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1. 'Father of the Synthesizer'; Created a voltage controlled music synthesizer (Moog Modular Synth); Used by Stevie Wonder in 70's






2. (Deutsche Industrie Norm) ~ Cable standard that transfers MIDI data; Uses only pins 2 - 4 - & 5






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






4. The extent to which schemas and concepts are at the forefront of people's minds and are therefore likely to be used






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






6. Pre- mixes sound levels within the device






7. Value = 0 - 127 (Variations of the last 7 numbers)






8. Combination of layers and splits (Ex. => Assigning a piano sound across the entire length of the keyboard - but adding a string part only on upper octaves)






9. Electronic tape- based keyboard instrument featuring prerecorded sounds; Tape bank could be removed and loaded with different sounds






10. 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






11. 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)






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






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






14. Digital Signal Processing; Provides for the ability to adjust levels - do equalization - dynamic processing - create special effects - and mix digital audio data






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






16. Defines the instrument's response to voice messages






17. Pitch Bend + Channel (S) => Coarse Tune (D1) => Fine Tune (D2)






18. Added subtractive synthesis to the E- Mu Emulator






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






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






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






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






23. The most commonly accepted means of encoding digital audio data so it can be stored within a digital medium with a maximum degree of data density






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






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






26. Alters the phase angle of a waveform 'bending' the shape to create a unique character or tone






27. 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






28. Wave that consists of a single traveling pulse






29. 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






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






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






32. Multitimbral device that automatically assigns notes of polyphony to individual parts as they are required in real time; Helps to eliminate lost notes or 'note stealing' during playback






33. Music production software that offers a great array of tools for mashup production - including tempo beatmapping and real time manipulation






34. Drum machine that generates its sounds using six powerful analog synthesis voices; Runs an innovative - performance- oriented operating system that manipulates beats and sounds in real time without ever stopping play






35. 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






36. 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






37. Filter Type & Slope; Cutoff Frequency; Resonance (Emphasis); Key Tracking






38. Measurement of how fast a note was pressed that enables samplers to be more dynamically expressive; Incoming note velocities are the player's variations in dynamics and they trigger different sets of samples






39. MIDI Out (Master) --> MIDI In (MIDI Interface) --> Travels via Dual Serial (USB) both to and from interface --> MIDI Out (MIDI Interface) --> MIDI In (Slave) --> Audio Out (Slave) --> Audio In (Mixer or Audio Interface) --> Audio Out (Speakers)






40. 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






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






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






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






44. One of the first affordable samplers; Contained only 2 samples; Very limited functionality






45. Japanese MIDI Standards Committee; Defines MIDI specifications & coordinates with manufacturers and users in the Asian and Pacific Rim regions






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






47. Incomprehensibility resulting from irrelevant harmonic information






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






49. Level at which sound remains until key is released






50. Keys transmit directly to the internal sound engine of a keyboard (and usually to the MIDI OUT Port as well)







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