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1. MIDI Message sent when key is released






2. Determines the point at which a filter begins altering harmonics or frequencies






3. In MIDI - a sequence of 8 bits (enough to represent one character of alphanumeric data) processed as a single unit of information






4. Controls an instruments voices or 'sounds'






5. Rate (Speed) & Depth (Intensity)






6. MIDI Out (Master) --> MIDI In (MIDI Interface) --> Travels via Dual Serial (USB) both to and from interface --> MIDI Out (MIDI Interface) --> MIDI In (Slave) --> Audio Out (Slave) --> Audio In (Mixer or Audio Interface) --> Audio Out (Speakers)






7. Software; Computer- based MIDI recorders that can be used for other functions (word processing - web browsing - etc.); Offers high resolution (480+ PPQN) and expanded editing facilities - but have lower stability and lack portability






8. Used with very large sampled instruments on a software based system; Initial transient of a sample loaded into RAM and audio file is streamed from hard drive in real time






9. Device allowing for the capture of sound and allowing it to be played back using MIDI messages; Hardware and software modules available






10. Japanese MIDI Standards Committee; Defines MIDI specifications & coordinates with manufacturers and users in the Asian and Pacific Rim regions






11. Uses sound of a single note which is sampled and stored as an oscillator waveform; Allow for more complex sounds which produces richer - more realistic tones; Allow one to crossfade between different waveforms over time






12. CRedited with being the first to create and transmit music electronically; 'Singing Telegraph' (1867)






13. Both the IN Port and OUT Port of two devices are connected together; Allows total communication between devices (BIDIRECTIONAL); Smartest MIDI wiring procedure






14. Allows assignment of a different SOUND to each of the multitimbral parts






15. (Deutsche Industrie Norm) ~ Cable standard that transfers MIDI data; Uses only pins 2 - 4 - & 5






16. Audio interface that includes 8 mic preamps - a sophisticated DSP cue mixer - and a comprehensive array of digital I/O; Allows one to record 24- bit audio at up to 192kHz.






17. The first drum machine to use digital samples of acoustic drums






18. Program Change + Channel (S) => Patch # (D1) => N/A






19. Digital sampling but sounds are divided into small pieces of sound lasting from 1 to 50 milliseconds; Sounds are layered on top of one another and can be adjusted by speed - phase angle - and volume






20. Physical sound waveform system that has repeating cycles






21. Specifically designed to emulate the nuances and characteristics of analog synthesizers; AKA => Virtual Analogs; Reduced cost over real analog - zero maintenance - and tuning stability; Increasing in popularity






22. Each pass will overwrite the pass before it permanently erasing previous MIDI data






23. One of the first affordable samplers; Contained only 2 samples; Very limited functionality






24. Limits the playback of a certain sample to a certain range on the MIDI keyboard; May sample multiple notes per octave to maintain realism of sampled instruments






25. Used in the Reason software package; Combination of the features of Wavetable and Granular synthesis; Allows selection of particular wavetables that have been broken down into grain clouds for further manipulation






26. Simple waveform is changed by modulating it with another waveform creating a new - more complex waveform with a different tone and character; Used in Yamaha DX & TX series in 1980's






27. The first sequencer developed for custom- built electronic instruments; Developed by Raymond Scott in 1950's






28. Channel messages are common messages controlling note - timbre - & expressive data; System messages control inter- machine parameters






29. Music workstation/synthesizer that features a 128- voice PCM- based synthesizer with 6 effects processors & dynamic pads; Infrared D-Beam; Stereo sampler and full on - screen editing; Allows for 8 stereo audio tracks integrated with the internal MIDI






30. Very common technique; Utilizes initial attack and loops a small part of remaining audio file






31. Wave that consists of a single traveling pulse






32. Enables the subtraction of frequencies from a basic waveform allowing shaping of desired content






33. Resembles a large hardware sequencer- type display - but shows all MIDI data that has been recorded on a single page






34. Music production software that offers a great array of tools for mashup production - including tempo beatmapping and real time manipulation






35. Serial






36. Changes some aspect of sound depending on how FAST you strike the keys; Commonly called 'Velocity Sensitivity;' Volume - Filter & Layers are typical examples






37. Metronome; Prerecorded track of electronic metronomic clicks used to ensure proper timing of music to be recorded; Essential in music scoring sessions; Sets composition tempo






38. Standard for transferring data between devices on internal and external computer; Most commonly used for tape storage devices and hard disks






39. In; Out; Thru






40. How long it takes for volume of sound to drop to Sustain Level






41. Note On + Channel (S) => Note # (D1) => On Velocity (D2)

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42. Dum machine that featured 12- bit sampling; 99- track sequencer with a 60 -000 note capacity; Debuted the familiar 4 x 4 grid of drum pads






43. Actual data; 'Note #'; Provides information and data the status byte uses to do its job; Uses an 8- bit system; Represented by msb = 0






44. Buzz in audio or hum bar in video signal caused by slightly different grounds that are interconnected by a wire (interconnecting equipment that's plugged into different power sources)






45. Device receives on any and all channels but merges all the data together to one specific channel and then plays all notes received on the one sound assigned to that channel; Ability to play ONLY one note at a time






46. Determines which note on the MIDI keyboard will play the sample at its original pitch and speed; Almost always set to Middle C






47. Method of connecting several devices along a bus and managing the signals for each device; The most basic MIDI connection; Plays multiple sounds with same MIDI data






48. Device receives on any and all channels but merges all the data together to one specific channel and then plays all notes received as the one sound assigned to that channel; Ability to play MORE than one note at a time






49. Maximum of 3 MIDI Slave Devices can be wired past the Master Device according to the MMA; All MIDI IN Ports are optically isolated to prevent hum - buzz - ground looping - and RF interference.






50. 'Father of the Synthesizer'; Created a voltage controlled music synthesizer (Moog Modular Synth); Used by Stevie Wonder in 70's