When you start making music electronically, it’s important to know the difference between MIDI and audio.

MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface):

• Data Instructions: MIDI is like a set of guidelines. It tells instruments which notes to play, how long to play them, and things like how loudly or softly to play.
• File Size: MIDI files are usually much smaller than audio files because they only keep the instructions, not the actual sounds.
• Easy to Change: You can easily edit MIDI files. This means you can change the instrument sounds or fix mistakes without having to record everything again.

Audio:

• Sound Waves: Audio is the actual sound that instruments make, captured as waveforms. It’s like recording the music you hear.
• Sound Quality: Audio files have a lot of detail, which makes them great for the final version of a song. But they can take up a lot of space on your device.
• Harder to Edit: Once you record audio, changing it is trickier. You often need special tools to add effects or make edits.

In short, MIDI is great for being flexible and saving space, while audio gives you high-quality sound.