Discussion of Python midi library

[Max M]

gbreed at cix.compulink.co.uk wrote:
> Max M wrote:
> 
>>The biggest challenge here is getting the internal representation of 
>>the midi data right.
> 
> You mean getting it to match the standard, or encapsulating it in the most 
> convenient way?

Well the standard is a pretty dumb iff format, so encapsulating it the 
most convenient way will be the key.

>>So generally I want to be able to load in the data into a Python 
>>specific objects representation that can be easily modified and then 
>>saved back out as a new midi file.
> 
> I'd like it to be generic enough that the code could be re-used to 
> transform live MIDI streams as well.

I believe that the parts of the project could be used for something like 
that.

> I think a few of us are interested, but we may not have the time to 
> contribute much.  I did get half way through converting my old C++ code, 
> but I don't think it's really good enough for anybody else to work with.  
> Unless you want an example of something that can read and write the files 
> successfully.

I expect to do all the work myself. At least until it is usefull enough 
that other might pick it up for their own use.

>>I allready have some code and some ideas.

> Where

I will do a writeup of my ideas, put the code online and get back to you.

regards Max M