Electronic music standard: In which year was MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) introduced as a cross-manufacturer connectivity standard? Consider the year of first public demonstration and adoption by major synthesizer makers. Choose the correct year.

Given data

• We must identify the launch year of the MIDI standard.

Concept / ApproachMIDI was publicly demonstrated in 1983 and rapidly adopted by leading manufacturers, enabling instruments and computers to communicate note, control, and timing data.

Final Answer1983.