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MIDI Flashcards

1
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To add a new external MIDI device in Pro Tools that you’ve plugged-in, you may very well need to go to the __________ Menu and select _________________ .

A

Setup, MIDI Studio

This process is essential for recognizing new hardware within the software.

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An Instrument Track (in ProTools) can record MIDI data AND contain a VI. True or False?

A

True

Instrument Tracks are designed to handle both MIDI data and virtual instruments.

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3
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The terminologies used by different manufacturers of hardware synthesizers and samplers conform to an industry standard. True or False?

A

False

Different manufacturers may use varying terminologies in their manuals.

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4
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MIDI interfaces most typically connect to a computer using a _____________ cable.

A

USB

USB has become the standard connection for MIDI interfaces.

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5
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The ‘Commit’ feature for a MIDI Track routed to a VI in a Stereo Aux Input Track is found in the Track Menu in Pro Tools. True or False?

A

False

The Commit feature is accessed by clicking and holding on the name of a MIDI Track.

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6
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All hardware synths have all 16 MIDI channels available for use in them. True or False?

A

False

Some hardware synthesizers may have limitations on the number of MIDI channels available.

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7
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The Commit feature will bounce all selected MIDI Tracks going to their assigned Instrument Track with a VI to a new Stereo Instrument Track. True or False?

A

False

The Commit feature will create a new Stereo Audio Track instead.

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8
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You can see waveforms in a ProTools MIDI or Instrument Track. True or False?

A

False

MIDI tracks represent data, not audio waveforms.

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9
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You can hear audio out of a MIDI cable. True or False?

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False

MIDI cables transmit MIDI data, not audio signals.

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10
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Selecting the box for ‘MIDI Beat Clock’ in Pro Tools MIDI Studio means that the external device selected will receive Tempo-Based information. True or False?

A

False

If the external MIDI device does not contain any Tempo-Based data, this selection does not matter.

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11
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Which of the following virtual instruments is NOT included with ProTools (when you buy ProTools)?

A

Komplete

Komplete is a separate product and not bundled with Pro Tools.

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12
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If you create a new MIDI Track and a new Stereo Aux Input Track with a VI, that VI will show as available in the I/O Output of any other MIDI track you already have. True or False?

A

True

Newly created VIs are accessible across all MIDI tracks in the session.

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13
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You can both record MIDI information and hear a VI’s sound when using an Instrument Track. True or False?

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True

Instrument Tracks facilitate both recording and playback of MIDI and audio.

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14
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The Mac keyboard shortcut to open the most recent Session (with ProTools open) is ________________________________.

A

Command-Shift-O

This shortcut streamlines the process of accessing recent sessions.

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15
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A lower ‘H/W Buffer Size’ results in ________________ latency and is generally better when ___________________________.

A

lower, recording (tracking)

Lower buffer sizes reduce latency, improving responsiveness during recording.

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16
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When recording a hardware synth to an Audio Track in ProTools you typically use a _______________________ input on that Audio Track.

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Audio (Interface)

This input type is standard for capturing audio from hardware synths.

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17
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If an External Device connected via MIDI doesn’t seem to be working, there is a button/icon in the Audio/MIDI Setup called ‘Refresh’ that might reconnect it. True or False?

A

True

The Refresh button can help troubleshoot MIDI connectivity issues.

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18
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After changing/adding things into Pro tools, you shouldn’t need to Pro Tools and Restart your computer for everything to be updated and work properly. True or False?

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False

Restarting may be necessary to ensure updates take effect.

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19
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To configure/recognize/refresh external MIDI devices in Pro Tools, you use the Utility called:

A

Audio/MIDI Setup

This utility is essential for managing MIDI devices.

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20
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To convert a MIDI Track into an Audio Track when using a virtual instrument you use a ProTools _________________________________________.

A

Bus to a Stereo Audio Track

This process captures the audio output of a virtual instrument.

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21
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Selecting ‘Dynamic Plug-in Processing’ (in the Playback Engine) ___________________________________________________________________________________.

A

frees-up processing power when a plug-in isn’t being used

This feature optimizes CPU resources during playback.

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22
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The ‘generic’ (or default) input setting for a MIDI Track in ProTools is _____________.

A

All

This setting allows the track to receive MIDI data from any source.

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23
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‘Command-Spacebar’, which normally turns on the ‘Spotlight’ feature in a Mac, can be used to ______________________________ in ProTools.

A

start recording

This shortcut facilitates quick access to recording functionality.

24
Q

A way to make sure you’re hearing (and playing) the VI you have in mind in ProTools is to enable the ______________ button in the Instrument or MIDI Track.

A

Record

Enabling this button allows for monitoring of the virtual instrument.

25
Q

To have ProTools start recording MIDI data as soon as you start playing a MIDI keyboard (or any type of MIDI controller) you click on the __________________________________ button in the Transport Window.

A

Wait For Note

This feature allows for immediate recording upon MIDI input.

26
Q

What can be used on electronic musical keyboards to bend pitch, add vibrato, and affect user-assignable settings?

A

Wheels, levers, and ribbons

These controls enhance the expressiveness of the performance.

27
Q

What does ‘Quantization’ mean in MIDI?

A

Correction of rhythmic timing

It adjusts the timing of notes to fit a grid.

28
Q

What is one huge benefit of ‘General MIDI’?

A

MIDI data information is simplified and commercial MIDI files of popular songs will play back correctly if made to the GM standard.

This standardization improves compatibility across devices.

29
Q

MIDI is transmitted via what kind of cable?

A

5-pin DIN

It is male on both ends.

30
Q

How many MIDI channels are there?

31
Q

Many of today’s musical keyboards are capable of using USB to send MIDI data to a computer. True or False?

32
Q

In many musical styles, is it advisable to use Quantize judiciously? True or False?

33
Q

DAWs can record ALL types of MIDI messages. True or False?

34
Q

Using MIDI Program Change provides direct access to up to ________________ sound patches in one ‘Bank’.

35
Q

What byte lets a device receiving MIDI know what function and channel is being sent?

A

Status Byte

36
Q

To find out the polyphony limit of an instrument, you simply _________________________________.

A

refer to the manual for that instrument

37
Q

‘MIDI’ is an acronym (is short for):

A

Musical Instrument Digital Interface

38
Q

MIDI is a serial protocol (data is transmitted down a cable in a single file). True or False?

39
Q

If you have individual drum samples assigned to individual notes, transposing the key of a drum pattern will keep the drum samples the same. True or False?

40
Q

‘Song Position Pointer’ is an example of a:

A

System Message

41
Q

A standard used in MIDI that uses a list of presets for a specific sound is called:

A

General MIDI

42
Q

‘Local Off’ on a MIDI keyboard means that playing the keyboard will NOT make the internal sounds be heard directly. True or False?

43
Q

A hardware MIDI sound module that can play several different sounds at once is referred to as being _______________________________.

A

multitimbral

44
Q

The 3 ports used in MIDI are:

A

In, Out, Through

45
Q

You need to have at least some musical literacy in order to use a feature called Score Editor. True or False?

46
Q

The most commonly used MIDI Mode is ____________________________________________.

A

Omni Off/Poly

47
Q

MIDI Drum Pads are devices that can be used to transmit MIDI Note On and Note Numbers. True or False?

48
Q

‘MMC’ allows you to do what?

A

Have a DAW control a video (or other audio) device(s)

49
Q

When using most DAWs, is there a need to worry about what MIDI Channel a Master Keyboard is set to? True or False?

50
Q

An example of a ‘Keyboard Split’ is having ___________________________________________________.

A

a bass sound played with the left hand and a flute sound played with the right hand on one keyboard

51
Q

A ‘MIDI Thru Box’ acts as an ________________________________.

A

active signal splitter

52
Q

To connect three MIDI instruments together, the order of the MIDI ports involved is _________, _____________, ____________, ________________.

A

Out, In, Thru, In

53
Q

‘VI’ is short for _______________________________.

A

virtual instrument

54
Q

Can ProTools recognize SMPTE Time Code directly? True or False?

55
Q

Which of the below is a MIDI System Message?

Music 285 (2 decks)

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