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






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






3. Sample Dump Standard; Signal starts to degrade






4. 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)






5. 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)






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






7. In; Out; Thru






8. Complete sample(s) are loaded into RAM






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






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






11. Combination of layers and splits (Ex. => Assigning a piano sound across the entire length of the keyboard - but adding a string part only on upper octaves)






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






13. Drum sequencer that comes packaged with Logic Pro






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






15. Using an envelope generator on a filter does this...






16. Voltage Controlled Amplifier; Controls Amplitude






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






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






19. Attack Time; Decay Time; Sustain Level; Release Time






20. 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






21. 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)






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






23. .PST & .EXS






24. 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






25. Ground






26. Advantages: Higher memory (RAM) & samples are saved and recalled with the session; Disadvantage: Lower stability






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






28. Data






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






30. MIDI Note #60 (Roland Standard)






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






32. 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






33. MIDI Message sent when key is released






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






35. Space






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






37. 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.






38. 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






39. Incomprehensibility resulting from irrelevant harmonic information






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






41. Simple waveform is changed by modulating it with another waveform creating a new - more complex waveform with a different tone and character; Used in Yamaha DX & TX series in 1980's






42. Series of tempo- related electronic timing markers embedded in the MIDI data stream; Revolves around BPM; Advances one step each 1/24 of a beat






43. +5 Bias Voltage; Provides +5V to 1's in binary code data






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






45. 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)






46. Actual audio files (.WAV - .AIFF - etc.) that we hear when playing a sampled instrument






47. Audio MIDI Setup; Utility designed to tell the computer what MIDI Interface and hardware is being used - as well as audio connections; Built into System Software of Mac OS 10.1 and up; Sequencers communicate with AMS for audio and MIDI routing and se






48. Digital audio workstation platform for Mac OS X and Windows operating systems; Developed and manufactured by Avid Technology






49. 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






50. Visual editor for MIDI notes with a piano keyboard running low to high on the left; Also called a Key Editor