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






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






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






4. 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






5. L ->R === msb (1) - MIDI Message (3) - MIDI Channel (4)






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






7. Determines the layout of MIDI channels for each of the multitimbral parts






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






9. Overall sound quality defined by harmonic content






10. Standard for transferring data between devices on internal and external computer; Most commonly used for tape storage devices and hard disks






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






12. Wave that consists of a single traveling pulse






13. Operating system made sense to most musicians; Became very popular because of its accessibility






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

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






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






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






18. Drum sequencer that comes packaged with Logic Pro






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






20. In MIDI - a sequence of 8 bits (enough to represent one character of alphanumeric data) processed as a single unit of information






21. Determines the highest frequency to be captured






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






23. 16 Independent Channel; Serial Transmission Protocol; One- Directional






24. Allows assignment of a different SOUND to each of the multitimbral parts






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






26. 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






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






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






29. Channel messages are common messages controlling note - timbre - & expressive data; System messages control inter- machine parameters






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






31. Direct copy of any MIDI data arriving at the MIDI IN Port; Device without a MIDI thru connector must be placed at the end of a MIDI chain






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






33. Software ran on Atari; One of the first software based MIDI synthesizers






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






35. 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.






36. 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






37. 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)






38. 12 notes; Change between B & C






39. Contains harmoics and all odd and even harmonics; 6dB roll off between octaves; Same starting phases






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






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






42. Uses sound of a single note which is sampled and stored as an oscillator waveform; Allow for more complex sounds which produces richer - more realistic tones; Allow one to crossfade between different waveforms over time






43. 50'






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






45. 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






46. Basic Waveform; Source vibrates with simple harmonic motion






47. Serial






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






49. Sample Dump Standard; Signal starts to degrade






50. 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