merchant sailors including deep sea Masters and Mates who belong to AMO. It takes years of education and experience to get a license like that and it's no different with this stuff.

Midi and digital audio has a language all to itself just like your field does. It comes from recording studios. And since midi started to become popular about 25 years ago it is an integral part of any studio. There are literally thousands or maybe even millions of YT vids that go into this plus other forums. A lot of it will be over your head because it's assumed you already know most of the terminology. You just have to dive in and start picking it up but it won't happen overnight just like I couldn't get a Masters license in a month either.

Now, I'm not saying you can't have some fun using these programs by simply entering the chords and picking styles but as soon as you start asking technical questions like these, you need some of that background.

Just keep asking questions here but also start finding some online courses and start studying.

Bob

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