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Subject : engineering
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1. Transmit






2. A curve or surface






3. CMD+S






4. Software ran on Atari; One of the first software based MIDI synthesizers






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






6. Self contained computerized synthesizer developed in 1975; Playback system records patterns that you play on keyboard






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






8. Alters the phase angle of a waveform 'bending' the shape to create a unique character or tone






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






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






11. Device allowing for the capture of sound and allowing it to be played back using MIDI messages; Hardware and software modules available






12. Digital Signal Processing; Provides for the ability to adjust levels - do equalization - dynamic processing - create special effects - and mix digital audio data






13. Boosts frequencies at and around the cutoff frequency; Emphasizes effect of filter






14. Poly Mode; Patch or Program (Prog) Mode






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






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






17. 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






18. Each pass will combine new MIDI data with old MIDI data already recorded onto track; Most commonly used; Allows looping and the ability to work at desired pace






19. Very popular and affordable 8- bit sampler






20. 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






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






22. 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






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






24. 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






25. Digital recordings triggered by MIDI






26. Channel messages are common messages controlling note - timbre - & expressive data; System messages control inter- machine parameters






27. Rise and fall of pitch created when LFO is routed to the oscillator






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






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






30. Pre- mixes sound levels within the device






31. Drum machine that generates its sounds using six powerful analog synthesis voices; Runs an innovative - performance- oriented operating system that manipulates beats and sounds in real time without ever stopping play






32. 12 notes; Change between B & C






33. Ability of a musical instrument to play more than one note at a time






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






35. Ground






36. 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)






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






38. How long it takes for sound to fade to silence






39. One of the first affordable samplers; Contained only 2 samples; Very limited functionality






40. 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)






41. 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






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






43. 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






44. Voltage Controlled Oscillator; Controls pitch






45. 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






46. 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






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






48. In; Out; Thru






49. The first sequencer developed for custom- built electronic instruments; Developed by Raymond Scott in 1950's






50. MIDI message used to change sound patches on a remote module or the effects patch on a MIDI effects unit