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Midi files advantages and disadvantages

What are the advantages and disadvantages of midi files?

There are several advantages to using MIDI files:

MIDI files are small in size, making them easy to transfer and store.
MIDI files are universal and can be played on any device that supports MIDI.
MIDI files can be edited and manipulated in many different ways, such as changing the tempo, pitch, or instrumentation.
MIDI files can be used to trigger sounds on external synthesizers, allowing for a wide range of sounds and instrumentation.
MIDI files can be used to create music for video games, websites, and other interactive media.

However, there are also some disadvantages to using MIDI files:

MIDI files do not contain any actual audio data, so they cannot be played back without a device or software that can interpret and play the MIDI data.
The quality of the sound produced from a MIDI file depends on the device or software used to play it back, so the sound may not be consistent across different systems.
MIDI files do not capture the nuances and expression of a live performance, so they may sound more mechanical and less "human" than audio recordings.
MIDI files do not support audio effects or processing, such as reverb or compression, so they cannot reproduce the same sound as a recording made with real instruments.