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MIDI
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1. 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)
Synclavier
OMNI (On) POLY
Ensoniq Mirage
Zones
2. Defines the instrument's response to voice messages
Modulates Cutoff Frequency
Dynamic Allocation
Slew Rate
Channel Mode Message
3. MIDI Note #60 (Roland Standard)
Synthesizer Audio Flow
Power Conditioner
C4
Resolution
4. 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.
Akai S900
Pitch Bend Data Train
M-Audio ProFire 2626 Audio Interface
Monophonic
5. 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
MIDI Connection Ports
Roland Fantom X6
MIDI Clock
Key Note
6. 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
Polyphony
Handshake Wiring
Output Assignment
OMNI (On) MONO
7. Changes an analog audio signal to a digital format (binary data) that can be stored or manipulated on a computer
Granular Synthesis
A/D Converter
DIN Pin 5
Accessibility
8. Enables the subtraction of frequencies from a basic waveform allowing shaping of desired content
Filter
Manufacturer Terms for Multitimbral Mode
Sawtooth Wave
Byte
9. Program Change + Channel (S) => Patch # (D1) => N/A
Envelope Generator
Polyphonic
MIDI Connection Ports
Program Change Data Train
10. Individual edit window to alter MIDI parameters such as pitch bend and volume
Wavetable Synthesis
Controller Editor
Channel Pressure
MIDI Octaves
11. Recreating a natural sound by using additive synthesis techniques; Requires powerful and expensive hardware; Replaced with the advent of digital sampling
Amplitude Modulation
Resynthesis
Split
Roland Fantom X6
12. Bits/Second
Ultrabeat
Akai S900
Baud
Filter Parameters
13. Overall sound quality defined by harmonic content
Sequencer
Envelope Generator Parameters
Tremolo
Timbre
14. Using an envelope generator on an oscillator does this...
Destructive Quantize
3 Main MIDI Circuits
Modulates Pitch
Filter
15. 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
EMagic AMT-8 MIDI Interface
E- mu Proteus 2000
MIDI Protocol Type
OMNI (On) MONO
16. Ability of a musical instrument to play more than one note at a time
Polyphonic
MIDI Data Transmission Rate
Tempest
Multitimbral Mode
17. 50'
Max MIDI Cable Length
Audio Samples
Mellotron
Daisy Chain Limitations
18. 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
Fairlight CMI
Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO)
Baud
Amplitude
19. 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
lsb
Rx (Abbv.)
E- mu Proteus 2000
MIDI Interface Setup
20. Permanent; Original placement of notes is lost and only the quantized version remains
Data Byte Breakdown for MIDI
List Editor
Monophonic
Destructive Quantize
21. Drum- style pattern recording in grid format with each horizontal line representing a different tone and each vertical line representing a beat of a predetermined bar
Tremolo
Output Assignment
Grid Editor
Filter
22. 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
Amplitude Modulation
Analog Modeling Synthesis...
Polyphony
Bit Depth
23. Using an envelope generator on a filter does this...
Akai MPC 60
Modulates Cutoff Frequency
Score Editor
E- mu Proteus 2000
24. 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
Non - Dedicated Sequencer
KORG Triton Rack
Bob Moog
Polyphony
25. This changes when keys are pressed above or below the key note; Alters the playback speed of the sample
DIN Pin 5
Pitch
Disk Streaming
Layer
26. Note Off + Channel (S) => Note # (D1) => Release Velocity (D2)
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27. Two or more instruments with note ranges that do not overlap
Tuning
OMNI (On) MONO
Split
E- Mu Emulator
28. 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
Click Track
Manufacturer Terms for Mode 3
MIDI Data Transmission Rate
OMNI (On) POLY
29. Digital audio workstation platform for Mac OS X and Windows operating systems; Developed and manufactured by Avid Technology
Disk Streaming
Sample Rate
ProTools
RAM (Memory)
30. Data
Physical Modeling Synthesis
Play
Accessibility
DIN Pin 5
31. Incomprehensibility resulting from irrelevant harmonic information
Non - Dedicated Sequencer
Note ON MIDI
Noise
List Editor
32. Very common technique; Utilizes initial attack and loops a small part of remaining audio file
MIDI Data Transmission Rate
RAM (Memory)
Sample Looping
Static
33. Controls an instruments voices or 'sounds'
Channel Voice Message
Samples
OMNI (On) MONO
Ground Loop
34. 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
Synthesis Types
M-Audio ProFire 2626 Audio Interface
Graintable Synthesis
MIDI Program Change
35. Level at which sound remains until key is released
lsb
Sustain Level
Channel Enable/Disable
ProTools
36. Status Byte (S) => Data 1 (D1) => Data 2 (D2)
Sustain Level
THRU Port
Bit Depth
Data Train
37. Multi Mode; Performance (Perf) Mode; Sequence Mode
Key Note
Generator
8-Bit Breakdown of MIDI Code
Manufacturer Terms for Multitimbral Mode
38. Software ran on Atari; One of the first software based MIDI synthesizers
Envelope
Sample Rate
Master Tracks Pro
Audio Samples
39. Dum machine that featured 12- bit sampling; 99- track sequencer with a 60 -000 note capacity; Debuted the familiar 4 x 4 grid of drum pads
C-Lab Notator
Akai MPC 60
Velocity Switching
DIN Pin 4
40. Voltage Controlled Amplifier; Controls Amplitude
MIDI Connection Ports
Mellotron
Streaming
VCA
41. The point at which the voltage level from a signal waveform crosses from being positive to negative or vice versa
Tuning
Capture Last Take as Recording
C4
Zero Crossing Point
42. Same as square; Odd numbered multiples of harmonics - but the amplitude is decreasing more rapidly
Channel Pressure
Triangle Wave
Pulse Code Modulation
Ultrabeat Import File Types
43. Debuted in 1980; First sampling based instrument by Small Australian company
Note Mode
Channel Enable/Disable
Polyphonic
Fairlight CMI
44. Another term for 'Channel Enable/Disable'
Modulates Cutoff Frequency
Power Conditioner
Receive Switch
Daisy Chain Limitations
45. Conveys the amount of overall (average) pressure on ALL the keys at a given point
Aftertouch
Daisy Chain Limitations
Resolution
Channel Pressure
46. Rise and fall of amplitude generated by LFO being routed to amplifier
Destructive Quantize
Tremolo
MIDI Program Change
Samples
47. Each pass will overwrite the pass before it permanently erasing previous MIDI data
System Messages
Replace - Overwrite - or Destructive Record Mode
Sawtooth Wave
Ensoniq Mirage
48. Note events edited on a staff - similar to composing music on sheets.
Cutoff Frequency
Score Editor
LFO Parameters
Analog Modeling Synthesis...
49. Only recording the performance and not the actual sounds; Completely editable and changeable post- recording
Recording with MIDI Sequencer
Notes OFF MIDI
Preset/Patch/Instrument/Bank
Bob Moog
50. Poly Mode; Patch or Program (Prog) Mode
Samples
Manufacturer Terms for Mode 3
VCO
Ensoniq Mirage