MIDI
Manufacturers Association (MMA)
The MIDI
Manufacturers Association (MMA) is the publisher and
authoritative source of MIDI specifications. Manufacturers
achieve interoperability through compliance with MMA
Recommended Practices. We provide forums for developers to
coordinate changes to the MIDI specification, which today
remains one of the most relevant standards in the
entertainment industry.
Mission
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To insure
interoperability of MIDI products through an open standards
process with broad industry participation.
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To be proactive
towards developing and enhancing MIDI to respond to market
needs.
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To encourage
the use of MIDI technology and MIDI products in established
and growth markets.
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To protect the
meaning of the term MIDI as used in commerce
Strategies
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Encourage
participation via an open and transparent process
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Provide forums
for companies to create consensus and share expertise
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Publish and
maintain consensus-driven interoperability specifications
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Host official
MIDI web site
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Cooperate with
other standards-setting organizations
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Inform members
of relevant technology trends
MMA Executive
Board Members
Athan Billias
(Yamaha Corp of America)
Bryan Lanser (MuseResearch R&D)
Denis Labrecque (Analog Devices)
Claus Dorner (Dream)
Tom White (MMA)
MMA Technical
Board Members
Chris Grigg
(Line 6)
Rick Cohen (Seven45 Studios)
Bob Lee (MIDI9)
Charlie Bright (Korg R&D USA)
Amos Ganes (Moog Music)
MMA members include companies in
these market areas:
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Electronic
Musical Instruments
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Personal
Computers & Software
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Signal
Processors & Audio ICs
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Sound
Reinforcement
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Multimedia
Computing
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Sound Recording
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TV & Radio
Broadcast
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Internet Audio
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Theater and
Stage
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Mobile
Communications
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Music Content
Website:
www.midi.org
MIDI is a
trademark of MIDI Manufacturers Association Incorporated.
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