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






2. 31.25 Kilobaud (31 -250 baud)






3. 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






4. Value = 0 - 127 (Variations of the last 7 numbers)






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






6. Device which splits the MIDI Out signal of a master instrument or sequencer to avoid daisy chaining; Has special powered circuitry that routes MIDI data arriving at its IN Ports to ALL of the OUT (THRU) Ports simultaneously; Often seen as a 'mode' an






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






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






9. VCO -> VCF -> VCA -> Speakers; (LFO and Envelope Generator run to all of the 3 circuits)






10. Data






11. CMD+S






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






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






14. Main file loaded into sampler; Contains all settings used to create the instrument; Usually DOES NOT contain the audio files themselves but references them while they are stored somewhere else






15. 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






16. Level at which sound remains until key is released






17. 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






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






19. Bits/Second






20. SCSI Musical Data Interchange; Better option than SDS






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






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






23. Pitch Bend + Channel (S) => Coarse Tune (D1) => Fine Tune (D2)






24. MIDI message used to change sound patches on a remote module or the effects patch on a MIDI effects unit






25. Sound generating device with no integral keyboard






26. Specifically designed to emulate the nuances and characteristics of analog synthesizers; AKA => Virtual Analogs; Reduced cost over real analog - zero maintenance - and tuning stability; Increasing in popularity






27. 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.






28. Basic Waveform; Source vibrates with simple harmonic motion






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






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






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






32. Chooses which channels a multitimbral MIDI device will respond






33. 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






34. Used in the Reason software package; Combination of the features of Wavetable and Granular synthesis; Allows selection of particular wavetables that have been broken down into grain clouds for further manipulation






35. Least Significant Bit - the right- most bit in a binary whole number or code






36. Dum machine that featured 12- bit sampling; 99- track sequencer with a 60 -000 note capacity; Debuted the familiar 4 x 4 grid of drum pads






37. How long it takes for sound to fade to silence






38. Devices that transmit MIDI data (usually has keys or pads)






39. Receive






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






41. Ability of audio equipment to reproduce fast changes in amplitude; Measured in volts per microsecond; Low slew rate 'softens' the attack of a signal; High frequencies change in amplitude the fastest so slew rate is critical






42. Poly Mode; Patch or Program (Prog) Mode






43. Define whether an instrument will respond to one or more channels and how many notes it will play back at once






44. Ability to change the overall pitch or octave range of an individual part; Used for fine tuning






45. Allows bidirectional communication between MIDI device and computer






46. Attack Time; Decay Time; Sustain Level; Release Time






47. Contains harmoics and all odd and even harmonics; 6dB roll off between octaves; Same starting phases






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






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






50. Define the attenuation of high pass and low pass filters; Sound will slowly dissipate in a filter at a predetermined interval (usually 12 or 24dB)