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






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






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

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






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






6. One of the first affordable samplers; Contained only 2 samples; Very limited functionality






7. How long it takes for sound to fade to silence






8. Basic Waveform; Source vibrates with simple harmonic motion






9. Series of tempo- related electronic timing markers embedded in the MIDI data stream; Revolves around BPM; Advances one step each 1/24 of a beat






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






11. Determines the layout of MIDI channels for each of the multitimbral parts






12. 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






13. Where a master device transmits (or sends) MIDI data; Only the master is plugged into this port






14. Drum sequencer that comes packaged with Logic Pro






15. Only error corrected on playback; Data remains the same as one records it






16. Tells how to interpret data that is coming up; 'note number is following'; Defines what we want the MIDI device to do; Represented by msb = 1






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






18. Defines the instrument's response to voice messages






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






20. Digital Signal Processing; Provides for the ability to adjust levels - do equalization - dynamic processing - create special effects - and mix digital audio data






21. Allows you to capture anything you play on keys while sequencer is playing back (but not actively recording); Exclusive to Logic Pro






22. 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






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






24. Transmit






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






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






27. Receive






28. Contains only the fundamental frequency and all of its odd- numbered harmonics






29. 50'






30. Rise and fall of amplitude generated by LFO being routed to amplifier






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






32. Controller message sent by pressure on an INDIVIDUAL key after initial touch (release PRESSURE measurement)






33. 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.






34. Parts Per Quarter Note; Measurement of timing resolution of a sequencer; Points on a sequencer grid that lie between quarter notes; Higher the PPQN the better its timing; Referred to as ticks






35. Musical Instrument Digital Interface






36. 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.






37. Allows assignment of a different SOUND to each of the multitimbral parts






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






39. Added subtractive synthesis to the E- Mu Emulator






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






41. Pitch - Amplitude - Timbre






42. Place sounds in the stereo field within the device






43. Standard for transferring data between devices on internal and external computer; Most commonly used for tape storage devices and hard disks






44. Ground






45. Complete sample(s) are loaded into RAM






46. 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






47. Operating system made sense to most musicians; Became very popular because of its accessibility






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






49. 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)






50. Speed of a waveform (cycles per second)