Music Tech Final Flashcards
What does MIDI stand for?
Musical Instrument Digital Interface
What is MIDI?
a protocol that allows electronic musical instruments, computers, and other devices to communicate with each other.
How is MIDI recording different from audio recording?
MIDI recording captures performance data in a digital format. Instead of recording audio waveforms, MIDI records instructions on how to produce sound.
How do you connect a MIDI keyboard to a computer?
you typically need a MIDI interface or MIDI-to-USB cable.
What is a MIDI interface?
A MIDI interface is a hardware device that facilitates communication between MIDI-equipped musical instruments or controllers and a computer or other MIDI-compatible devices.
What would be needed to equip your dorm room for recording?
Computer, DAW Software, Audio Interface, MIDI Keyboard, Microphone(s), Headphones, Cables, and Power
Digital vs. analog
Analog is continuous whereas digital represent information in discrete values
What is the sampling rate in digital audio?
It is typically measured in hertz (Hz) or Kilohertz (kHz), digital audio is usually 48 kHz.
Compressed file types
Mp3, AAC, WMA, FLAC
uncompressed file types
WAV, AIFF, PCM, BWF, CAF
Which of mp3, wav, aiff is a compressed file?
mp3
What is meant by “loudness wars” in modern-day recording and mastering?
a phenomenon in modern audio production, particularly in recording and mastering, where there is a trend towards increasing the overall loudness of audio recordings to make them sound louder and more impactful. This trend has led to a competition among music producers and mastering engineers to create recordings that sound louder than those of their competitors.
What are the different methods of note entry in Finale?
Simple Entry, Speedy Entry, MIDI input, Hyperscribe, Mass mover, and Scanning
How do you take an example of music in Finale and bring it into a Microsoft Word Document?
Save the Finale file as a pdf, image, or midi file and the export it into a Microsoft word document.
How would you take a lengthy loop in Garageband and transpose a portion of it?
You would first split the loop where you want it to be transposed, and then use the transposing tool to transpose the selected portion and adjust it as needed.
What does it mean to “mix” a recording?
combining and balancing individual audio tracks or elements (such as vocals, instruments, and effects) within a music production or audio project to create a cohesive and pleasing final sound. Some elements are panning, equalizing, balancing, adding effects, and automation
What does a music producer do?
Planning, recording, audio engineering, arrangement, mixing, and mastering
Panning
Panning in audio refers to the distribution of sound across the stereo field, determining the placement of audio signals between the left and right channels of a stereo mix.
Automation
Automation in audio production refers to the process of dynamically adjusting and controlling various parameters of a mix or recording over time. It allows for precise and automated changes to be made to aspects such as volume, panning, EQ, effects, and more, throughout a song or audio project.
Equalization
a fundamental audio processing technique used to adjust the frequency balance of audio signals.
Reverb
adds depth, spaciousness, and realism to audio recordings by replicating the natural reverberation that occurs when sound waves bounce off surfaces in a room or environment.
Chorus Effect
The chorus effect is a popular audio effect used in music production to create a rich, lush sound by simulating the effect of multiple instruments or voices playing or singing the same part with slight variations in timing and pitch
Normalizing
an audio processing technique used to adjust the amplitude of an audio signal to a standardized level, typically the maximum possible without introducing clipping or distortion
Delay Effect
create repeating, spaced-out versions of an audio signal.
