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MIDI
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1. MIDI Message sent when key is released
Resynthesis
MIDI Module
Ring Modulation
Notes OFF MIDI
2. 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)
Patch Mapping
Non - Dedicated Sequencer
OUT Port
Synclavier
3. Musical Instrument Digital Interface
MIDI Acronym
Hardware Sampler
Aftertouch
Sawtooth Wave
4. Device allowing for the capture of sound and allowing it to be played back using MIDI messages; Hardware and software modules available
Sampler
Play
Roland Fantom X6
Sample Looping
5. 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
Monophonic
Wavetable Synthesis
Phase Distortion Synthesis
6. 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
Key Tracking
Ring Modulation
Resonance
Generator
7. 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)
Zones
Cakewalk Sonar
Slew Rate
Amplitude Modulation
8. Receive
Polyphonic
Channel Assignment
System Messages
Rx (Abbv.)
9. Standard for transferring data between devices on internal and external computer; Most commonly used for tape storage devices and hard disks
Synthesizer Audio Flow
OMNI (On) POLY
Additive Synthesis
SCSI
10. Stack the next pass as a new region over the previous data; Multiple regions on one track
Mellotron
Note Mode
MIDI Acronym
Manufacturer Terms for Mode 3
11. Pitch bend parameter that sets the range in semitones
RAM (Memory)
Tx (Abbv.)
Coarse Tuning
Status Byte
12. 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
MIDI Connection Ports
Sequencer
Data Train
Output Assignment
13. Place sounds in the stereo field within the device
Pan
Byte
Pitch Bend
Binary
14. Filter Type & Slope; Cutoff Frequency; Resonance (Emphasis); Key Tracking
Sustain Level
Baud
Manufacturer Terms for Mode 3
Filter Parameters
15. 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
S/PDif...
OMNI (On) MONO
Mix - Merge - or Overdub Mode
PPQN
16. 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
E- Mu Emulator
Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO)
Additive Synthesis
MMA
17. Smooth gliding from one note to another (as in singing or string playing)
Portamento...
Resolution
Monophonic
8-Bit Breakdown of MIDI Code
18. Data
DIN Pin 5
MIDI Program Change
Output Assignment
Zero Crossing Point
19. Digital recordings triggered by MIDI
Layer
Samples
Key Tracking
8-Bit Breakdown of MIDI Code
20. Uses powerful digital signal processing algorithms and equations to simulate the properties of a natural instrument; Very customizable
Physical Modeling Synthesis
Tempest
OUT Port
Modulates Cutoff Frequency
21. Speed of a waveform (cycles per second)
Pitch
System Messages
Slave Devices
Local ON
22. 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
S/PDif...
OMNI (On) POLY
Key Range
Elisha Gray
23. Individual edit window to alter MIDI parameters such as pitch bend and volume
Wavetable Synthesis
Controller Editor
VCA
Additive Synthesis
24. Ability of a musical instrument to play more than one note at a time
JMSC
Samples
A/D Converter
Polyphonic
25. How long it takes for volume of sound to drop to Sustain Level
Decay Time
Volume
S/PDif...
Preset/Patch/Instrument/Bank
26. +5 Bias Voltage; Provides +5V to 1's in binary code data
M-Audio ProFire 2626 Audio Interface
Multitimbral Mode
DIN Pin 4
PCM
27. How accurate the timing of a MIDI performance is recorded;
Local ON
OMNI (On) MONO
Pitch Bend Data Train
Resolution
28. 31.25 Kilobaud (31 -250 baud)
Bit Depth
Disk Streaming
MIDI Data Transmission Rate
Cakewalk Sonar
29. Music production software that offers a great array of tools for mashup production - including tempo beatmapping and real time manipulation
Notes OFF MIDI
Ableton Live
Envelope Generator
Akai MPC 60
30. MIDI Note #60 (Roland Standard)
Modulates Cutoff Frequency
C4
EMagic AMT-8 MIDI Interface
5-Pin DIN Protocol
31. Keys transmit directly to the internal sound engine of a keyboard (and usually to the MIDI OUT Port as well)
Timbre
MIDI Program Change
Local ON
Power Conditioner
32. Digital sample playback; Natural waveform is digitally recorded and stored as a series of binary code; Near perfect reproduction of original sound; More realistic starting point for the sound
Pulse Code Modulation
Key Range
MIDI Interface Setup
Pitch
33. To create or shape
Modulates Pitch
Generator
Ultrabeat
Phase Distortion Synthesis
34. Smallest increments between beats; Coincide with the resolution in PPQN; MIDI data locks to these for start
Ticks
Ring Modulation
Controller Editor
SDS
35. 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.
Local OFF
Note ON MIDI
Aftertouch
Attack Time
36. In; Out; Thru
Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO)
MIDI Connection Ports
Preset/Patch/Instrument/Bank
Quantization Values
37. Advantage: Higher stability; Disadvantages: Lower memory (RAM) amount & separate media for samples
SCSI
Recording Samples (Guidelines)
Hardware Sampler
RAM (Memory)
38. Categorically grouping of samples; Grouped by instrument type or dynamics; Provides for easier programming when multiple instrument are involved
List Editor
Cutoff Frequency
Midi Thru Box
Zone/Key Group/Multi-Sample
39. 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.
MOTU Digital Performer
Additive Synthesis
M-Audio ProFire 2626 Audio Interface
Roland Fantom X6
40. Only recording the performance and not the actual sounds; Completely editable and changeable post- recording
Recording with MIDI Sequencer
Serial Port
Samples
Volume
41. Changes the sound envelope based on how high or low the pitch of the note
Data Train
Key Tracking
KORG Triton Rack
Zone/Key Group/Multi-Sample
42. Ability to play ONLY one note at a time; Often used for solo instruments (horns) - bass - portamento - slides - and trills
Monophonic
Handshake Wiring
Pan
Polyphonic
43. 12 notes; Change between B & C
MONO Pressure Data Train
Ticks
Pulse Code Modulation
MIDI Octaves
44. Complete sample(s) are loaded into RAM
Manufacturer Terms for Mode 3
Note Mode
Static
Analog Modeling Synthesis...
45. Rate (Speed) & Depth (Intensity)
Receive Modes
Zero Crossing Point
Attack Time
LFO Parameters
46. Each pass will overwrite the pass before it permanently erasing previous MIDI data
Dedicated Sequencer
Granular Synthesis
Key Range
Replace - Overwrite - or Destructive Record Mode
47. Only error corrected on playback; Data remains the same as one records it
Modulates Cutoff Frequency
Daisy Chaining
Attack Time
Playback Quantizing
48. The first drum machine to use digital samples of acoustic drums
Sine Wave
MIDI Protocol Type
Linn LM-1
Modulation
49. How quickly sound reaches its peak volume when key is pressed
PPQN
Master Devices
Channel Mode Message
Attack Time
50. Deal with the set- up and operating parameters for a MIDI device - Acknowledged by all devices in a MIDI system
Attack Time
System Messages
Pitch Bend Data Train
Sample Looping