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1. 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






2. Sony-Philips digital interface format






3. Storage device that can memorize and playback (often in loops) the sequence of MIDI events generated by the master device.






4. Two or more instruments with note ranges that do not overlap






5. 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)






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






7. Voltage Controlled Oscillator; Controls pitch






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






9. Digital recordings triggered by MIDI






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






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






12. Basic Waveform; Source vibrates with simple harmonic motion






13. +5 Bias Voltage; Provides +5V to 1's in binary code data






14. 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






15. Controls an instruments voices or 'sounds'






16. Incomprehensibility resulting from irrelevant harmonic information






17. Controller message sent by pressure on an INDIVIDUAL key after initial touch (release PRESSURE measurement)






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






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






20. The transmission of an audio signal by using it to vary a carrier wave (amplitude of frequency)






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






22. 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






23. Subtractive; Additive; Resynthesis; Frequency Modulation; Phase Distortion; Wavetable; Pulse Code Modulation; Granular; Graintable Synthesis; Physical Modeling; Analog Modeling






24. Message sent when note is played (key pressed)






25. 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






26. Ground






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






28. To create or shape






29. (Deutsche Industrie Norm) ~ Cable standard that transfers MIDI data; Uses only pins 2 - 4 - & 5






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






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






32. Sample Dump Standard; Signal starts to degrade






33. Level at which sound remains until key is released






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






35. Another term for 'Channel Enable/Disable'






36. Operating system made sense to most musicians; Became very popular because of its accessibility






37. Technology advanced allowing for multiple tone generators in one keyboard or module; Revolutionized MIDI and sequencing; First appeared in 1985; Each channel is independent of the others; Equivalent to Omni Poly Off (x 16 channels)






38. Allows you to capture anything you play on keys while sequencer is playing back (but not actively recording); Exclusive to Logic Pro






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






40. Defines the lowest and highest note on a keyboard that an individual part is active






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






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






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






44. Transmit






45. CMD+S






46. Height (or loudness) of a waveform






47. 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/






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






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






50. A device that 'conditions' the electrical supply to take out spikes and surges.







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