Great thread, it's really helpful with all the links and suggestions for books etc on where to start.
I only just realised there is a newbie section on the forum. And of course that's AFTER I posted my first post in the general section. But no-one called me out to say go look at the newbie section, or get the basics first and then ask your question, everyone was so helpful and friendly, and I was confused about what exactly is MIDI
So thanks for that!