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Subject : engineering
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1. Only recording the performance and not the actual sounds; Completely editable and changeable post- recording






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






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






4. Self contained computerized synthesizer developed in 1975; Playback system records patterns that you play on keyboard






5. Sony-Philips digital interface format






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






7. Basic Waveform; Source vibrates with simple harmonic motion






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






9. 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






10. 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






11. Visual editor for MIDI notes with a piano keyboard running low to high on the left; Also called a Key Editor






12. 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






13. The first drum machine to use digital samples of acoustic drums






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






15. 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)






16. Determined by time signature; Added together to form the full bar






17. Sample Dump Standard; Signal starts to degrade






18. Boosts frequencies at and around the cutoff frequency; Emphasizes effect of filter






19. Ability of a musical instrument to play more than one note at a time






20. Powerful feature of MIDI editing that fixes timing issues; Moves notes to a predetermined grid by dividing the PPQN into common note value divisions






21. Controls an instruments voices or 'sounds'






22. Bits/Second






23. Same as square; Odd numbered multiples of harmonics - but the amplitude is decreasing more rapidly






24. Voltage Controlled Filter; Voltage amount changes harmonic content






25. Defines the instrument's response to voice messages






26. Permanent; Original placement of notes is lost and only the quantized version remains






27. Determines how much effect an envelope generator has on a particular circuit






28. Wave that consists of a single traveling pulse






29. Sampler that comes packaged with Logic Pro






30. 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






31. POLY Pressure + Channel (S) => Note # (D1) => Amount (D2)






32. Allows bidirectional communication between MIDI device and computer






33. +5 Bias Voltage; Provides +5V to 1's in binary code data






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






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






36. 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






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






38. 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.






39. 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






40. Pre- mixes sound levels within the device






41. 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.






42. Very common technique; Utilizes initial attack and loops a small part of remaining audio file






43. .PST & .EXS






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






45. Most commonly used MIDI receive mode; Device receives only on an assigned selectable data; Ability to play MORE than one note at a time






46. Space






47. Using an envelope generator on an oscillator does this...






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






49. Changes the sound envelope based on how high or low the pitch of the note






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