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Subject : engineering
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1. Note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it






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






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






4. Drum sequencer that comes packaged with Logic Pro






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






6. The most commonly accepted means of encoding digital audio data so it can be stored within a digital medium with a maximum degree of data density






7. Same as square; Odd numbered multiples of harmonics - but the amplitude is decreasing more rapidly






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






9. Data






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






11. 12 notes; Change between B & C






12. Buzz in audio or hum bar in video signal caused by slightly different grounds that are interconnected by a wire (interconnecting equipment that's plugged into different power sources)






13. Musical Instrument Digital Interface






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






15. In; Out; Thru






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






17. MIDI Note #60 (Roland Standard)






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






19. Basic Waveform; Source vibrates with simple harmonic motion






20. 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






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






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






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






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






25. Determines the highest frequency to be captured






26. Digital audio workstation platform for Mac OS X and Windows operating systems; Developed and manufactured by Avid Technology






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






28. Each pass will overwrite the pass before it permanently erasing previous MIDI data






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






30. Note Off + Channel (S) => Note # (D1) => Release Velocity (D2)

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






32. 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






33. 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






34. Electronic tape- based keyboard instrument featuring prerecorded sounds; Tape bank could be removed and loaded with different sounds






35. A male 9- pin or 25- pin port on a computer system used by slower I/O devices such as a mouse or modem; Data travels serially - one bit at a time - through the port






36. 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






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






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






39. 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.






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






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






42. 50'






43. 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






44. Pitch bend parameter that sets the range in semitones






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






46. Devices that receive MIDI data (must be capable of making sounds and have audio outs)






47. Conveys the amount of overall (average) pressure on ALL the keys at a given point






48. A curve or surface






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






50. 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)