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MIDI
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1. L ->R === msb (1) - MIDI Message (3) - MIDI Channel (4)
System Messages
RAM (Memory)
Sustain Level
8-Bit Breakdown of MIDI Code
2. Using an envelope generator on a filter does this...
MIDI Octaves
Modulates Cutoff Frequency
EMagic AMT-8 MIDI Interface
MMA
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)
Local ON
Tempest
DIN Pin 5
Master Tracks Pro
5. Contains harmoics and all odd and even harmonics; 6dB roll off between octaves; Same starting phases
Sawtooth Wave
Modulates Pitch
LFO Parameters
POLY Pressure Data Train
6. One of the first affordable samplers; Contained only 2 samples; Very limited functionality
Tempest
Phase Distortion Synthesis
E- Mu Emulator
Pan
7. How long it takes for sound to fade to silence
Release Time
Ensoniq Mirage
3 Main MIDI Circuits
Max MIDI Cable Length
8. Basic Waveform; Source vibrates with simple harmonic motion
Envelope
Cutoff Frequency
Midi Thru Box
Sine Wave
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
MIDI Module
MIDI Clock
Subtractive Synthesis...
Capture Last Take as Recording
10. Advantage: Higher stability; Disadvantages: Lower memory (RAM) amount & separate media for samples
Master Devices
Hardware Sampler
MIDI Program Change
DIN Pin 4
11. Determines the layout of MIDI channels for each of the multitimbral parts
Channel Assignment
Bars
OMNI (On) POLY
Save
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
FM Synthesis
Depth/Amount Parameter
Bars
Pulse Wave
13. Where a master device transmits (or sends) MIDI data; Only the master is plugged into this port
Portamento...
OUT Port
Phase Distortion Synthesis
Master Tracks Pro
14. Drum sequencer that comes packaged with Logic Pro
msb
Mellotron
Recording Samples (Guidelines)
Ultrabeat
15. Only error corrected on playback; Data remains the same as one records it
M-Audio ProFire 2626 Audio Interface
Key Range
Playback Quantizing
Ultrabeat Import File Types
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
Split
Status Byte
Filter Slopes
MIDI
17. Storage device that can memorize and playback (often in loops) the sequence of MIDI events generated by the master device.
Static
Sequencer
Amplitude Modulation
5-Pin DIN Protocol
18. Defines the instrument's response to voice messages
Sampler
Daisy Chain Limitations
Channel Mode Message
Samples
19. Digital audio workstation platform for Mac OS X and Windows operating systems; Developed and manufactured by Avid Technology
Recording Samples (Guidelines)
ProTools
Wah Wah
Polyphony
20. Digital Signal Processing; Provides for the ability to adjust levels - do equalization - dynamic processing - create special effects - and mix digital audio data
MIDI
C-Lab Notator
Roland Fantom X6
DSP
21. Allows you to capture anything you play on keys while sequencer is playing back (but not actively recording); Exclusive to Logic Pro
Wah Wah
Envelope Generator
Capture Last Take as Recording
LFO Parameters
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
Quantization
EMagic AMT-8 MIDI Interface
Slew Rate
Roland Fantom X6
23. Alters the phase angle of a waveform 'bending' the shape to create a unique character or tone
E- Mu Emulator II
Phase Distortion Synthesis
LFO Parameters
Filter Slopes
24. Transmit
MOTU Digital Performer
Tx (Abbv.)
Receive Switch
OMNI (On) POLY
25. Advantages: Higher memory (RAM) & samples are saved and recalled with the session; Disadvantage: Lower stability
PPQN
EMagic AMT-8 MIDI Interface
Software Sampler
Filter Slopes
26. The transmission of an audio signal by using it to vary a carrier wave (amplitude of frequency)
Patch Mapping
Modulation
VCA
Filter Parameters
27. Receive
Rx (Abbv.)
Ultrabeat
Key Note
Amplitude Modulation
28. Contains only the fundamental frequency and all of its odd- numbered harmonics
Square Wave
Velocity Switching
Program Change Data Train
Ableton Live
29. 50'
Max MIDI Cable Length
POLY Pressure Data Train
Note Ranges
Status Byte
30. Rise and fall of amplitude generated by LFO being routed to amplifier
Tx (Abbv.)
Quantization
Channel Mode Message
Tremolo
31. Multi Mode; Performance (Perf) Mode; Sequence Mode
Subtractive Synthesis...
Layer
Manufacturer Terms for Multitimbral Mode
Channel Messages
32. Controller message sent by pressure on an INDIVIDUAL key after initial touch (release PRESSURE measurement)
8-Bit Breakdown of MIDI Code
Polyphonic
Envelope Generator
Aftertouch
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.
Non - Dedicated Sequencer
Sampler
Local OFF
Layer
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
Destructive Quantize
PPQN
Preset/Patch/Instrument/Bank
MIDI Cable Specs
35. Musical Instrument Digital Interface
Volume
MIDI Acronym
Handshake Wiring
Non - Dedicated Sequencer
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.
OUT Port
Handshake Wiring
M-Audio ProFire 2626 Audio Interface
Roland Fantom X6
37. Allows assignment of a different SOUND to each of the multitimbral parts
Disk Streaming
Filter
Sequencer
Timbre Assignment
38. Ability to play MORE than one note at a time; Often used for drums; sections
Pitch Bend
Playback Quantizing
Polyphonic
Filter
39. Added subtractive synthesis to the E- Mu Emulator
Attack Time
E- Mu Emulator II
Quantization
DSP
40. Each pass will overwrite the pass before it permanently erasing previous MIDI data
Replace - Overwrite - or Destructive Record Mode
RAM (Memory)
Sine Wave
Envelope Generator
41. Pitch - Amplitude - Timbre
Noise
Note Ranges
DIN Pin 5
3 Main MIDI Circuits
42. Place sounds in the stereo field within the device
Pan
Polyphonic
Filter
IN Port
43. Standard for transferring data between devices on internal and external computer; Most commonly used for tape storage devices and hard disks
MIDI Data Transmission Rate
Sequencer
SCSI
Pulse Wave
44. Ground
DIN Pin 2
Ground Loop
Subtractive Synthesis...
Score Editor
45. Complete sample(s) are loaded into RAM
Static
Master Tracks Pro
Data Byte
Serial Port
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
Velocity Mapping
'Note On' Data Train
Additive Synthesis
Piano Roll
47. Operating system made sense to most musicians; Became very popular because of its accessibility
Akai S900
Subtractive Synthesis...
Pulse Code Modulation
Modulates Cutoff Frequency
48. Categorically grouping of samples; Grouped by instrument type or dynamics; Provides for easier programming when multiple instrument are involved
MIDI Module
Zone/Key Group/Multi-Sample
Replace - Overwrite - or Destructive Record Mode
Pulse Code Modulation
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)
JMSC
Modulates Cutoff Frequency
Oscillator
Subtractive Synthesis...
50. Speed of a waveform (cycles per second)
JMSC
Sequencer
Pitch
Timbre