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Subject : engineering
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1. Determines the point at which a filter begins altering harmonics or frequencies






2. VCO -> VCF -> VCA -> Speakers; (LFO and Envelope Generator run to all of the 3 circuits)






3. Transmit






4. Complete sample(s) are loaded into RAM






5. 31.25 Kilobaud (31 -250 baud)






6. Space






7. Record with highest input level possible - without clipping; Record more than you need; Adjust sample start and end times; Truncate unwanted material






8. Drum- style pattern recording in grid format with each horizontal line representing a different tone and each vertical line representing a beat of a predetermined bar






9. 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)






10. Value = 0 - 127 (Variations of the last 7 numbers)






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






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






13. The point at which the voltage level from a signal waveform crosses from being positive to negative or vice versa






14. Debuted in 1980; First sampling based instrument by Small Australian company






15. Drum machine that generates its sounds using six powerful analog synthesis voices; Runs an innovative - performance- oriented operating system that manipulates beats and sounds in real time without ever stopping play






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






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






18. Storage device that can memorize and playback (often in loops) the sequence of MIDI events generated by the master device.






19. Conveys the amount of overall (average) pressure on ALL the keys at a given point






20. Determines the highest frequency to be captured






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






22. Overall sound quality defined by harmonic content






23. +5 Bias Voltage; Provides +5V to 1's in binary code data






24. Series of tempo- related electronic timing markers embedded in the MIDI data stream; Revolves around BPM; Advances one step each 1/24 of a beat






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






26. Allows you to capture anything you play on keys while sequencer is playing back (but not actively recording); Exclusive to Logic Pro






27. 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)






28. Hardware; Stand alone hardware MIDI sequencers designed to record - edit - and playback MIDI data only; Offer high stability and portability - but have low resolution (24-96 PPQN) and a lack of editing facilities






29. Positional numbering system represents numerical values using only two symbols - 0 and 1






30. 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






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






32. Two or more sounds play simultaneously on the same channel






33. Most common type; Oscillators generate all of harmonic content and filters are used to subtract overtones from the sound; Think sculpture reference (from block to statue)






34. Keys transmit directly to the internal sound engine of a keyboard (and usually to the MIDI OUT Port as well)






35. 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






36. Allows for the routing of output from individual parts to secondary (auxiliary) audio outputs rather than the main stereo outputs; EQ effects can be changed from those on main stereo outputs






37. Ability to play MORE than one note at a time; Often used for drums; sections






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

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39. Emulator containing sounds that may be layered - filtered - modulated by low frequency oscillation - and shaped by envelopes; Does not allow the user to record sounds but instead offer a range of factory sounds suitable for any given use






40. Poly Mode; Patch or Program (Prog) Mode






41. The industry benchmark for beat production; Features a 32- voice drum/phrase sampler with up to 128MB RAM and extensive editing capabilities; 100 -000- note - 64- track sequencer; 4 MIDI Outputs; Internal sounds reside in flash memory and can easily






42. Receive






43. Keys transmit to MIDI OUT Port ONLY bypassing any internal sounds; Internal sound engine receives MIDI via the MIDI IN Port allowing both a Master Device and Slave Device in one unit.






44. Height (or loudness) of a waveform






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






46. Starts from 1 at the very beginning of a sequence






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






48. Rackmount version of the Triton used as a sound module rather than a complete workstation; Able to store up to eight EXB boards containing additional sounds; Features a built- in S/PDIF digital output






49. Controller message sent by pressure on an INDIVIDUAL key after initial touch (release PRESSURE measurement)






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