Network MIDI 2.0 and Built-in ASIO: Pete Brown Talks Windows Audio Innovations

The Digital Lifestyle Show

TDL Show #967

This Week’s Show: Special Guest Pete Brown from Microsoft

This week, we’re thrilled to have a special guest on the show—Microsoft’s Pete Brown! Pete joins us to discuss the latest advancements in MIDI and audio technology in Windows.

One highlight of our conversation is the new Network MIDI 2.0 implementation, which has just been ratified. This exciting update enables MIDI to work over standard networking, including Wi-Fi. Pete explains what this technology is, how it works, and its potential to revolutionize the future of music production.

We also dive into the upcoming built-in ASIO drivers for future versions of Windows, which will eliminate the need for specialized drivers. Pete shares insights into how this change simplifies the user experience for musicians and audio professionals.

Finally, we discuss recent announcements from various hardware and software developers regarding support for Snapdragon-based Windows systems. Pete explains why this shift is significant for music producers and how it aligns with Microsoft’s vision for the future.

Links from this week’s show:

• Microsoft’s Pete Brown demonstrates Multiclient WinMM and MIDI 2 0 in Windows MIDI Services
• Microsoft Boosts Music Creation on ARM with New Tools and Drivers
• Make Great Music with Windows on Arm
• Network MIDI 2.0 – MIDI.org

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