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






2. Pitch bend parameter that sets the range in semitones






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






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






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






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






7. Added subtractive synthesis to the E- Mu Emulator






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






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






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






11. To create or shape






12. Receive






13. Uses powerful digital signal processing algorithms and equations to simulate the properties of a natural instrument; Very customizable






14. Direct copy of any MIDI data arriving at the MIDI IN Port; Device without a MIDI thru connector must be placed at the end of a MIDI chain






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






16. 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






17. 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)






18. Two or more instruments with note ranges that do not overlap






19. 16 Independent Channel; Serial Transmission Protocol; One- Directional






20. Stack the next pass as a new region over the previous data; Multiple regions on one track






21. Very popular and affordable 8- bit sampler






22. Circuits on a synth that determine the character of the attack and release of a tone can be controlled; Controls how sound changes over time; Most commonly on amplifier circuit






23. 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






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






25. POLY Pressure + Channel (S) => Note # (D1) => Amount (D2)






26. Pre- mixes sound levels within the device






27. 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






28. Data






29. Sample Dump Standard; Signal starts to degrade






30. Sound generating device with no integral keyboard






31. Note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it






32. Changes an analog audio signal to a digital format (binary data) that can be stored or manipulated on a computer






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






34. Software ran on Atari; One of the first software based MIDI synthesizers






35. 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






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






37. Pitch - Amplitude - Timbre






38. 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)






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






40. Message sent when note is played (key pressed)






41. 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






42. Smooth gliding from one note to another (as in singing or string playing)






43. Each pass will combine new MIDI data with old MIDI data already recorded onto track; Most commonly used; Allows looping and the ability to work at desired pace






44. Overall sound quality defined by harmonic content






45. Complete sample(s) are loaded into RAM






46. Measurement of how fast a note was pressed that enables samplers to be more dynamically expressive; Incoming note velocities are the player's variations in dynamics and they trigger different sets of samples






47. Contains harmoics and all odd and even harmonics; 6dB roll off between octaves; Same starting phases






48. MIDI Message sent when key is released






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






50. 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







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