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MIDI
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1. Note ON; Note OFF; Program Change; MONO Pressure; POLY Pressure; Pitch Bend; Control Change
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Subtractive Synthesis...
Types of Channel Voice Messages
Synclavier
2. Resembles a large hardware sequencer- type display - but shows all MIDI data that has been recorded on a single page
List Editor
Data Byte
Rx (Abbv.)
Dedicated Sequencer
3. Incomprehensibility resulting from irrelevant harmonic information
Noise
Daisy Chaining
Tempest
Pitch Bend Data Train
4. Controller message sent by pressure on an INDIVIDUAL key after initial touch (release PRESSURE measurement)
Aftertouch
Pulse Wave
Additive Synthesis
Audio Samples
5. The extent to which schemas and concepts are at the forefront of people's minds and are therefore likely to be used
Accessibility
SDS
Software Sampler
Timbre
6. .PST & .EXS
Ultrabeat Import File Types
Capture Last Take as Recording
Additive Synthesis
Phase Distortion Synthesis
7. Record with highest input level possible - without clipping; Record more than you need; Adjust sample start and end times; Truncate unwanted material
OUT Port
VCA
Recording Samples (Guidelines)
FM Synthesis
8. Allows assignment of a different SOUND to each of the multitimbral parts
Quantization
Destructive Quantize
Timbre Assignment
'Note Off' Data Train
9. Contains only the fundamental frequency and all of its odd- numbered harmonics
MIDI Octaves
Dynamic Allocation
Volume
Square Wave
10. Alters the phase angle of a waveform 'bending' the shape to create a unique character or tone
Replace - Overwrite - or Destructive Record Mode
Serial Port
Phase Distortion Synthesis
Score Editor
11. Ability of a musical instrument to play more than one note at a time
Polyphonic
Midi Thru Box
EMagic AMT-8 MIDI Interface
Filter
12. Devices that receive MIDI data (must be capable of making sounds and have audio outs)
Slave Devices
MONO Pressure Data Train
Tempest
Cakewalk Sonar
13. Determines dynamic range and signal- to- noise ratio
Bit Depth
Sustain Level
Channel Voice Message
Layer
14. Where a slave device receives MIDI data; Can receive data from an OUT or THRU port
Granular Synthesis
MIDI Octaves
OMNI (On) MONO
IN Port
15. 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
Program Change Data Train
THRU Port
Modulates Cutoff Frequency
Multitimbral Module
16. Device allowing for the capture of sound and allowing it to be played back using MIDI messages; Hardware and software modules available
Amplitude
SCSI
Sampler
Amplitude Modulation
17. 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)
Note ON MIDI
PCM
C4
Multitimbral Mode
18. Digital recordings triggered by MIDI
THRU Port
Samples
Roland Fantom X6
Synthesizer Audio Flow
19. Each pass will overwrite the pass before it permanently erasing previous MIDI data
Replace - Overwrite - or Destructive Record Mode
Polyphony
3 Main MIDI Circuits
Daisy Chain Limitations
20. Two or more sounds play simultaneously on the same channel
MIDI Octaves
Playback Quantizing
Layer
DIN Pin 5
21. Each pass will combine new MIDI data with old MIDI data already recorded onto track; Most commonly used; Allows looping and the ability to work at desired pace
Note ON MIDI
Mix - Merge - or Overdub Mode
Sampler
Volume
22. Actual data; 'Note #'; Provides information and data the status byte uses to do its job; Uses an 8- bit system; Represented by msb = 0
Decay Time
Ticks
Data Byte
Generator
23. Height (or loudness) of a waveform
Piano Roll
Amplitude
Aftertouch
Pan
24. Message sent when note is played (key pressed)
Note ON MIDI
Ticks
Slew Rate
Local ON
25. To create or shape
Generator
Zone/Key Group/Multi-Sample
Sample Looping
Velocity Mapping
26. 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
M-Audio ProFire 2626 Audio Interface
Daisy Chaining
Synthesizer Audio Flow
MIDI Clock
27. Determines the highest frequency to be captured
Samples
Modulates Pitch
Sample Rate
Velocity Switching
28. VCO -> VCF -> VCA -> Speakers; (LFO and Envelope Generator run to all of the 3 circuits)
Samples
Ring Modulation
Polyphonic
Synthesizer Audio Flow
29. 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)
OUT Port
OMNI (On) MONO
Filter Slopes
Velocity Mapping
30. Most Significant Bit; the left- most bit in a binary whole number or code
Resynthesis
Ensoniq Mirage
Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO)
msb
31. Drum sequencer that comes packaged with Logic Pro
SMDI
Play
Ultrabeat
List Editor
32. Ground
Score Editor
Data Byte Breakdown for MIDI
Note Ranges
DIN Pin 2
33. Pitch Bend + Channel (S) => Coarse Tune (D1) => Fine Tune (D2)
Akai MPC2500
Notes OFF MIDI
Pitch Bend Data Train
Amplitude
34. Only recording the performance and not the actual sounds; Completely editable and changeable post- recording
Generator
Recording with MIDI Sequencer
C-Lab Notator
Quantization
35. Only error corrected on playback; Data remains the same as one records it
Step Record
Quantization Values
Piano Roll
Playback Quantizing
36. Changes an analog audio signal to a digital format (binary data) that can be stored or manipulated on a computer
Accessibility
Daisy Chain Limitations
Ableton Live
A/D Converter
37. Controls an instruments voices or 'sounds'
Sampler
Playback Quantizing
S/PDif...
Channel Voice Message
38. Actual audio files (.WAV - .AIFF - etc.) that we hear when playing a sampled instrument
C-Lab Notator
Audio Samples
Velocity Switching
LFO Parameters
39. Poly Mode; Patch or Program (Prog) Mode
Manufacturer Terms for Mode 3
VCA
AMS
Master Tracks Pro
40. Sony-Philips digital interface format
Envelope Generator
S/PDif...
Master Devices
VCA
41. Simple waveform is changed by modulating it with another waveform creating a new - more complex waveform with a different tone and character; Used in Yamaha DX & TX series in 1980's
Tremolo
FM Synthesis
Static
Ultrabeat Import File Types
42. Pre- mixes sound levels within the device
Rx (Abbv.)
Max MIDI Cable Length
Volume
Ticks
43. CMD+S
JMSC
Split
Save
Manufacturer Terms for Mode 3
44. Used as a modulation source; Usually below 20Hz (.01 - 10Hz); Most common waveform is the sine - though there is often a choice; Defines vibrato - tremolo - and wah; Allows periodic changes to sound
Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO)
Decay Time
Pitch
Attack Time
45. Basic Waveform; Source vibrates with simple harmonic motion
Sine Wave
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List Editor
Grid Editor
46. Place sounds in the stereo field within the device
Disk Streaming
Amplitude Modulation
Pan
Release Time
47. Both the IN Port and OUT Port of two devices are connected together; Allows total communication between devices (BIDIRECTIONAL); Smartest MIDI wiring procedure
Program Change Data Train
M-Audio ProFire 2626 Audio Interface
OMNI (Off) MONO
Handshake Wiring
48. Contains harmoics and all odd and even harmonics; 6dB roll off between octaves; Same starting phases
Accessibility
Save
3 Main MIDI Circuits
Sawtooth Wave
49. 'Father of the Synthesizer'; Created a voltage controlled music synthesizer (Moog Modular Synth); Used by Stevie Wonder in 70's
Multitimbral Module
Modulates Cutoff Frequency
Bob Moog
Akai S900
50. 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
Graintable Synthesis
VCO
Bit Depth
KORG Triton Rack