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Subject : engineering
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1. MIDI Message sent when key is released






2. 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)






3. Musical Instrument Digital Interface






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






5. 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






6. 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






7. 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)






8. Receive






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






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






11. Pitch bend parameter that sets the range in semitones






12. 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






13. Place sounds in the stereo field within the device






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






15. 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






16. The process of combining waveforms with their own respective amplitude envelopes to create a sound that changes over time; Adding multiple tones to one sound






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






18. Data






19. Digital recordings triggered by MIDI






20. Uses powerful digital signal processing algorithms and equations to simulate the properties of a natural instrument; Very customizable






21. Speed of a waveform (cycles per second)






22. 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






23. Individual edit window to alter MIDI parameters such as pitch bend and volume






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






25. How long it takes for volume of sound to drop to Sustain Level






26. +5 Bias Voltage; Provides +5V to 1's in binary code data






27. How accurate the timing of a MIDI performance is recorded;






28. 31.25 Kilobaud (31 -250 baud)






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






30. MIDI Note #60 (Roland Standard)






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






32. 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






33. To create or shape






34. Smallest increments between beats; Coincide with the resolution in PPQN; MIDI data locks to these for start






35. 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.






36. In; Out; Thru






37. Advantage: Higher stability; Disadvantages: Lower memory (RAM) amount & separate media for samples






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






39. 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.






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






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






42. Ability to play ONLY one note at a time; Often used for solo instruments (horns) - bass - portamento - slides - and trills






43. 12 notes; Change between B & C






44. Complete sample(s) are loaded into RAM






45. Rate (Speed) & Depth (Intensity)






46. Each pass will overwrite the pass before it permanently erasing previous MIDI data






47. Only error corrected on playback; Data remains the same as one records it






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






49. How quickly sound reaches its peak volume when key is pressed






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