In the early ’80s, music tech faced hardware and software incompatibility issues. Synth pioneers like Moog, ARP, and Sequential Circuits were racing to make synths more affordable and compact. The introduction of CV/Gate system allowed synths to play themselves, changing the music composition game. Dave Smith of Sequential Circuits proposed the Universal Synthesizer Interface, later named MIDI, which enabled synths to communicate with each other. Despite initial skepticism, MIDI became an open standard, revolutionizing the music industry. With MIDI, creators and musicians could connect all music hardware and software seamlessly. MIDI’s impact remains significant in modern studios.
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