[sdiy] MIDI Sys Ex ID $$$?

[Speth, John]

> > In my case, I just picked 7F out of my rear, but I don't or haven't sold anything yet.

> Well, 7F is for Real Time Universal System Exclusive Messages, so you
> might have problems with anyone using MIDI Time Code, Show Control, etc.

I don't think that your choice of 7F was random.  I think I recall that 7F was reserved for unassigned/hobby/whatever use before the MMA started to cram in more functionality than what MIDI was intended for.

I too picked 7F with my MIDI designs but I don't sell too.

My 2 cents: I love the idea where the user can pick the ID.  That would eliminate some compatibility problems for users that have problems.

JJS


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