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MIDI
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1. Conveys the amount of overall (average) pressure on ALL the keys at a given point
S/PDif...
Physical Modeling Synthesis
Recording with MIDI Sequencer
Channel Pressure
2. Basic Waveform; Source vibrates with simple harmonic motion
Sine Wave
MIDI Interface Setup
A/D Converter
Data Byte Breakdown for MIDI
3. Device allowing for the capture of sound and allowing it to be played back using MIDI messages; Hardware and software modules available
MIDI Data Transmission Rate
Sampler
Akai S900
DIN Pin 5
4. Method of connecting several devices along a bus and managing the signals for each device; The most basic MIDI connection; Plays multiple sounds with same MIDI data
Daisy Chaining
AMS
Ring Modulation
Manufacturer Terms for Mode 3
5. +5 Bias Voltage; Provides +5V to 1's in binary code data
DIN Pin 4
System Messages
Phase Distortion Synthesis
Hardware Sampler
6. Tells how to interpret data that is coming up; 'note number is following'; Defines what we want the MIDI device to do; Represented by msb = 1
Status Byte
Key Range
Noise
Split
7. Starts from 1 at the very beginning of a sequence
Bars
Sample Looping
Akai S900
VCO
8. Categorically grouping of samples; Grouped by instrument type or dynamics; Provides for easier programming when multiple instrument are involved
Zone/Key Group/Multi-Sample
MIDI Octaves
Envelope
Daisy Chain Limitations
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
PPQN
Velocity Switching
Envelope
Daisy Chaining
10. 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)
Preset/Patch/Instrument/Bank
Filter
Subtractive Synthesis...
MIDI Module
11. Windows only based digital audio workstation platform
MIDI Module
Sequencer
Cakewalk Sonar
SDS
12. Determines how much effect an envelope generator has on a particular circuit
Local OFF
Coarse Tuning
Depth/Amount Parameter
Graintable Synthesis
13. Audio interface that includes 8 mic preamps - a sophisticated DSP cue mixer - and a comprehensive array of digital I/O; Allows one to record 24- bit audio at up to 192kHz.
M-Audio ProFire 2626 Audio Interface
Sawtooth Wave
Sample Looping
Controller Editor
14. The industry benchmark for beat production; Features a 32- voice drum/phrase sampler with up to 128MB RAM and extensive editing capabilities; 100 -000- note - 64- track sequencer; 4 MIDI Outputs; Internal sounds reside in flash memory and can easily
Local ON
A/D Converter
Akai MPC2500
Zone/Key Group/Multi-Sample
15. Where samples are recorded or loaded when playing back from within a sampler; Erased when sampler is turned off so sounds must be stored on removable media; Static/
RAM (Memory)
Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO)
Multitimbral Mode
ProTools
16. This changes when keys are pressed above or below the key note; Alters the playback speed of the sample
Pitch
Fairlight CMI
OMNI (Off) MONO
E- Mu Emulator
17. The first sequencer developed for custom- built electronic instruments; Developed by Raymond Scott in 1950's
Wavetable Synthesis
OMNI (On) MONO
Circle Machine
Filter
18. Permanent; Original placement of notes is lost and only the quantized version remains
Monophonic
Destructive Quantize
Pitch
Sustain Level
19. In MIDI - a sequence of 8 bits (enough to represent one character of alphanumeric data) processed as a single unit of information
Channel Voice Message
OMNI (Off) MONO
Synthesizer Audio Flow
Byte
20. Overall sound quality defined by harmonic content
Handshake Wiring
MIDI Octaves
Timbre
Generator
21. High Resolution; 14- bit parameter; (Coarse Tune X Fine Tune = 16 -384 Steps of resolution
E- Mu Emulator II
Velocity Mapping
Pitch Bend
List Editor
22. Where a master device transmits (or sends) MIDI data; Only the master is plugged into this port
Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO)
Ableton Live
OUT Port
EXS
23. Musical Instrument Digital Interface
Modulates Cutoff Frequency
Key Tracking
MIDI Acronym
Basic Sequencer Signal Flow
24. The extent to which schemas and concepts are at the forefront of people's minds and are therefore likely to be used
Roland Fantom X6
Aftertouch
Accessibility
Handshake Wiring
25. Devices that transmit MIDI data (usually has keys or pads)
Manufacturer Terms for Mode 3
Piano Roll
Master Devices
VCA
26. L ->R === msb (1) - MIDI Message (3) - MIDI Channel (4)
8-Bit Breakdown of MIDI Code
Synthesis Types
Recording with MIDI Sequencer
Ultrabeat Import File Types
27. Actual audio files (.WAV - .AIFF - etc.) that we hear when playing a sampled instrument
Non - Dedicated Sequencer
MIDI Data Transmission Rate
Audio Samples
Playback Quantizing
28. Filter Type & Slope; Cutoff Frequency; Resonance (Emphasis); Key Tracking
Filter Parameters
PPQN
Generator
8-Bit Breakdown of MIDI Code
29. 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
PCM
Binary
Handshake Wiring
'Note Off' Data Train
30. Determines which note on the MIDI keyboard will play the sample at its original pitch and speed; Almost always set to Middle C
Channel Pressure
Key Note
Daisy Chain Limitations
FM Synthesis
31. Where a slave device receives MIDI data; Can receive data from an OUT or THRU port
Amplitude
IN Port
Decay Time
MIDI Cable Specs
32. Place sounds in the stereo field within the device
Bars
Polyphony
PPQN
Pan
33. The point at which the voltage level from a signal waveform crosses from being positive to negative or vice versa
Recording with MIDI Sequencer
Filter
Zero Crossing Point
Amplitude Modulation
34. Advantages: Higher memory (RAM) & samples are saved and recalled with the session; Disadvantage: Lower stability
Software Sampler
Roland Fantom X6
Daisy Chaining
System Messages
35. Each pass will overwrite the pass before it permanently erasing previous MIDI data
3 Main MIDI Circuits
Replace - Overwrite - or Destructive Record Mode
Zero Crossing Point
lsb
36. Boosts frequencies at and around the cutoff frequency; Emphasizes effect of filter
Granular Synthesis
Types of Channel Voice Messages
Resonance
Midi Thru Box
37. 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
MIDI Interface Setup
Roland Fantom X6
Phase Distortion Synthesis
Multitimbral Mode
38. A male 9- pin or 25- pin port on a computer system used by slower I/O devices such as a mouse or modem; Data travels serially - one bit at a time - through the port
Serial Port
DIN Pin 4
Disk Streaming
Split
39. 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
ProTools
Click Track
Daisy Chaining
Mix - Merge - or Overdub Mode
40. Communications language based on the Master Device/Slave Device protocol used in synchronization systems; MIDI is NOT audio...it is performance data only
Resolution
VCO
msb
MIDI
41. 31.25 Kilobaud (31 -250 baud)
MIDI Data Transmission Rate
C4
Tx (Abbv.)
Synthesis Types
42. Smallest increments between beats; Coincide with the resolution in PPQN; MIDI data locks to these for start
Physical Modeling Synthesis
Zones
Byte
Ticks
43. Using an envelope generator on an oscillator does this...
System Messages
Modulates Pitch
Pulse Code Modulation
'Note On' Data Train
44. Enables the subtraction of frequencies from a basic waveform allowing shaping of desired content
Ring Modulation
Daisy Chain Limitations
Multitimbral Module
Filter
45. Voltage Controlled Oscillator; Controls pitch
Tx (Abbv.)
Polyphonic
Pitch Bend Data Train
VCO
46. Controller message sent by pressure on an INDIVIDUAL key after initial touch (release PRESSURE measurement)
Beats
Oscillator
Aftertouch
KORG Triton Rack
47. MIDI sound source capable of producing several different sounds at the same time - controlled on different MIDI channels
Sine Wave
Step Record
VCO
Multitimbral Module
48. Status Byte (S) => Data 1 (D1) => Data 2 (D2)
Data Train
Filter Slopes
Replace - Overwrite - or Destructive Record Mode
Zone/Key Group/Multi-Sample
49. 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
Timbre
Pitch
Output Assignment
Resolution
50. 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
Data Train
OMNI (On) MONO
Note Ranges
Note ON MIDI
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