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






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






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






4. 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






5. 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






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

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7. 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






8. Uses powerful digital signal processing algorithms and equations to simulate the properties of a natural instrument; Very customizable






9. 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






10. 16 Independent Channel; Serial Transmission Protocol; One- Directional






11. Limits the playback of a certain sample to a certain range on the MIDI keyboard; May sample multiple notes per octave to maintain realism of sampled instruments






12. Same as square; Odd numbered multiples of harmonics - but the amplitude is decreasing more rapidly






13. Determined by dividing PPQN into common note values (1/8th - 1/16th - 1/32nd - 1/64th - 1/128th - etc.)






14. 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






15. Stack the next pass as a new region over the previous data; Multiple regions on one track






16. Categorically grouping of samples; Grouped by instrument type or dynamics; Provides for easier programming when multiple instrument are involved






17. Place sounds in the stereo field within the device






18. 50'






19. Wave that consists of a single traveling pulse






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






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






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






23. 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






24. 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






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






26. Devices that receive MIDI data (must be capable of making sounds and have audio outs)






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






28. A curve or surface






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






30. +5 Bias Voltage; Provides +5V to 1's in binary code data






31. Incomprehensibility resulting from irrelevant harmonic information






32. 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






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






34. 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






35. Where samples are recorded or loaded when playing back from within a sampler; Erased when sampler is turned off so sounds must be stored on removable media; Static/






36. Electronic tape- based keyboard instrument featuring prerecorded sounds; Tape bank could be removed and loaded with different sounds






37. Advantage: Higher stability; Disadvantages: Lower memory (RAM) amount & separate media for samples






38. Voltage Controlled Oscillator; Controls pitch






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






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






41. Circuits on a synth that determine the character of the attack and release of a tone can be controlled; Controls how sound changes over time; Most commonly on amplifier circuit






42. Windows only based digital audio workstation platform






43. Two or more sounds play simultaneously on the same channel






44. Least Significant Bit - the right- most bit in a binary whole number or code






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






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






47. Voltage Controlled Filter; Voltage amount changes harmonic content






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






49. Value = 0 - 127 (Variations of the last 7 numbers)






50. 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