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1. Enables the subtraction of frequencies from a basic waveform allowing shaping of desired content






2. 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






3. 16 Independent Channel; Serial Transmission Protocol; One- Directional






4. Note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it






5. Metronome; Prerecorded track of electronic metronomic clicks used to ensure proper timing of music to be recorded; Essential in music scoring sessions; Sets composition tempo






6. Voltage Controlled Oscillator; Controls pitch






7. Sample Dump Standard; Signal starts to degrade






8. MONO Pressure + Channel (S) => Amount (D1) => N/A






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






10. Both the IN Port and OUT Port of two devices are connected together; Allows total communication between devices (BIDIRECTIONAL); Smartest MIDI wiring procedure






11. Windows only based digital audio workstation platform






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. 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






14. 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






15. 31.25 Kilobaud (31 -250 baud)






16. Rise and fall of pitch created when LFO is routed to the oscillator






17. 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






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






19. Height (or loudness) of a waveform






20. Device receives only on an assigned selectable data; Ability to play ONLY one note at a time






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






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






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






24. Digital recordings triggered by MIDI






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






26. Defines the instrument's response to voice messages






27. Voltage Controlled Amplifier; Controls Amplitude






28. Poly Mode; Patch or Program (Prog) Mode






29. Sony-Philips digital interface format






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






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






32. Very popular and affordable 8- bit sampler






33. Actual data; 'Note #'; Provides information and data the status byte uses to do its job; Uses an 8- bit system; Represented by msb = 0






34. 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.






35. In; Out; Thru






36. Allows bidirectional communication between MIDI device and computer






37. Deal with the set- up and operating parameters for a MIDI device - Acknowledged by all devices in a MIDI system






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






39. 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)






40. 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






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






42. Status Byte (S) => Data 1 (D1) => Data 2 (D2)






43. 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






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






45. 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






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






47. 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






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






49. 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






50. CMD+S