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






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






3. 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






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






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






6. .PST & .EXS






7. 'Father of the Synthesizer'; Created a voltage controlled music synthesizer (Moog Modular Synth); Used by Stevie Wonder in 70's






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






9. Windows only based digital audio workstation platform






10. Conveys the amount of overall (average) pressure on ALL the keys at a given point






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






12. Changes the sound envelope based on how high or low the pitch of the note






13. Basic Waveform; Source vibrates with simple harmonic motion






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






15. Note On + Channel (S) => Note # (D1) => On Velocity (D2)

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16. A curve or surface






17. Parts Per Quarter Note; Measurement of timing resolution of a sequencer; Points on a sequencer grid that lie between quarter notes; Higher the PPQN the better its timing; Referred to as ticks






18. Music workstation/synthesizer that features a 128- voice PCM- based synthesizer with 6 effects processors & dynamic pads; Infrared D-Beam; Stereo sampler and full on - screen editing; Allows for 8 stereo audio tracks integrated with the internal MIDI






19. Determines how much effect an envelope generator has on a particular circuit






20. Pitch bend parameter that sets the range in semitones






21. Enables the subtraction of frequencies from a basic waveform allowing shaping of desired content






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






23. 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






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






25. 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.






26. The process of combining waveforms with their own respective amplitude envelopes to create a sound that changes over time; Adding multiple tones to one sound






27. MIDI Note #60 (Roland Standard)






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






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






30. Very popular and affordable 8- bit sampler






31. Contains only the fundamental frequency and all of its odd- numbered harmonics






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






33. 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)






34. Added subtractive synthesis to the E- Mu Emulator






35. MIDI sound source capable of producing several different sounds at the same time - controlled on different MIDI channels






36. Sampler that comes packaged with Logic Pro






37. Permanent; Original placement of notes is lost and only the quantized version remains






38. Sample Dump Standard; Signal starts to degrade






39. 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






40. Data






41. 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






42. Rackmount version of the Triton used as a sound module rather than a complete workstation; Able to store up to eight EXB boards containing additional sounds; Features a built- in S/PDIF digital output






43. 12 notes; Change between B & C






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






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






46. Multitimbral device that automatically assigns notes of polyphony to individual parts as they are required in real time; Helps to eliminate lost notes or 'note stealing' during playback






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






48. 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






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






50. Digital recordings triggered by MIDI