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Subject : engineering
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1. Self contained computerized synthesizer developed in 1975; Playback system records patterns that you play on keyboard






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






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






4. 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






5. Rate (Speed) & Depth (Intensity)






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






7. Stack the next pass as a new region over the previous data; Multiple regions on one track






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






9. 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






10. Sound generating device with no integral keyboard






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






12. Storage device that can memorize and playback (often in loops) the sequence of MIDI events generated by the master device.






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






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






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






16. 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






17. Ability to play MORE than one note at a time; Often used for drums; sections






18. Determines the point at which a filter begins altering harmonics or frequencies






19. Determines how much effect an envelope generator has on a particular circuit






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






21. 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)






22. Level at which sound remains until key is released






23. Categorically grouping of samples; Grouped by instrument type or dynamics; Provides for easier programming when multiple instrument are involved






24. How long it takes for sound to fade to silence






25. Defines the instrument's response to voice messages






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






27. Define the attenuation of high pass and low pass filters; Sound will slowly dissipate in a filter at a predetermined interval (usually 12 or 24dB)






28. Serial






29. Devices that transmit MIDI data (usually has keys or pads)






30. Physical sound waveform system that has repeating cycles






31. Allows using a pencil tool to input notes - define note value - and manually enter notes; Useful for parts too complex to play at desired tempo or due to a lack of performance ability






32. 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






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






34. Voltage Controlled Amplifier; Controls Amplitude






35. Pre- mixes sound levels within the device






36. Note events edited on a staff - similar to composing music on sheets.






37. Circuits on a synth that determine the character of the attack and release of a tone can be controlled; Controls how sound changes over time; Most commonly on amplifier circuit






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






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






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






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






42. Windows only based digital audio workstation platform






43. Rise and fall of amplitude generated by LFO being routed to amplifier






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






45. 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






46. Used in the Reason software package; Combination of the features of Wavetable and Granular synthesis; Allows selection of particular wavetables that have been broken down into grain clouds for further manipulation






47. Devices that receive MIDI data (must be capable of making sounds and have audio outs)






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






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






50. 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)