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1. Where a slave device receives MIDI data; Can receive data from an OUT or THRU port






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. Complete sample(s) are loaded into RAM






4. 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






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






6. Positional numbering system represents numerical values using only two symbols - 0 and 1






7. Starts from 1 at the very beginning of a sequence






8. Status Byte (S) => Data 1 (D1) => Data 2 (D2)






9. 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






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






11. 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






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






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






14. 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)






15. 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






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






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






18. Only recording the performance and not the actual sounds; Completely editable and changeable post- recording






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






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






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






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






23. 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)






24. Height (or loudness) of a waveform






25. Overall sound quality defined by harmonic content






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






27. A curve or surface






28. Technology advanced allowing for multiple tone generators in one keyboard or module; Revolutionized MIDI and sequencing; First appeared in 1985; Each channel is independent of the others; Equivalent to Omni Poly Off (x 16 channels)






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






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






31. Determines the highest frequency to be captured






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






33. 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






34. MONO Pressure + Channel (S) => Amount (D1) => N/A






35. LFO is routed to low pass filter






36. Software sequencer that eventually developed into Apple's Logic Pro; Released in 1988






37. Data






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






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






40. Two or more instruments with note ranges that do not overlap






41. 50'






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

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43. Specifically designed to emulate the nuances and characteristics of analog synthesizers; AKA => Virtual Analogs; Reduced cost over real analog - zero maintenance - and tuning stability; Increasing in popularity






44. 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.






45. SCSI Musical Data Interchange; Better option than SDS






46. Allows bidirectional communication between MIDI device and computer






47. 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






48. Sound generating device with no integral keyboard






49. Voltage Controlled Oscillator; Controls pitch






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