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MIDI
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1. Complete sample(s) are loaded into RAM
Amplitude Modulation
Filter Slopes
Static
Power Conditioner
2. In MIDI - a sequence of 8 bits (enough to represent one character of alphanumeric data) processed as a single unit of information
KORG Triton Rack
MIDI Acronym
Envelope Generator Parameters
Byte
3. A male 9- pin or 25- pin port on a computer system used by slower I/O devices such as a mouse or modem; Data travels serially - one bit at a time - through the port
Serial Port
Akai S900
Resynthesis
Channel Voice Message
4. Software sequencer that eventually developed into Apple's Logic Pro; Released in 1988
Piano Roll
C-Lab Notator
Synthesis Types
Timbre Assignment
5. How long it takes for volume of sound to drop to Sustain Level
Data Byte Breakdown for MIDI
Decay Time
Types of Channel Voice Messages
Generator
6. 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
AMS
IN Port
Sample Rate
Zone/Key Group/Multi-Sample
7. In; Out; Thru
Binary
MIDI Connection Ports
Mix - Merge - or Overdub Mode
Note Ranges
8. A device that 'conditions' the electrical supply to take out spikes and surges.
Pan
Binary
Ticks
Power Conditioner
9. 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)
OMNI (Off) MONO
Polyphonic
Zero Crossing Point
Patch Mapping
10. Uses powerful digital signal processing algorithms and equations to simulate the properties of a natural instrument; Very customizable
Channel Mode Message
Physical Modeling Synthesis
Pitch Bend Data Train
Program Change Data Train
11. High Resolution; 14- bit parameter; (Coarse Tune X Fine Tune = 16 -384 Steps of resolution
M-Audio ProFire 2626 Audio Interface
Manufacturer Terms for Mode 3
Streaming
Pitch Bend
12. Most Significant Bit; the left- most bit in a binary whole number or code
Pitch Bend Data Train
Data Byte
Manufacturer Terms for Mode 3
msb
13. Determines the layout of MIDI channels for each of the multitimbral parts
Data Train
MIDI
Channel Assignment
EXS
14. Allows using a pencil tool to input notes - define note value - and manually enter notes; Useful for parts too complex to play at desired tempo or due to a lack of performance ability
Step Record
Streaming
Dual Serial Connection
Cakewalk Sonar
15. 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
Resynthesis
OMNI (On) POLY
Envelope
Channel Mode Message
16. Voltage Controlled Filter; Voltage amount changes harmonic content
Destructive Quantize
Amplitude
VCF
Analog Modeling Synthesis...
17. Very popular and affordable 8- bit sampler
Triangle Wave
DIN Pin 5
Ensoniq Mirage
KORG Triton Rack
18. One of the first affordable samplers; Contained only 2 samples; Very limited functionality
E- Mu Emulator
Polyphonic
Multitimbral Mode
MIDI Module
19. Deal with the set- up and operating parameters for a MIDI device - Acknowledged by all devices in a MIDI system
System Messages
MIDI Protocol Type
Release Time
Zones
20. Poly Mode; Patch or Program (Prog) Mode
Pitch
Sample Rate
Pitch Bend
Manufacturer Terms for Mode 3
21. Software ran on Atari; One of the first software based MIDI synthesizers
Master Devices
Replace - Overwrite - or Destructive Record Mode
Master Tracks Pro
Baud
22. 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.
Data Byte
M-Audio ProFire 2626 Audio Interface
FM Synthesis
MIDI Program Change
23. 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
MIDI Connection Ports
Dedicated Sequencer
Modulation
MIDI Cable Specs
24. Ability of a musical instrument to play more than one note at a time
E- Mu Emulator II
Polyphonic
Key Tracking
Multitimbral Mode
25. To create or shape
OMNI (On) MONO
Accessibility
Generator
Static
26. Sony-Philips digital interface format
JMSC
S/PDif...
Software Sampler
Velocity Switching
27. Pitch - Amplitude - Timbre
3 Main MIDI Circuits
Receive Switch
M-Audio ProFire 2626 Audio Interface
E- Mu Emulator II
28. 'Father of the Synthesizer'; Created a voltage controlled music synthesizer (Moog Modular Synth); Used by Stevie Wonder in 70's
Bob Moog
Ableton Live
FM Synthesis
'Note Off' Data Train
29. Determines which note on the MIDI keyboard will play the sample at its original pitch and speed; Almost always set to Middle C
Key Note
Local ON
Manufacturer Terms for Mode 3
VCO
30. 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
Akai MPC 60
Ultrabeat
Non - Dedicated Sequencer
AMS
31. Devices that receive MIDI data (must be capable of making sounds and have audio outs)
Status Byte
Replace - Overwrite - or Destructive Record Mode
Slave Devices
Vibrato...
32. Device receives only on an assigned selectable data; Ability to play ONLY one note at a time
Byte
Controller Editor
OMNI (Off) MONO
Sequencer
33. MIDI Message sent when key is released
OMNI (Off) MONO
MIDI
Aftertouch
Notes OFF MIDI
34. 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
C-Lab Notator
Channel Voice Message
Key Note
Tempest
35. Note Off + Channel (S) => Note # (D1) => Release Velocity (D2)
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36. How long it takes for sound to fade to silence
Bars
Channel Mode Message
Release Time
E- Mu Emulator II
37. Actual audio files (.WAV - .AIFF - etc.) that we hear when playing a sampled instrument
Note ON MIDI
Samples
DIN Pin 4
Audio Samples
38. 31.25 Kilobaud (31 -250 baud)
SCSI
Tremolo
Ultrabeat Import File Types
MIDI Data Transmission Rate
39. Using an envelope generator on a filter does this...
SMDI
Granular Synthesis
Modulates Cutoff Frequency
Pitch Bend Data Train
40. MIDI Out (Master) --> MIDI In (MIDI Interface) --> Travels via Dual Serial (USB) both to and from interface --> MIDI Out (MIDI Interface) --> MIDI In (Slave) --> Audio Out (Slave) --> Audio In (Mixer or Audio Interface) --> Audio Out (Speakers)
Velocity Mapping
Basic Sequencer Signal Flow
MIDI Program Change
Pitch
41. 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
POLY Pressure Data Train
Wavetable Synthesis
Synthesis Types
Channel Voice Message
42. Boosts frequencies at and around the cutoff frequency; Emphasizes effect of filter
Wavetable Synthesis
Resonance
Bars
Filter
43. Each pass will overwrite the pass before it permanently erasing previous MIDI data
PCM
Replace - Overwrite - or Destructive Record Mode
5-Pin DIN Protocol
MIDI Data Transmission Rate
44. Very common technique; Utilizes initial attack and loops a small part of remaining audio file
Sample Looping
SDS
Controller Editor
Ticks
45. 12 notes; Change between B & C
VCF
MIDI Octaves
Sine Wave
Sustain Level
46. Maximum of 3 MIDI Slave Devices can be wired past the Master Device according to the MMA; All MIDI IN Ports are optically isolated to prevent hum - buzz - ground looping - and RF interference.
Daisy Chain Limitations
Fairlight CMI
Beats
JMSC
47. Used with very large sampled instruments on a software based system; Initial transient of a sample loaded into RAM and audio file is streamed from hard drive in real time
Binary
Disk Streaming
DIN Pin 4
Rx (Abbv.)
48. Modulation technique in which the amplitude of the carrier signal is modified by the application of a data signal
A/D Converter
MIDI Data Transmission Rate
THRU Port
Amplitude Modulation
49. Pitch Bend + Channel (S) => Coarse Tune (D1) => Fine Tune (D2)
Channel Pressure
3 Main MIDI Circuits
MIDI Cable Specs
Pitch Bend Data Train
50. 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
Envelope
FM Synthesis
Envelope Generator Parameters
8-Bit Breakdown of MIDI Code
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