(ppppppp) is the new program number.Ĭhannel Pressure (After-touch). This message sent when the patch number changes. (vvvvvvv) is the controller value (0-127). (ccccccc) is the controller number (0-119). Controller numbers 120-127 are reserved as 'Channel Mode Messages' (below). Controllers include devices such as pedals and levers. This message is sent when a controller value changes. This message is most often sent by pressing down on the key after it 'bottoms out'. This message is sent when a note is depressed (start).

This message is sent when a note is released (ended). Table 1: MIDI 1.0 Specification Message SummaryĬhannel Voice Messages We strongly recommend consulting the official MIDI Specifications for additional information.

WARNING! Details about implementing these messages can dramatically impact compatibility with other products. This table is intended as an overview of MIDI, and is by no means complete. The following table lists the major MIDI 1.0 messages in numerical (binary) order (adapted from 'MIDI by the Numbers' by D. Valenti, Electronic Musician 2/88, and updated by the MIDI Association.).

Midi note number to pitch