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1. 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






2. Allows using a pencil tool to input notes - define note value - and manually enter notes; Useful for parts too complex to play at desired tempo or due to a lack of performance ability






3. Mark of the Unicorn; Runs on Mac only; Used for film scoring or sound design






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






5. Stack the next pass as a new region over the previous data; Multiple regions on one track






6. 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






7. Determined by dividing PPQN into common note values (1/8th - 1/16th - 1/32nd - 1/64th - 1/128th - etc.)






8. 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






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






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






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






12. Controls an instruments voices or 'sounds'






13. 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)






14. Speed of a waveform (cycles per second)






15. 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






16. Determines the point at which a filter begins altering harmonics or frequencies






17. Sound generating device with no integral keyboard






18. Positional numbering system represents numerical values using only two symbols - 0 and 1






19. Allows bidirectional communication between MIDI device and computer






20. 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






21. The process of combining waveforms with their own respective amplitude envelopes to create a sound that changes over time; Adding multiple tones to one sound






22. CMD+S






23. Height (or loudness) of a waveform






24. Keys transmit to MIDI OUT Port ONLY bypassing any internal sounds; Internal sound engine receives MIDI via the MIDI IN Port allowing both a Master Device and Slave Device in one unit.






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






26. In MIDI - a sequence of 8 bits (enough to represent one character of alphanumeric data) processed as a single unit of information






27. Used with very large sampled instruments on a software based system; Initial transient of a sample loaded into RAM and audio file is streamed from hard drive in real time






28. Debuted in 1980; First sampling based instrument by Small Australian company






29. MIDI sound source capable of producing several different sounds at the same time - controlled on different MIDI channels






30. Voltage Controlled Amplifier; Controls Amplitude






31. Categorically grouping of samples; Grouped by instrument type or dynamics; Provides for easier programming when multiple instrument are involved






32. Record with highest input level possible - without clipping; Record more than you need; Adjust sample start and end times; Truncate unwanted material






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

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34. Data






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






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






37. Digital sampling but sounds are divided into small pieces of sound lasting from 1 to 50 milliseconds; Sounds are layered on top of one another and can be adjusted by speed - phase angle - and volume






38. Basic Waveform; Source vibrates with simple harmonic motion






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






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






41. In; Out; Thru






42. Ability to play ONLY one note at a time; Often used for solo instruments (horns) - bass - portamento - slides - and trills






43. Value = 0 - 127 (Variations of the last 7 numbers)






44. Audio MIDI Setup; Utility designed to tell the computer what MIDI Interface and hardware is being used - as well as audio connections; Built into System Software of Mac OS 10.1 and up; Sequencers communicate with AMS for audio and MIDI routing and se






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






46. Software sequencer that eventually developed into Apple's Logic Pro; Released in 1988






47. Keys transmit directly to the internal sound engine of a keyboard (and usually to the MIDI OUT Port as well)






48. Where a slave device receives MIDI data; Can receive data from an OUT or THRU port






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






50. Transmit