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






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






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






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






5. Digital sampling but sounds are divided into small pieces of sound lasting from 1 to 50 milliseconds; Sounds are layered on top of one another and can be adjusted by speed - phase angle - and volume






6. Define the attenuation of high pass and low pass filters; Sound will slowly dissipate in a filter at a predetermined interval (usually 12 or 24dB)






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






8. Each pass will combine new MIDI data with old MIDI data already recorded onto track; Most commonly used; Allows looping and the ability to work at desired pace






9. Chooses which channels a multitimbral MIDI device will respond






10. 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






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

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






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






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






15. .PST & .EXS






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






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






18. Connects computer to MIDI device; All MIDI routing and communication is handled by the computer






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






20. Used as a modulation source; Usually below 20Hz (.01 - 10Hz); Most common waveform is the sine - though there is often a choice; Defines vibrato - tremolo - and wah; Allows periodic changes to sound






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






22. Wave that consists of a single traveling pulse






23. Determines which note on the MIDI keyboard will play the sample at its original pitch and speed; Almost always set to Middle C






24. Pitch bend parameter that sets the range in semitones






25. 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






26. Main file loaded into sampler; Contains all settings used to create the instrument; Usually DOES NOT contain the audio files themselves but references them while they are stored somewhere else






27. Drum- style pattern recording in grid format with each horizontal line representing a different tone and each vertical line representing a beat of a predetermined bar






28. Subtractive; Additive; Resynthesis; Frequency Modulation; Phase Distortion; Wavetable; Pulse Code Modulation; Granular; Graintable Synthesis; Physical Modeling; Analog Modeling






29. Two or more sounds play simultaneously on the same channel






30. 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






31. 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






32. CRedited with being the first to create and transmit music electronically; 'Singing Telegraph' (1867)






33. 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






34. This changes when keys are pressed above or below the key note; Alters the playback speed of the sample






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






36. 12 notes; Change between B & C






37. Changes an analog audio signal to a digital format (binary data) that can be stored or manipulated on a computer






38. MIDI Message sent when key is released






39. LFO is routed to low pass filter






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






41. Used in the Reason software package; Combination of the features of Wavetable and Granular synthesis; Allows selection of particular wavetables that have been broken down into grain clouds for further manipulation






42. To create or shape






43. Sound generating device with no integral keyboard






44. Controls an instruments voices or 'sounds'






45. 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)






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






47. Another term for 'Channel Enable/Disable'






48. Digital recordings triggered by MIDI






49. Ability to change the overall pitch or octave range of an individual part; Used for fine tuning






50. Rate (Speed) & Depth (Intensity)