MIDI design/pogramming books'n'ressources

[van Sinn <vansinn@post.cybercity.dk>]

Because of the resent metronome thread:
 >> does anyone know of a flashing silent metronome..
 >
 > Dunno about readymade thingies, but take a look at this:
 >   http://www.maxmidi.com/diy/metro/
 > Code and/or programmed processor can be ordered. It's so simple it can
 > be wired off a vero board, or using wire-wrap.
 > I bet the author makes custom stuff too..
 > He also wrote a MIDI DIY book.


I just did a quick peek into the book at:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/1884777449/ref=sib_dp_pt/103-9788421-2521419#reader-link

Looks interesting, lotsa info..  but all Windows(95) and C++ based.
Anyone have pointers to books and ressources about general MIDI design 
and programming techniques?
Preferable using non-platform-specific libs.  Assembly welcomed too.


-- 
rgds,
van Sinn