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1. 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






2. Ability to play ONLY one note at a time; Often used for solo instruments (horns) - bass - portamento - slides - and trills






3. Rackmount version of the Triton used as a sound module rather than a complete workstation; Able to store up to eight EXB boards containing additional sounds; Features a built- in S/PDIF digital output






4. Allows bidirectional communication between MIDI device and computer






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






6. Maximum of 3 MIDI Slave Devices can be wired past the Master Device according to the MMA; All MIDI IN Ports are optically isolated to prevent hum - buzz - ground looping - and RF interference.






7. MIDI Message sent when key is released






8. Defines the instrument's response to voice messages






9. The first drum machine to use digital samples of acoustic drums






10. 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






11. 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






12. Height (or loudness) of a waveform






13. Note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it






14. MIDI sound source capable of producing several different sounds at the same time - controlled on different MIDI channels






15. Added subtractive synthesis to the E- Mu Emulator






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






17. Controls an instruments voices or 'sounds'






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






19. 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






20. 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.






21. Overall sound quality defined by harmonic content






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






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






24. Voltage Controlled Amplifier; Controls Amplitude






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






26. 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






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






28. Changes the sound envelope based on how high or low the pitch of the note






29. Very popular and affordable 8- bit sampler






30. Physical sound waveform system that has repeating cycles






31. Controller message sent by pressure on an INDIVIDUAL key after initial touch (release PRESSURE measurement)






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






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






34. Conveys the amount of overall (average) pressure on ALL the keys at a given point






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






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






37. A device that 'conditions' the electrical supply to take out spikes and surges.






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






39. 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






40. Allows for the routing of output from individual parts to secondary (auxiliary) audio outputs rather than the main stereo outputs; EQ effects can be changed from those on main stereo outputs






41. SCSI Musical Data Interchange; Better option than SDS






42. Sony-Philips digital interface format






43. CMD+S






44. Wave that consists of a single traveling pulse






45. Place sounds in the stereo field within the device






46. Transmit






47. Serial






48. 50'






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






50. Where a master device transmits (or sends) MIDI data; Only the master is plugged into this port