midi systemn.1
/ˈmɪdɪ ˌsɪstᵻm/, U.S. /ˈmɪdi ˌsɪstəm/ A compact hi-fi system, typically consisting of a set of stacking components, manufactured and sold together (sometimes in a single unit), as opposed to separate units connected externally. Cf. MIDI system n.2
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1984 HFD 9 Jan. 91 One of three new midi-systems, the M-900B features an autoreverse linear tracing turntable.
1990 Family Album Catal. Spring 944 (caption) Stereo midi system with infra red remote control available with or without compact disc player.
1998 Viz June 17/2 Midi systems?.. We'll give you a hand to blow your wad on some serious separates.
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MIDI systemn.2
/ˈmɪdɪ ˌsɪstᵻm/, U.S. /ˈmɪdi ˌsɪstəm/ An electronic music system consisting of items of hardware connected using the MIDI standard. Cf. midi system n.1
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1984 InfoWorld (Nexis) 13 May 6 As a musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) system user, I must point out two errors..in your article.
1989 Music Technol. Oct. 16/2 With 30-voice polyphony, six-part multitimbral operation, and a separate drum section, all you need to add is a sequencer to create a complete MIDI system.
1992 RS Components: Electronic & Electr. Products July 1222/2 MIDI Systems and Control... Contents: Interface specification and protocol..; effects, drum machines and other devices.
1996 C. Jenkins in P. Trynka Rock Hardware 63/1 The MIDI system can also transmit..non-channel-specific ‘system’ data such as clock information for drum machines and sequencers.
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