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






2. 12 notes; Change between B & C






3. 50'






4. (Deutsche Industrie Norm) ~ Cable standard that transfers MIDI data; Uses only pins 2 - 4 - & 5






5. Contains harmoics and all odd and even harmonics; 6dB roll off between octaves; Same starting phases






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






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






8. Controller message sent by pressure on an INDIVIDUAL key after initial touch (release PRESSURE measurement)






9. 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






10. 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)






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






12. Music production software that offers a great array of tools for mashup production - including tempo beatmapping and real time manipulation






13. +5 Bias Voltage; Provides +5V to 1's in binary code data






14. Operating system made sense to most musicians; Became very popular because of its accessibility






15. Defines the lowest and highest note on a keyboard that an individual part is active






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






17. CRedited with being the first to create and transmit music electronically; 'Singing Telegraph' (1867)






18. Keys transmit to MIDI OUT Port ONLY bypassing any internal sounds; Internal sound engine receives MIDI via the MIDI IN Port allowing both a Master Device and Slave Device in one unit.






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






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






21. MIDI Note #60 (Roland Standard)






22. Most Significant Bit; the left- most bit in a binary whole number or code






23. 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)






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






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






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






27. Japanese MIDI Standards Committee; Defines MIDI specifications & coordinates with manufacturers and users in the Asian and Pacific Rim regions






28. Note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it






29. Very common technique; Utilizes initial attack and loops a small part of remaining audio file






30. 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)






31. A male 9- pin or 25- pin port on a computer system used by slower I/O devices such as a mouse or modem; Data travels serially - one bit at a time - through the port






32. Actual data; 'Note #'; Provides information and data the status byte uses to do its job; Uses an 8- bit system; Represented by msb = 0






33. Measurement of how fast a note was pressed that enables samplers to be more dynamically expressive; Incoming note velocities are the player's variations in dynamics and they trigger different sets of samples






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






35. Metronome; Prerecorded track of electronic metronomic clicks used to ensure proper timing of music to be recorded; Essential in music scoring sessions; Sets composition tempo






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






37. Basic Waveform; Source vibrates with simple harmonic motion






38. 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






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






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






41. Record with highest input level possible - without clipping; Record more than you need; Adjust sample start and end times; Truncate unwanted material






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






43. Added subtractive synthesis to the E- Mu Emulator






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


45. Filter Type & Slope; Cutoff Frequency; Resonance (Emphasis); Key Tracking






46. Musical Instrument Digital Interface






47. 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






48. Smooth gliding from one note to another (as in singing or string playing)






49. 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






50. Speed of a waveform (cycles per second)