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Polyphonic Ringing Tones

What are polyphonic (MIDI) ringing tones?
What are the benefits of MIDI?

What are polyphonic (MIDI) ringing tones?
MIDI is an audio technology that enables the creation of polyphonic synthesized sounds. It enhances personal messaging capabilities and mobile games.

What are the benefits of MIDI?
MIDI technology enhances the musical variety of ringing tones. Today's ringing tones are usually monophonic, i.e. they play just one note at a time. Combined with other new technologies, such as Java applications and MMS, MIDI enables enriched experiences in a variety of applications, from personal information management to messaging and games.
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