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






2. 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.






3. Musical Instrument Digital Interface






4. Serial






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






6. Added subtractive synthesis to the E- Mu Emulator






7. Device receives only on an assigned selectable data; Ability to play ONLY one note at a time






8. Powerful feature of MIDI editing that fixes timing issues; Moves notes to a predetermined grid by dividing the PPQN into common note value divisions






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






10. 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






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






12. Pre- mixes sound levels within the device






13. Debuted in 1980; First sampling based instrument by Small Australian company






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






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






16. 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)






17. Individual edit window to alter MIDI parameters such as pitch bend and volume






18. This changes when keys are pressed above or below the key note; Alters the playback speed of the sample






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






20. Sony-Philips digital interface format






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






22. 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)






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






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






25. 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






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






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






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






29. 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






30. MIDI interface designed to work with the USB protocol - as well as both Mac and PC serial ports; 8-Input & 8-Output; Uses a clever look- ahead buffering system to improve the timing of MIDI signals at the interface ports.






31. 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






32. Controls an instruments voices or 'sounds'






33. Chooses which channels a multitimbral MIDI device will respond






34. 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






35. LFO is routed to low pass filter






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






37. Transmit






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






39. Maximum number of notes an instrument can play at once; Most modern MIDI instruments have 128 notes of polyphony






40. Emulator containing sounds that may be layered - filtered - modulated by low frequency oscillation - and shaped by envelopes; Does not allow the user to record sounds but instead offer a range of factory sounds suitable for any given use






41. 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






42. Digital sampling but sounds are divided into small pieces of sound lasting from 1 to 50 milliseconds; Sounds are layered on top of one another and can be adjusted by speed - phase angle - and volume






43. To create or shape






44. Change internally to a program number that is different than the one received; ONLY a function of a slave device; Programmable slave device responses (loading presets for MIDI program changes)






45. Most commonly used MIDI receive mode; Device receives only on an assigned selectable data; Ability to play MORE than one note at a time






46. Voltage Controlled Oscillator; Controls pitch






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






48. MIDI Message sent when key is released






49. Physical sound waveform system that has repeating cycles






50. Device receives on any and all channels but merges all the data together to one specific channel and then plays all notes received as the one sound assigned to that channel; Ability to play MORE than one note at a time







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