Links to PC free/shareware

www.kvr-vst.com
(info on commercial, shareware, freeware plug-ins & soft synths)
www.databaseaudio.co.uk
(freeware plug-ins / soft synths)
www.synthedit.com
(freeware tool for making soft synths & plug-ins)
www.elogoxa.net
(free VST plug-ins)
www.oli.adbe.org
(freeware plug-ins)
www.knufinke.de/sir
(free impluse response plug-in)

Commercial freeware

www.sampletank.com
sonypictures.com
www.voxengo.com

Soundcards

Soundcard and sequencer interconnections
Superb diagram

MIDI concepts

MIDI basics History and concept

MIDI interconnection interface, cables explained

System diagram Shows typical sequencing connections including: Local On/Off, ReChannelising, Soft Thru

MIDI language

These articles explain the underlying principals and features of the MIDI language.

Computer counting systems Binary / bit depth explained

Status & data bytes Structure of a MIDI message explained

What is a MIDI message? MIDI bytes and messages explained

MIDI language specification From the MIDI manufacturer's association

Active sensing What is it, how does it work?

Timecode & synchronistaion SMPTE and MTC in sound & film/video production explained

Systems Exclusive

What is Systems Exclusive? Click here to read about the basic concepts of using Sys Ex to save patches and control your sound module parameters dynamically.

Emagic Logic environments

Click to download a folder of environments for ...

Antares Vocal Producer
Lexicon MPX100/500
Johnson J-Station
Roland TD8
TC Electronics M300

DL Zip format (568Kb)

Links

MIDI links

Harmony Central
(MIDI resources)
www.midifarm.com

Sequencer links

www.emagic.de
( the authors of Logic Audio)
Logic users forum
www.steinberg.net
(authors of Cubase)
www.motu.com/
(Mark Of The Unicorn, Digital Performer)