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Subject : engineering
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1. 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






2. Pre- mixes sound levels within the device






3. Least Significant Bit - the right- most bit in a binary whole number or code






4. 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






5. 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






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






7. MIDI sound source capable of producing several different sounds at the same time - controlled on different MIDI channels






8. 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






9. Controls an instruments voices or 'sounds'






10. Alters the phase angle of a waveform 'bending' the shape to create a unique character or tone






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






12. Actual audio files (.WAV - .AIFF - etc.) that we hear when playing a sampled instrument






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






14. 50'






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






16. Transmit






17. Multi Mode; Performance (Perf) Mode; Sequence Mode






18. Windows only based digital audio workstation platform






19. Sony-Philips digital interface format






20. Wave that consists of a single traveling pulse






21. Powerful feature of MIDI editing that fixes timing issues; Moves notes to a predetermined grid by dividing the PPQN into common note value divisions






22. Mark of the Unicorn; Runs on Mac only; Used for film scoring or sound design






23. Only recording the performance and not the actual sounds; Completely editable and changeable post- recording






24. Using an envelope generator on a filter does this...






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






26. 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






27. Data






28. Digital recordings triggered by MIDI






29. Voltage Controlled Amplifier; Controls Amplitude






30. 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






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






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






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






34. Speed of a waveform (cycles per second)






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






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






38. Rate (Speed) & Depth (Intensity)






39. Deal with the set- up and operating parameters for a MIDI device - Acknowledged by all devices in a MIDI system






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






41. In; Out; Thru






42. High Resolution; 14- bit parameter; (Coarse Tune X Fine Tune = 16 -384 Steps of resolution






43. 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)






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






45. L ->R === msb (1) - MIDI Message (3) - MIDI Channel (4)






46. 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






47. Permanent; Original placement of notes is lost and only the quantized version remains






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






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






50. Contains only the fundamental frequency and all of its odd- numbered harmonics