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Subject : engineering
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1. Actual audio files (.WAV - .AIFF - etc.) that we hear when playing a sampled instrument






2. 31.25 Kilobaud (31 -250 baud)






3. 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






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






5. POLY Pressure + Channel (S) => Note # (D1) => Amount (D2)






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






7. Pre- mixes sound levels within the device






8. Using an envelope generator on a filter does this...






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






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






11. Note On + Channel (S) => Note # (D1) => On Velocity (D2)

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12. Basic Waveform; Source vibrates with simple harmonic motion






13. MIDI Note #60 (Roland Standard)






14. Determines how much effect an envelope generator has on a particular circuit






15. Defines the instrument's response to voice messages






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






17. Sampler that comes packaged with Logic Pro






18. 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)






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






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






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






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






23. Pitch bend parameter that sets the range in semitones






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






25. 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






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






27. Space






28. Multitimbral device that automatically assigns notes of polyphony to individual parts as they are required in real time; Helps to eliminate lost notes or 'note stealing' during playback






29. Height (or loudness) of a waveform






30. MONO Pressure + Channel (S) => Amount (D1) => N/A






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






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






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






34. Direct copy of any MIDI data arriving at the MIDI IN Port; Device without a MIDI thru connector must be placed at the end of a MIDI chain






35. Bits/Second






36. Rate (Speed) & Depth (Intensity)






37. 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






38. CMD+S






39. 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






40. Physical sound waveform system that has repeating cycles






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






42. Drum sequencer that comes packaged with Logic Pro






43. Drum machine that generates its sounds using six powerful analog synthesis voices; Runs an innovative - performance- oriented operating system that manipulates beats and sounds in real time without ever stopping play






44. To create or shape






45. 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






46. Recreating a natural sound by using additive synthesis techniques; Requires powerful and expensive hardware; Replaced with the advent of digital sampling






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






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






49. Place sounds in the stereo field within the device






50. 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