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






2. Pitch bend parameter that sets the range in semitones






3. Another term for 'Channel Enable/Disable'






4. MIDI Note #60 (Roland Standard)






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






6. Ability of a musical instrument to play more than one note at a time






7. Where a master device transmits (or sends) MIDI data; Only the master is plugged into this port






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






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






10. The transmission of an audio signal by using it to vary a carrier wave (amplitude of frequency)






11. Changes the sound envelope based on how high or low the pitch of the note






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

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13. 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






14. Where a slave device receives MIDI data; Can receive data from an OUT or THRU port






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






16. 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






17. 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






18. Maximum number of notes an instrument can play at once; Most modern MIDI instruments have 128 notes of polyphony






19. Storage device that can memorize and playback (often in loops) the sequence of MIDI events generated by the master device.






20. 50'






21. 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






22. 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






23. 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)






24. 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






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






26. .PST & .EXS






27. Actual data; 'Note #'; Provides information and data the status byte uses to do its job; Uses an 8- bit system; Represented by msb = 0






28. 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)






29. 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






30. CRedited with being the first to create and transmit music electronically; 'Singing Telegraph' (1867)






31. 31.25 Kilobaud (31 -250 baud)






32. Advantages: Higher memory (RAM) & samples are saved and recalled with the session; Disadvantage: Lower stability






33. Very popular and affordable 8- bit sampler






34. Rise and fall of pitch created when LFO is routed to the oscillator






35. Drum sequencer that comes packaged with Logic Pro






36. Defines the instrument's response to voice messages






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






38. 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






39. 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






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






41. Inputs 2 frequencies; Outputs only the sum of and difference of the frequencies; Usually used with one simple - fixed oscillator tone - and a more complex sound like speech or singing to create 'talk box' effect






42. 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.






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






44. Place sounds in the stereo field within the device






45. Audio interface that includes 8 mic preamps - a sophisticated DSP cue mixer - and a comprehensive array of digital I/O; Allows one to record 24- bit audio at up to 192kHz.






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






47. LFO is routed to low pass filter






48. Determines the highest frequency to be captured






49. Tells how to interpret data that is coming up; 'note number is following'; Defines what we want the MIDI device to do; Represented by msb = 1






50. Standard for transferring data between devices on internal and external computer; Most commonly used for tape storage devices and hard disks