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1. How accurate the timing of a MIDI performance is recorded;






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. Two or more sounds play simultaneously on the same channel






4. Smooth gliding from one note to another (as in singing or string playing)






5. Message sent when note is played (key pressed)






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






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






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






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






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






11. 16 Independent Channel; Serial Transmission Protocol; One- Directional






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






13. A device that 'conditions' the electrical supply to take out spikes and surges.






14. Limits the playback of a certain sample to a certain range on the MIDI keyboard; May sample multiple notes per octave to maintain realism of sampled instruments






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






16. Voltage Controlled Filter; Voltage amount changes harmonic content






17. Least Significant Bit - the right- most bit in a binary whole number or code






18. Buzz in audio or hum bar in video signal caused by slightly different grounds that are interconnected by a wire (interconnecting equipment that's plugged into different power sources)






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






20. MIDI Message sent when key is released






21. 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






22. Recreating a natural sound by using additive synthesis techniques; Requires powerful and expensive hardware; Replaced with the advent of digital sampling






23. +5 Bias Voltage; Provides +5V to 1's in binary code data






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






25. The first sequencer developed for custom- built electronic instruments; Developed by Raymond Scott in 1950's






26. Device receives on any and all channels but merges all the data together to one specific channel and then plays all notes received as the one sound assigned to that channel; Ability to play MORE than one note at a time






27. Modulation technique in which the amplitude of the carrier signal is modified by the application of a data signal






28. Note ON; Note OFF; Program Change; MONO Pressure; POLY Pressure; Pitch Bend; Control Change






29. 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






30. Defines the lowest and highest note on a keyboard that an individual part is active






31. Changes some aspect of sound depending on how FAST you strike the keys; Commonly called 'Velocity Sensitivity;' Volume - Filter & Layers are typical examples






32. Program Change + Channel (S) => Patch # (D1) => N/A






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






34. Uses powerful digital signal processing algorithms and equations to simulate the properties of a natural instrument; Very customizable






35. 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






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. Bits/Second






38. Actual audio files (.WAV - .AIFF - etc.) that we hear when playing a sampled instrument






39. Wave that consists of a single traveling pulse






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






41. VCO -> VCF -> VCA -> Speakers; (LFO and Envelope Generator run to all of the 3 circuits)






42. Receive






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






44. 12 notes; Change between B & C






45. Speed of a waveform (cycles per second)






46. Conveys the amount of overall (average) pressure on ALL the keys at a given point






47. Smallest increments between beats; Coincide with the resolution in PPQN; MIDI data locks to these for start






48. Resembles a large hardware sequencer- type display - but shows all MIDI data that has been recorded on a single page






49. .PST & .EXS






50. The industry benchmark for beat production; Features a 32- voice drum/phrase sampler with up to 128MB RAM and extensive editing capabilities; 100 -000- note - 64- track sequencer; 4 MIDI Outputs; Internal sounds reside in flash memory and can easily