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MIDI
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1. Where a slave device receives MIDI data; Can receive data from an OUT or THRU port
KORG Triton Rack
IN Port
S/PDif...
Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO)
2. 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
DIN Pin 4
Program Change Data Train
Non - Dedicated Sequencer
Ring Modulation
3. Complete sample(s) are loaded into RAM
Software Sampler
Subtractive Synthesis...
Static
Phase Distortion Synthesis
4. 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
MIDI Clock
'Note Off' Data Train
msb
Replace - Overwrite - or Destructive Record Mode
5. Uses powerful digital signal processing algorithms and equations to simulate the properties of a natural instrument; Very customizable
MIDI Cable Specs
Physical Modeling Synthesis
Midi Thru Box
Akai MPC2500
6. Positional numbering system represents numerical values using only two symbols - 0 and 1
Velocity Mapping
MMA
Sine Wave
Binary
7. Starts from 1 at the very beginning of a sequence
Akai MPC 60
Bars
S/PDif...
FM Synthesis
8. Status Byte (S) => Data 1 (D1) => Data 2 (D2)
Synthesizer Audio Flow
'Note Off' Data Train
ProTools
Data Train
9. Parts Per Quarter Note; Measurement of timing resolution of a sequencer; Points on a sequencer grid that lie between quarter notes; Higher the PPQN the better its timing; Referred to as ticks
MIDI Connection Ports
Sustain Level
DIN Pin 5
PPQN
10. Subtractive; Additive; Resynthesis; Frequency Modulation; Phase Distortion; Wavetable; Pulse Code Modulation; Granular; Graintable Synthesis; Physical Modeling; Analog Modeling
Vibrato...
VCA
Mellotron
Synthesis Types
11. Uses sound of a single note which is sampled and stored as an oscillator waveform; Allow for more complex sounds which produces richer - more realistic tones; Allow one to crossfade between different waveforms over time
Wavetable Synthesis
Ensoniq Mirage
OMNI (Off) POLY
MMA
12. Deal with the set- up and operating parameters for a MIDI device - Acknowledged by all devices in a MIDI system
FM Synthesis
Quantization
Channel Messages
System Messages
13. Using an envelope generator on a filter does this...
Pan
Modulates Cutoff Frequency
Data Train
KORG Triton Rack
14. 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)
Subtractive Synthesis...
Samples
Sequencer
Pulse Wave
15. Limits the playback of a certain sample to a certain range on the MIDI keyboard; May sample multiple notes per octave to maintain realism of sampled instruments
Volume
System Messages
Key Note
Key Range
16. Using an envelope generator on an oscillator does this...
Triangle Wave
Bit Depth
Monophonic
Modulates Pitch
17. Software ran on Atari; One of the first software based MIDI synthesizers
Basic Sequencer Signal Flow
Resonance
Byte
Master Tracks Pro
18. Only recording the performance and not the actual sounds; Completely editable and changeable post- recording
Master Tracks Pro
Recording with MIDI Sequencer
Playback Quantizing
DIN Pin 4
19. Enables the subtraction of frequencies from a basic waveform allowing shaping of desired content
Dynamic Allocation
Slew Rate
Filter
Oscillator
20. POLY Pressure + Channel (S) => Note # (D1) => Amount (D2)
ProTools
Key Range
Status Byte
POLY Pressure Data Train
21. Allows assignment of a different SOUND to each of the multitimbral parts
Timbre Assignment
Local OFF
Receive Modes
Sampler
22. Message sent when note is played (key pressed)
Graintable Synthesis
Physical Modeling Synthesis
MOTU Digital Performer
Note ON MIDI
23. 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)
Graintable Synthesis
Pitch Bend Data Train
Ground Loop
Master Tracks Pro
24. Height (or loudness) of a waveform
Amplitude
Channel Pressure
Disk Streaming
Ultrabeat Import File Types
25. Overall sound quality defined by harmonic content
5-Pin DIN Protocol
Timbre
Monophonic
Manufacturer Terms for Multitimbral Mode
26. Note ON; Note OFF; Program Change; MONO Pressure; POLY Pressure; Pitch Bend; Control Change
Patch Mapping
Wavetable Synthesis
Layer
Types of Channel Voice Messages
27. A curve or surface
Pulse Code Modulation
Synthesis Types
Envelope
Split
28. Technology advanced allowing for multiple tone generators in one keyboard or module; Revolutionized MIDI and sequencing; First appeared in 1985; Each channel is independent of the others; Equivalent to Omni Poly Off (x 16 channels)
Multitimbral Mode
OMNI (On) MONO
Square Wave
Resolution
29. Smallest increments between beats; Coincide with the resolution in PPQN; MIDI data locks to these for start
Ticks
Pitch
Channel Messages
Capture Last Take as Recording
30. Mark of the Unicorn; Runs on Mac only; Used for film scoring or sound design
Portamento...
RAM (Memory)
SCSI
MOTU Digital Performer
31. Determines the highest frequency to be captured
Sample Rate
Synthesis Types
Receive Switch
OUT Port
32. Allows you to capture anything you play on keys while sequencer is playing back (but not actively recording); Exclusive to Logic Pro
PCM
Capture Last Take as Recording
Slave Devices
MIDI Protocol Type
33. 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
Non - Dedicated Sequencer
Graintable Synthesis
Ableton Live
Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO)
34. MONO Pressure + Channel (S) => Amount (D1) => N/A
Dynamic Allocation
Circle Machine
OMNI (On) POLY
MONO Pressure Data Train
35. LFO is routed to low pass filter
Serial Port
Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO)
Subtractive Synthesis...
Wah Wah
36. Software sequencer that eventually developed into Apple's Logic Pro; Released in 1988
E- Mu Emulator
Attack Time
Trill
C-Lab Notator
37. Data
Midi Thru Box
DIN Pin 5
Sequencer
Streaming
38. Resembles a large hardware sequencer- type display - but shows all MIDI data that has been recorded on a single page
Oscillator
Daisy Chain Limitations
VCF
List Editor
39. 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
Beats
MIDI Data Transmission Rate
EXS
40. Two or more instruments with note ranges that do not overlap
Channel Enable/Disable
Graintable Synthesis
Split
EXS
41. 50'
Tx (Abbv.)
Pulse Wave
Max MIDI Cable Length
MIDI Program Change
42. Note Off + Channel (S) => Note # (D1) => Release Velocity (D2)
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43. 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
Granular Synthesis
lsb
Local OFF
Analog Modeling Synthesis...
44. 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.
Local OFF
Velocity Mapping
Filter
Note Ranges
45. SCSI Musical Data Interchange; Better option than SDS
SMDI
Quantization Values
Master Tracks Pro
Max MIDI Cable Length
46. Allows bidirectional communication between MIDI device and computer
Dual Serial Connection
Replace - Overwrite - or Destructive Record Mode
Ground Loop
Channel Voice Message
47. Dum machine that featured 12- bit sampling; 99- track sequencer with a 60 -000 note capacity; Debuted the familiar 4 x 4 grid of drum pads
JMSC
DSP
Analog Modeling Synthesis...
Akai MPC 60
48. Sound generating device with no integral keyboard
Pulse Code Modulation
Data Byte
Non - Dedicated Sequencer
MIDI Module
49. Voltage Controlled Oscillator; Controls pitch
DIN Pin 5
Aftertouch
VCO
Bit Depth
50. Same as square; Odd numbered multiples of harmonics - but the amplitude is decreasing more rapidly
VCF
MIDI Clock
Triangle Wave
Power Conditioner