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Chapter 7 Flashcards

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1
Q

what does midi stand for?

A

musical instrument digital interface

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2
Q

how is midi data different from audio data?

A
  • represents performance parameters

- does not represent sound waves

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3
Q

how many channels can you send through a midi cable/port?

A

up to 16 channels

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4
Q

how do midi sequencers work with midi data?

A
  • store, edit and play back midi data

- sound is created by a synthesizer, sound module, drum machine or virtual instrument

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5
Q

name the 2 types of midi compatible tracks

A

midi tracks and instrument tracks

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6
Q

describe a sample based operation

A
  • recorded info is tied to sample locations

- sample based locations are absolute; locations are not affected by the session tempo

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7
Q

describe a tick based operation

A
  • recorded info is tied to bar|beat locations
  • tick based locations are relative
  • locations move earlier if the session tempo increases
  • locations move later if the session tempo decreases
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8
Q

what does pro tools subdivide bars|beats into?

A

ticks

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9
Q

what is a quarter note equal to?

A

960 ticks

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10
Q

Time Scale and Rulers for working with MIDI:

how do you set the timebase ruler

A
  • display the bars|beats ruler

view>rulers>bars|beats

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11
Q

Time Scale and Rulers for working with MIDI:

how do you set the main time scale

A
  • click the head of the bars|beats ruler
  • select view>main counter>bars|beats
  • click the main counter selector & select bars|beats
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12
Q

how do you display the tempo and meter rulers?

A

view>rulers>tempo

view>rulers>meter

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13
Q

Setting the Base Meter and Tempo:

How do you set the base meter?

A
  • click the add meter change button on the meter ruler

- enter new meter in meter change dialog box at location 1|1|000

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14
Q

Setting the Base Meter and Tempo:

How do you set the base tempo?

A
  • click the add tempo change button on the tempo ruler

- enter new BPM value in the tempo change dialog box at location 1|1|000

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15
Q

Preparing to Record:

How do you connect a MIDI device?

A
  • midi out from device to mid interface input
  • midi in from device midi interface output
  • USB port from device to USB port on computer
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16
Q

what does the midi input selector do?

A
  • determines what gets recorded to the track

- set to all by default

17
Q

what does the midi output selector do?

A

determines which device or port is used for monitoring midi playback

18
Q

how do you record enable midi compatible tracks?

A

click the track’s record enable button

19
Q

what does input quantize do?

A
  • automatically aligns recorded MIDI notes to a timing grid

- event>event operations>midi quantize

20
Q

what are virtual instruments?

A

software equivalents of outboard snthesizers

21
Q

how do you place a virtual instrument on an instrument track?

A
  • display track inserts

- click an insert and choose plugin> instrument>desired instrument

22
Q

Recording MIDI :

How do you record?

A
  • verify track is record enabled
  • click record button in the transport window
  • click play
23
Q

Recording MIDI :

How do you playback?

A
  • use a virtual instrument or outboard device
  • disable recording
  • click play
24
Q

what is MIDI clips view used for?

A
  • shows midi notes grouped together in clips

- notes are visible but cannot be individually edited

25
Q

what does midi notes view do?

A
  • shows individual notes in a piano roll format

- pitch range can be scrolled up and down using mini keyboard

26
Q

what is velocity view used for?

A

shows the attack velocity of each note with velocity stalks

27
Q

what does the MIDI editor window views show?

A
  • shows MIDI data and automation from instrument, MIDI and AUX input tracks
  • can show automation and controller lanes
  • can toggle between notes view and notation view

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