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Subject : engineering
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1. Voltage Controlled Filter; Voltage amount changes harmonic content






2. Communications language based on the Master Device/Slave Device protocol used in synchronization systems; MIDI is NOT audio...it is performance data only






3. Actual audio files (.WAV - .AIFF - etc.) that we hear when playing a sampled instrument






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






5. Both the IN Port and OUT Port of two devices are connected together; Allows total communication between devices (BIDIRECTIONAL); Smartest MIDI wiring procedure






6. Defines the instrument's response to voice messages






7. Level at which sound remains until key is released






8. Determines dynamic range and signal- to- noise ratio






9. 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.






10. Digital Signal Processing; Provides for the ability to adjust levels - do equalization - dynamic processing - create special effects - and mix digital audio data






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






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






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






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






15. MIDI Message sent when key is released






16. Very popular and affordable 8- bit sampler






17. Boosts frequencies at and around the cutoff frequency; Emphasizes effect of filter






18. 'Father of the Synthesizer'; Created a voltage controlled music synthesizer (Moog Modular Synth); Used by Stevie Wonder in 70's






19. The extent to which schemas and concepts are at the forefront of people's minds and are therefore likely to be used






20. Alters the phase angle of a waveform 'bending' the shape to create a unique character or tone






21. .PST & .EXS






22. 31.25 Kilobaud (31 -250 baud)






23. Serial






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






25. Determines which note on the MIDI keyboard will play the sample at its original pitch and speed; Almost always set to Middle C






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






27. 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






28. Rackmount version of the Triton used as a sound module rather than a complete workstation; Able to store up to eight EXB boards containing additional sounds; Features a built- in S/PDIF digital output






29. Rise and fall of amplitude generated by LFO being routed to amplifier






30. +5 Bias Voltage; Provides +5V to 1's in binary code data






31. CMD+S






32. Record with highest input level possible - without clipping; Record more than you need; Adjust sample start and end times; Truncate unwanted material






33. 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)






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






35. 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)






36. Debuted in 1980; First sampling based instrument by Small Australian company






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. 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)






39. Pitch bend parameter that sets the range in semitones






40. Japanese MIDI Standards Committee; Defines MIDI specifications & coordinates with manufacturers and users in the Asian and Pacific Rim regions






41. 16 Independent Channel; Serial Transmission Protocol; One- Directional






42. Positional numbering system represents numerical values using only two symbols - 0 and 1






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






44. Ability to play MORE than one note at a time; Often used for drums; sections






45. Most commonly used MIDI receive mode; Device receives only on an assigned selectable data; Ability to play MORE than one note at a time






46. Determines the layout of MIDI channels for each of the multitimbral parts






47. Visual editor for MIDI notes with a piano keyboard running low to high on the left; Also called a Key Editor






48. 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






49. Voltage Controlled Oscillator; Controls pitch






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