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MIDI
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1. Using an envelope generator on an oscillator does this...
Modulates Pitch
Polyphony
Samples
Wah Wah
2. 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
Filter
Dynamic Allocation
MMA
Capture Last Take as Recording
3. Limits the playback of a certain sample to a certain range on the MIDI keyboard; May sample multiple notes per octave to maintain realism of sampled instruments
MOTU Digital Performer
Attack Time
Key Range
Graintable Synthesis
4. Smallest increments between beats; Coincide with the resolution in PPQN; MIDI data locks to these for start
Channel Voice Message
Ticks
Tremolo
Pitch
5. 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
Ring Modulation
Status Byte
Grid Editor
Mellotron
6. The transmission of an audio signal by using it to vary a carrier wave (amplitude of frequency)
Software Sampler
RAM (Memory)
Pulse Wave
Modulation
7. 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)
VCA
Save
Ground Loop
MOTU Digital Performer
8. Filter Type & Slope; Cutoff Frequency; Resonance (Emphasis); Key Tracking
Filter Parameters
Disk Streaming
Modulates Cutoff Frequency
Cutoff Frequency
9. Audio interface that includes 8 mic preamps - a sophisticated DSP cue mixer - and a comprehensive array of digital I/O; Allows one to record 24- bit audio at up to 192kHz.
Step Record
Modulates Cutoff Frequency
Audio Samples
M-Audio ProFire 2626 Audio Interface
10. Overall sound quality defined by harmonic content
Power Conditioner
MIDI Module
Subtractive Synthesis...
Timbre
11. Very common technique; Utilizes initial attack and loops a small part of remaining audio file
Monophonic
Sample Looping
Envelope Generator Parameters
Wavetable Synthesis
12. MIDI Message sent when key is released
MOTU Digital Performer
Polyphony
Notes OFF MIDI
Filter Slopes
13. Mark of the Unicorn; Runs on Mac only; Used for film scoring or sound design
MOTU Digital Performer
VCA
Amplitude
Serial Port
14. 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
Dual Serial Connection
Byte
E- Mu Emulator
Envelope Generator
15. L ->R === msb (1) - MIDI Message (3) - MIDI Channel (4)
Synclavier
Physical Modeling Synthesis
8-Bit Breakdown of MIDI Code
Akai MPC2500
16. (Deutsche Industrie Norm) ~ Cable standard that transfers MIDI data; Uses only pins 2 - 4 - & 5
C-Lab Notator
E- mu Proteus 2000
5-Pin DIN Protocol
Key Tracking
17. Place sounds in the stereo field within the device
Pan
Oscillator
E- Mu Emulator II
Triangle Wave
18. Ability to play ONLY one note at a time; Often used for solo instruments (horns) - bass - portamento - slides - and trills
Resolution
Monophonic
VCA
Non - Dedicated Sequencer
19. Only error corrected on playback; Data remains the same as one records it
Zero Crossing Point
Destructive Quantize
Playback Quantizing
Pitch
20. 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
Triangle Wave
KORG Triton Rack
Portamento...
MMA
21. Rise and fall of pitch created when LFO is routed to the oscillator
Local OFF
Step Record
Vibrato...
Destructive Quantize
22. Method of connecting several devices along a bus and managing the signals for each device; The most basic MIDI connection; Plays multiple sounds with same MIDI data
Bars
Preset/Patch/Instrument/Bank
E- Mu Emulator
Daisy Chaining
23. Digital sample playback; Natural waveform is digitally recorded and stored as a series of binary code; Near perfect reproduction of original sound; More realistic starting point for the sound
Pulse Code Modulation
Modulates Pitch
Tremolo
Software Sampler
24. Recreating a natural sound by using additive synthesis techniques; Requires powerful and expensive hardware; Replaced with the advent of digital sampling
Resynthesis
Monophonic
Channel Pressure
Data Train
25. Both the IN Port and OUT Port of two devices are connected together; Allows total communication between devices (BIDIRECTIONAL); Smartest MIDI wiring procedure
Wavetable Synthesis
Handshake Wiring
MIDI
Mix - Merge - or Overdub Mode
26. Debuted in 1980; First sampling based instrument by Small Australian company
Fairlight CMI
Synthesis Types
Data Byte
SDS
27. Value = 0 - 127 (Variations of the last 7 numbers)
Tremolo
Score Editor
Audio Samples
Data Byte Breakdown for MIDI
28. Standard for transferring data between devices on internal and external computer; Most commonly used for tape storage devices and hard disks
Synclavier
SCSI
MIDI Program Change
Data Byte Breakdown for MIDI
29. Speed of a waveform (cycles per second)
Beats
Pitch
THRU Port
Linn LM-1
30. Least Significant Bit - the right- most bit in a binary whole number or code
Amplitude Modulation
Fairlight CMI
KORG Triton Rack
lsb
31. Rise and fall of amplitude generated by LFO being routed to amplifier
Step Record
C4
Synthesizer Audio Flow
Tremolo
32. Stack the next pass as a new region over the previous data; Multiple regions on one track
Physical Modeling Synthesis
Oscillator
Note Mode
Dedicated Sequencer
33. Enables the subtraction of frequencies from a basic waveform allowing shaping of desired content
Dedicated Sequencer
Filter
Ultrabeat
E- mu Proteus 2000
34. 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)
Multitimbral Module
Subtractive Synthesis...
Sine Wave
Piano Roll
35. Changes some aspect of sound depending on how FAST you strike the keys; Commonly called 'Velocity Sensitivity;' Volume - Filter & Layers are typical examples
Data Byte
msb
3 Main MIDI Circuits
Velocity Switching
36. Software sequencer that eventually developed into Apple's Logic Pro; Released in 1988
Layer
Sequencer
Step Record
C-Lab Notator
37. Uses powerful digital signal processing algorithms and equations to simulate the properties of a natural instrument; Very customizable
Physical Modeling Synthesis
Receive Modes
3 Main MIDI Circuits
MIDI Cable Specs
38. Devices that transmit MIDI data (usually has keys or pads)
Modulation
Master Devices
SDS
3 Main MIDI Circuits
39. Categorically grouping of samples; Grouped by instrument type or dynamics; Provides for easier programming when multiple instrument are involved
Zone/Key Group/Multi-Sample
Filter Slopes
Output Assignment
S/PDif...
40. Defines the instrument's response to voice messages
Binary
Ring Modulation
EMagic AMT-8 MIDI Interface
Channel Mode Message
41. 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
Phase Distortion Synthesis
Synthesis Types
Non - Dedicated Sequencer
Trill
42. 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
Midi Thru Box
Velocity Mapping
Akai MPC 60
Piano Roll
43. The extent to which schemas and concepts are at the forefront of people's minds and are therefore likely to be used
VCF
Graintable Synthesis
Wah Wah
Accessibility
44. 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
Dedicated Sequencer
Manufacturer Terms for Mode 3
Granular Synthesis
Timbre
45. Music production software that offers a great array of tools for mashup production - including tempo beatmapping and real time manipulation
Akai MPC2500
Velocity Mapping
Ableton Live
Note Mode
46. 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)
Basic Sequencer Signal Flow
DSP
Filter
Binary
47. MIDI interface designed to work with the USB protocol - as well as both Mac and PC serial ports; 8-Input & 8-Output; Uses a clever look- ahead buffering system to improve the timing of MIDI signals at the interface ports.
Tempest
EMagic AMT-8 MIDI Interface
Serial Port
Playback Quantizing
48. LFO is routed to low pass filter
Synthesizer Audio Flow
Output Assignment
Trill
Wah Wah
49. 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)
Velocity Switching
Phase Distortion Synthesis
Local OFF
Patch Mapping
50. Program Change + Channel (S) => Patch # (D1) => N/A
VCF
Rx (Abbv.)
Polyphony
Program Change Data Train