Articles – table of contents
A technical description of SMPTE/EBU timecode
A comprehensive review of what Phil Rees has learnt about SMPTE Time Code - especially in the popular LTC audio flavour.
About MIDI channels, voices, timbres and Modes
Phil Rees discusses the factors which affects how sound-generating resources are allocated to MIDI commands.
Introduction to modern music computers
Phil Rees summarises the basics of musical composition and audio recording using modern computer tools.
Laptop computers for music software
The modern notebook PC can be the heart of a complete mobile music-making studio. Phil Rees explains what is needed.
Acoustic noise and the music PC
An overview of the subject of making personal computers sufficiently quiet that they can be used successfully in the room in which music is recorded or monitored.
Expert optimisation of PCs for music
We review how, when you intend to use a PC for making music, you should never underestimate the importance of a carefully optimised and configured system.
How to wire a DIN plug for MIDI
to Phil Rees Music Tech home page - music computers and MIDI gear