MIDI System Common MessagesStatus
Byte | Data
Bytes | Message | Description |
|---|
| F1 | md | 
MIDI Time Code Quarter Frame | MTC Quarter Frame This message is an alternative to the MIDI Timing clock, and is used in applications where more sophisticated timing control is required, such as fast-forwarding, rewind, and shuttle controls. Any unused data bits should be set to 0 by the transmitter, and ignored by the receiver. |
| | Value | Range | Description |
|---|
| | m | 0-7 | Message Type | See detailed descriptions below |
| | d | 0-F | Data nibble (4 bits) | As determined by Message Type |
| | Message
Type | Data
Nibble | Description |
|---|
| | m=0 | d=ffff | Frame Count, LS | 5 bits
Range: 0-1D (0-29) |
| | m=1 | d=000f | Frame Count, MS |
| | m=2 | d=ssss | Seconds Count, LS | 6 bits
Range: 0-3B (0-59) |
| | m=3 | d=00ss | Seconds Count, MS |
| | m=4 | d=mmmm | Minutes Count, LS | 6 bits
Range: 0-3B (0-59) |
| | m=5 | d=00mm | Minutes Count, MS |
| | m=6 | d=hhhh | Hours Count, LS | Hours Count (hhhhh):
5 bits
Range: 0-17 (0-23) |
| | m=7 | d=0tth | Hours Count, MS
+ Time Code Type (tt) |
| | Time Code Type (tt):
2 bits
Range: 0-3 |
| | Time Code Type | Description |
|---|
| | tt=0 | 24 Frames/second |
| | tt=1 | 25 Frames/second |
| | tt=2 | 30 Frames/second (Drop-Frame) |
| | tt=3 | 30 Frames/second (Non-Drop) |
Status
Byte | Data
Bytes | Message | Description |
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| F2 | lsb | msb |  Song Position Pointer | Set the Song Position Pointer in a sequencer The song position is set to 6x the number of MIDI Timing Clocks from the start of the sequence, ie: 6 x ( 128x msb + lsb ) Clocks
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| | Value | Range | Description |
|---|
| | lsb | 00-7F | Least significant byte | 00=start |
| | msb | 00-7F | Most Significant Byte | 00=start |
Status
Byte | Data
Bytes | Message | Description |
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| F3 | ss |  Song Select | Select song 'ss' in a sequencer |
| | Value | Range | Description |
|---|
| | ss | 00-7F | Song Number | 00 = first song |
Status
Byte | Data
Bytes | Message | Description |
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| F4 | - | Undefined | The current Running Status is cancelled |
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Byte | Data
Bytes | Message | Description |
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| F5 | - | Undefined | The current Running Status is cancelled |
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Byte | Data
Bytes | Message | Description |
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| F6 | - |  Tune Request | Retune request for Analogue synthesizers |
Status
Byte | Data
Bytes | Message | Description |
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| F7 | - | End of System Exclusive | End-marker for System Exclusive messages |
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