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1. Combination of layers and splits (Ex. => Assigning a piano sound across the entire length of the keyboard - but adding a string part only on upper octaves)






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






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






4. Data






5. Rise and fall of amplitude generated by LFO being routed to amplifier






6. This changes when keys are pressed above or below the key note; Alters the playback speed of the sample






7. 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






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






9. 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






10. The first drum machine to use digital samples of acoustic drums






11. Filter Type & Slope; Cutoff Frequency; Resonance (Emphasis); Key Tracking






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






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






14. 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






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






16. A curve or surface






17. Allows bidirectional communication between MIDI device and computer






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






19. Pre- mixes sound levels within the device






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






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






22. Operating system made sense to most musicians; Became very popular because of its accessibility






23. Channel messages are common messages controlling note - timbre - & expressive data; System messages control inter- machine parameters






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






25. Overall sound quality defined by harmonic content






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






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






28. Device receives on any and all channels but merges all the data together to one specific channel and then plays all notes received on the one sound assigned to that channel; Ability to play ONLY one note at a time






29. Determined by dividing PPQN into common note values (1/8th - 1/16th - 1/32nd - 1/64th - 1/128th - etc.)






30. Categorically grouping of samples; Grouped by instrument type or dynamics; Provides for easier programming when multiple instrument are involved






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






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






33. Determines dynamic range and signal- to- noise ratio






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






35. Modulation technique in which the amplitude of the carrier signal is modified by the application of a data signal






36. 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






37. Pitch - Amplitude - Timbre






38. 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






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

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






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






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






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






44. Very popular and affordable 8- bit sampler






45. Recreating a natural sound by using additive synthesis techniques; Requires powerful and expensive hardware; Replaced with the advent of digital sampling






46. Status Byte (S) => Data 1 (D1) => Data 2 (D2)






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






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






49. Initial few hundred milliseconds of samples are loaded into RAM & remaining sample length is streamed from the hard drive






50. Japanese MIDI Standards Committee; Defines MIDI specifications & coordinates with manufacturers and users in the Asian and Pacific Rim regions






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