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1. Software sequencer that eventually developed into Apple's Logic Pro; Released in 1988






2. 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






3. Self contained computerized synthesizer developed in 1975; Playback system records patterns that you play on keyboard






4. Individual edit window to alter MIDI parameters such as pitch bend and volume






5. The most commonly accepted means of encoding digital audio data so it can be stored within a digital medium with a maximum degree of data density






6. Advantage: Higher stability; Disadvantages: Lower memory (RAM) amount & separate media for samples






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






8. Speed of a waveform (cycles per second)






9. 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.






10. Visual editor for MIDI notes with a piano keyboard running low to high on the left; Also called a Key Editor






11. 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






12. Boosts frequencies at and around the cutoff frequency; Emphasizes effect of filter






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






14. Change internally to a program number that is different than the one received; ONLY a function of a slave device; Programmable slave device responses (loading presets for MIDI program changes)






15. Very popular and affordable 8- bit sampler






16. Controls an instruments voices or 'sounds'






17. Define the attenuation of high pass and low pass filters; Sound will slowly dissipate in a filter at a predetermined interval (usually 12 or 24dB)






18. Smallest increments between beats; Coincide with the resolution in PPQN; MIDI data locks to these for start






19. Ability of audio equipment to reproduce fast changes in amplitude; Measured in volts per microsecond; Low slew rate 'softens' the attack of a signal; High frequencies change in amplitude the fastest so slew rate is critical






20. Drum sequencer that comes packaged with Logic Pro






21. Technology advanced allowing for multiple tone generators in one keyboard or module; Revolutionized MIDI and sequencing; First appeared in 1985; Each channel is independent of the others; Equivalent to Omni Poly Off (x 16 channels)






22. Subtractive; Additive; Resynthesis; Frequency Modulation; Phase Distortion; Wavetable; Pulse Code Modulation; Granular; Graintable Synthesis; Physical Modeling; Analog Modeling






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






24. Audio MIDI Setup; Utility designed to tell the computer what MIDI Interface and hardware is being used - as well as audio connections; Built into System Software of Mac OS 10.1 and up; Sequencers communicate with AMS for audio and MIDI routing and se






25. Advantages: Higher memory (RAM) & samples are saved and recalled with the session; Disadvantage: Lower stability






26. Defines the lowest and highest note on a keyboard that an individual part is active






27. Windows only based digital audio workstation platform






28. Voltage Controlled Amplifier; Controls Amplitude






29. 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






30. 50'






31. 31.25 Kilobaud (31 -250 baud)






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






33. 12 notes; Change between B & C






34. MIDI Manufacturers Association; Defines MIDI specifications & coordinates with manufacturers and users in Americas & Europe






35. MONO Pressure + Channel (S) => Amount (D1) => N/A






36. How quickly sound reaches its peak volume when key is pressed






37. Attack Time; Decay Time; Sustain Level; Release Time






38. Device receives only on an assigned selectable data; Ability to play ONLY one note at a time






39. Sony-Philips digital interface format






40. Note events edited on a staff - similar to composing music on sheets.






41. Main file loaded into sampler; Contains all settings used to create the instrument; Usually DOES NOT contain the audio files themselves but references them while they are stored somewhere else






42. Connects computer to MIDI device; All MIDI routing and communication is handled by the computer






43. Ability to play ONLY one note at a time; Often used for solo instruments (horns) - bass - portamento - slides - and trills






44. Digital sample playback; Natural waveform is digitally recorded and stored as a series of binary code; Near perfect reproduction of original sound; More realistic starting point for the sound






45. Used as a modulation source; Usually below 20Hz (.01 - 10Hz); Most common waveform is the sine - though there is often a choice; Defines vibrato - tremolo - and wah; Allows periodic changes to sound






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






47. MIDI Note #60 (Roland Standard)






48. 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






49. 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)






50. 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






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