Advantages+and+disadvantages+of+MIDI+data

Introduction
Advantages and disadvantages of storing data in MIDI files.


 * Advantages**
 * File sizes are smaller
 * All aspects of the sound can be edited
 * Effects can be applied to individual instruments
 * No interference or background noise during recording
 * Can use to create music without need for different musicians / instruments


 * Disadvantages**
 * Dependent on quality of sound card for overall sound
 * Can not store vocals
 * Effects are limited
 * Less realistic sounds than actual instruments

Task
Andrea is a musician who writes her own songs and has been booked to do a tour of gigs around the UK. Describe the equipment she might use and how MIDI would be an advantage to her.

Task

 * Give the example of one band or artists who use MIDI, and say why they might use it
 * Give the example of one band or artist who does not use MIDI and say why the might not use it