On 6/14/2014 3:11 PM, Kyle Machulis wrote:
Summary: MIDI, the protocol for musical instruments to convey information
to/from each other and PC hosts (the annoying files that've played on webpages
for decades are related, but not covered here), has been around for over 30
years. It'd be nice if we could access it directly from the web, as when
combined with WebAudio, it can make a very power and simple system for creating
and editing audio while allowing producers to use the hardware they are
familiar with. There are also many stage production systems that use MIDI as a
general purpose protocol for lighting and other systems, due to its ubiquity.
The API Spec is minimal, essentially allowing for device discovery, connection,
and sending/receiving of messages. WebMIDI landed in Chrome Canary in July
2013, though it is still pref'd off.
Bug: https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=webmidi
Link to standard: Current draft spec is at
http://webaudio.github.io/web-midi-api/
Platform coverage: Coverage will begin with desktop, focusing on
Windows/Mac/Linux. Android is possible also (Chrome supports WebMIDI on
Android). FirefoxOS may be possible, but will require further work on the USB
core or else access via Bluetooth.
Estimated or target release: No specific target release at the moment. Earliest
estimate to land would most likely be 34.
Preference behind which this will be implemented: dom.webmidi.enabled
Is that really necessary? It seems superfluous.
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