what is a midi file and how does it work
In layman's terms, MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is simply information within a music production program (Protools, Logic, Reason, Fruity Loops Studio, etc.) Initially there is no sound associated to this info.. The info is recorded into the program's edit screen on a track by first selecting a digital instrument (ex.
Malstrom, Thor [Reason]; Komplete soundbanks [Logic]). Reason automatically creates a track when you select the digital instrument. This is a necessary step as it assigns a sound to the MIDI and allows you to hear the midi notes or information during recording, playing and playback modes.