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MIDI
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1. Determines the point at which a filter begins altering harmonics or frequencies
'Note On' Data Train
Cutoff Frequency
SDS
System Messages
2. VCO -> VCF -> VCA -> Speakers; (LFO and Envelope Generator run to all of the 3 circuits)
Synthesizer Audio Flow
Ground Loop
SDS
Tempest
3. Transmit
Layer
Tx (Abbv.)
JMSC
Wavetable Synthesis
4. Complete sample(s) are loaded into RAM
Ultrabeat
Static
Bit Depth
MIDI Acronym
5. 31.25 Kilobaud (31 -250 baud)
Key Range
MIDI Data Transmission Rate
PCM
SMDI
6. Space
Mix - Merge - or Overdub Mode
Manufacturer Terms for Multitimbral Mode
Linn LM-1
Play
7. Record with highest input level possible - without clipping; Record more than you need; Adjust sample start and end times; Truncate unwanted material
Key Range
MIDI
Recording Samples (Guidelines)
E- mu Proteus 2000
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
Dedicated Sequencer
Subtractive Synthesis...
Physical Modeling Synthesis
Grid Editor
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)
Noise
Ground Loop
Daisy Chaining
Save
10. Value = 0 - 127 (Variations of the last 7 numbers)
PCM
Data Byte Breakdown for MIDI
Power Conditioner
Key Tracking
11. Changes some aspect of sound depending on how FAST you strike the keys; Commonly called 'Velocity Sensitivity;' Volume - Filter & Layers are typical examples
Velocity Switching
Roland Fantom X6
C4
Streaming
12. Very common technique; Utilizes initial attack and loops a small part of remaining audio file
Sequencer
Sample Looping
Note ON MIDI
Velocity Switching
13. The point at which the voltage level from a signal waveform crosses from being positive to negative or vice versa
KORG Triton Rack
S/PDif...
Modulation
Zero Crossing Point
14. Debuted in 1980; First sampling based instrument by Small Australian company
Software Sampler
Fairlight CMI
Amplitude
Note ON MIDI
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
Tempest
Master Devices
Types of Channel Voice Messages
Resonance
16. Smallest increments between beats; Coincide with the resolution in PPQN; MIDI data locks to these for start
Manufacturer Terms for Mode 3
Ticks
Cutoff Frequency
8-Bit Breakdown of MIDI Code
17. Enables the subtraction of frequencies from a basic waveform allowing shaping of desired content
Physical Modeling Synthesis
Modulates Cutoff Frequency
5-Pin DIN Protocol
Filter
18. Storage device that can memorize and playback (often in loops) the sequence of MIDI events generated by the master device.
Sequencer
Samples
Resynthesis
Amplitude
19. Conveys the amount of overall (average) pressure on ALL the keys at a given point
Grid Editor
Filter Parameters
Channel Pressure
Filter Slopes
20. Determines the highest frequency to be captured
Pitch
Byte
Key Tracking
Sample Rate
21. One of the first affordable samplers; Contained only 2 samples; Very limited functionality
Preset/Patch/Instrument/Bank
EMagic AMT-8 MIDI Interface
Quantization Values
E- Mu Emulator
22. Overall sound quality defined by harmonic content
3 Main MIDI Circuits
Timbre
Preset/Patch/Instrument/Bank
VCA
23. +5 Bias Voltage; Provides +5V to 1's in binary code data
DIN Pin 4
Ring Modulation
Static
Coarse Tuning
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
Output Assignment
KORG Triton Rack
MIDI Cable Specs
MIDI Clock
25. CRedited with being the first to create and transmit music electronically; 'Singing Telegraph' (1867)
Layer
Pitch
Bob Moog
Elisha Gray
26. Allows you to capture anything you play on keys while sequencer is playing back (but not actively recording); Exclusive to Logic Pro
Wah Wah
Tempest
Capture Last Take as Recording
Ultrabeat
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)
Samples
Patch Mapping
Quantization Values
Manufacturer Terms for Multitimbral Mode
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
Polyphonic
Depth/Amount Parameter
Dedicated Sequencer
Beats
29. Positional numbering system represents numerical values using only two symbols - 0 and 1
Binary
Status Byte
Capture Last Take as Recording
Filter Parameters
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
PPQN
Pulse Code Modulation
MIDI Cable Specs
KORG Triton Rack
31. Determines which note on the MIDI keyboard will play the sample at its original pitch and speed; Almost always set to Middle C
Local OFF
Wavetable Synthesis
Filter Parameters
Key Note
32. Two or more sounds play simultaneously on the same channel
Granular Synthesis
Layer
SCSI
Oscillator
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)
POLY Pressure Data Train
Subtractive Synthesis...
Akai MPC 60
Synthesis Types
34. Keys transmit directly to the internal sound engine of a keyboard (and usually to the MIDI OUT Port as well)
VCA
Local ON
Quantization
Channel Voice Message
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
Pulse Code Modulation
AMS
LFO Parameters
Step Record
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
E- Mu Emulator II
Attack Time
Output Assignment
Circle Machine
37. Ability to play MORE than one note at a time; Often used for drums; sections
Polyphonic
Local OFF
lsb
Static
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
Subtractive Synthesis...
Grid Editor
Cutoff Frequency
E- mu Proteus 2000
40. Poly Mode; Patch or Program (Prog) Mode
Release Time
Decay Time
Manufacturer Terms for Mode 3
'Note On' Data Train
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
Polyphonic
Akai MPC2500
Quantization Values
Phase Distortion Synthesis
42. Receive
DIN Pin 2
Rx (Abbv.)
Local ON
Synthesis Types
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.
Decay Time
Local OFF
Pan
OUT Port
44. Height (or loudness) of a waveform
Amplitude
Sawtooth Wave
Additive Synthesis
Power Conditioner
45. How long it takes for volume of sound to drop to Sustain Level
Polyphony
Decay Time
Resonance
E- mu Proteus 2000
46. Starts from 1 at the very beginning of a sequence
Multitimbral Module
Akai MPC2500
Bit Depth
Bars
47. Self contained computerized synthesizer developed in 1975; Playback system records patterns that you play on keyboard
EMagic AMT-8 MIDI Interface
Synclavier
Dynamic Allocation
Filter
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
KORG Triton Rack
Quantization
Synthesis Types
Vibrato...
49. Controller message sent by pressure on an INDIVIDUAL key after initial touch (release PRESSURE measurement)
M-Audio ProFire 2626 Audio Interface
Akai S900
Attack Time
Aftertouch
50. Music production software that offers a great array of tools for mashup production - including tempo beatmapping and real time manipulation
Filter Parameters
Ableton Live
Playback Quantizing
Timbre Assignment