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Subject : engineering
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1. Rate (Speed) & Depth (Intensity)






2. Determined by time signature; Added together to form the full bar






3. 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






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






5. 12 notes; Change between B & C






6. 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






7. Chooses which channels a multitimbral MIDI device will respond






8. 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)






9. MIDI Message sent when key is released






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. MIDI Manufacturers Association; Defines MIDI specifications & coordinates with manufacturers and users in Americas & Europe






12. Modulation technique in which the amplitude of the carrier signal is modified by the application of a data signal






13. Used with very large sampled instruments on a software based system; Initial transient of a sample loaded into RAM and audio file is streamed from hard drive in real time






14. 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






15. 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






16. Receive






17. CMD+S






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






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






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






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






22. Transmit






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






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






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






26. Data






27. 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






28. Level at which sound remains until key is released






29. 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)






30. Sound generating device with no integral keyboard






31. 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






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






33. Voltage Controlled Amplifier; Controls Amplitude






34. Allows assignment of a different SOUND to each of the multitimbral parts






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






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






37. 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






38. Ability to play MORE than one note at a time; Often used for drums; sections






39. 50'






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






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






43. 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






44. Changes some aspect of sound depending on how FAST you strike the keys; Commonly called 'Velocity Sensitivity;' Volume - Filter & Layers are typical examples






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






46. 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






47. Specifically designed to emulate the nuances and characteristics of analog synthesizers; AKA => Virtual Analogs; Reduced cost over real analog - zero maintenance - and tuning stability; Increasing in popularity






48. Allows bidirectional communication between MIDI device and computer






49. Space






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