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






2. 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






3. 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






4. Starts from 1 at the very beginning of a sequence






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






6. 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






7. L ->R === msb (1) - MIDI Message (3) - MIDI Channel (4)






8. Connects computer to MIDI device; All MIDI routing and communication is handled by the computer






9. Pitch - Amplitude - Timbre






10. Most Significant Bit; the left- most bit in a binary whole number or code






11. Place sounds in the stereo field within the device






12. Emulator containing sounds that may be layered - filtered - modulated by low frequency oscillation - and shaped by envelopes; Does not allow the user to record sounds but instead offer a range of factory sounds suitable for any given use






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






14. Sample Dump Standard; Signal starts to degrade






15. The first sequencer developed for custom- built electronic instruments; Developed by Raymond Scott in 1950's






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






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






18. Controls an instruments voices or 'sounds'






19. 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






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






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






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






23. Bits/Second






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






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






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






27. Music workstation/synthesizer that features a 128- voice PCM- based synthesizer with 6 effects processors & dynamic pads; Infrared D-Beam; Stereo sampler and full on - screen editing; Allows for 8 stereo audio tracks integrated with the internal MIDI






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






29. Chooses which channels a multitimbral MIDI device will respond






30. Determined by time signature; Added together to form the full bar






31. Powerful feature of MIDI editing that fixes timing issues; Moves notes to a predetermined grid by dividing the PPQN into common note value divisions






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






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






34. Wave that consists of a single traveling pulse






35. Where samples are recorded or loaded when playing back from within a sampler; Erased when sampler is turned off so sounds must be stored on removable media; Static/






36. Resembles a large hardware sequencer- type display - but shows all MIDI data that has been recorded on a single page






37. 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






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






39. MIDI Manufacturers Association; Defines MIDI specifications & coordinates with manufacturers and users in Americas & Europe






40. Pitch bend parameter that sets the range in semitones






41. Two or more sounds play simultaneously on the same channel






42. Sampler that comes packaged with Logic Pro






43. 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)






44. Multi Mode; Performance (Perf) Mode; Sequence Mode






45. 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






46. Complete sample(s) are loaded into RAM






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






48. Very common technique; Utilizes initial attack and loops a small part of remaining audio file






49. 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






50. .PST & .EXS






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