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






2. The point at which the voltage level from a signal waveform crosses from being positive to negative or vice versa






3. The transmission of an audio signal by using it to vary a carrier wave (amplitude of frequency)






4. 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






5. Transmit






6. Pitch bend parameter that sets the range in semitones






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






8. Communications language based on the Master Device/Slave Device protocol used in synchronization systems; MIDI is NOT audio...it is performance data only






9. 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






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






11. Ability of audio equipment to reproduce fast changes in amplitude; Measured in volts per microsecond; Low slew rate 'softens' the attack of a signal; High frequencies change in amplitude the fastest so slew rate is critical






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






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






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






15. High Resolution; 14- bit parameter; (Coarse Tune X Fine Tune = 16 -384 Steps of resolution






16. Note Off + Channel (S) => Note # (D1) => Release Velocity (D2)

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






18. Receive






19. Initial few hundred milliseconds of samples are loaded into RAM & remaining sample length is streamed from the hard drive






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






21. Determines the highest frequency to be captured






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






23. 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






24. Direct copy of any MIDI data arriving at the MIDI IN Port; Device without a MIDI thru connector must be placed at the end of a MIDI chain






25. A curve or surface






26. 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)






27. 31.25 Kilobaud (31 -250 baud)






28. MIDI message used to change sound patches on a remote module or the effects patch on a MIDI effects unit






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






30. Pitch - Amplitude - Timbre






31. Determines dynamic range and signal- to- noise ratio






32. Digital recordings triggered by MIDI






33. 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






34. Subtractive; Additive; Resynthesis; Frequency Modulation; Phase Distortion; Wavetable; Pulse Code Modulation; Granular; Graintable Synthesis; Physical Modeling; Analog Modeling






35. 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






36. Only error corrected on playback; Data remains the same as one records it






37. 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






38. 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






39. Wave that consists of a single traveling pulse






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






41. To create or shape






42. Physical sound waveform system that has repeating cycles






43. Smallest increments between beats; Coincide with the resolution in PPQN; MIDI data locks to these for start






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






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






46. Device which splits the MIDI Out signal of a master instrument or sequencer to avoid daisy chaining; Has special powered circuitry that routes MIDI data arriving at its IN Ports to ALL of the OUT (THRU) Ports simultaneously; Often seen as a 'mode' an






47. Hardware; Stand alone hardware MIDI sequencers designed to record - edit - and playback MIDI data only; Offer high stability and portability - but have low resolution (24-96 PPQN) and a lack of editing facilities






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






49. Sampler that comes packaged with Logic Pro






50. Basic Waveform; Source vibrates with simple harmonic motion