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AudioPedia 110 - Synths, Samplers and Virtual Instruments.
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1
The standard analog filter types found in synths are
AM, FM, EG, LFO
LP, HP, BP, Notch
parametric, graphic, linear-phase
2
The stages of a typical 4-stage ADSR Envelope Generator are
Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release
Activation, Dynamics, Saturation, Release
Amplifier, Dropoff, Sustainer, Regulator
3
The earliest samplers
had only 24-bit resolution instead of the 48-bit resolution of modern samplers
were all virtual instruments
had a gritty sound due to their 8-bit resolution
4
An analog synthesizer
uses samples recorded on analog tape as its sound sources
uses a chain of one-cycle samples to create its complex sounds
uses oscillators and filters to shape its sounds
5
In a sampler Velocity Zones
utilize multiple samples of the same note at different dynamic levels
are very fast sequences of notes
utilize multiple samples of the same note on different keys
6
Patch cables
are required to connect the various modules in a modular synth
have a universal connector type that's used in all synths
are never used in modern modular synths
7
Buchla synthesizers
are virtual clones of traditional Moog synthesizers
are modular designs that lean toward more experimental sounds
were first introduced in the 1990's
8
Sequential Circuit's Prophet 5
was one of the first synths to have patch memories
included 5 stackable oscillators for a rich sound
used digital sound sources to create its sounds
9
In FM synthesis a Carrier-Modulator pair
takes the place of a filter and amplifier EG
is a pair of (usually) sine wave oscillators that use FM to create rich tones
is a combined lowpass & highpass filter used to create richer tones
10
In a sampler Transposition
morphs between two different instruments loaded simultaneously
automatically matches each sampled instrument to the key of a particular song
is automatically done to all samples within a user-specified range
11
To create a percussive envelope with an ADSR envelope generator
Sustain would be set to zero
Decay & Release would be set to their fastest values
Attack would be set to its slowest value
12
Pusle Width Modulation (PWM)
is only possible on modular synths
allows for dynamically changing the shape of a pulse wave via LFOs or EGs for timbral variations
is only available on digital emulations of analog synths
13
In an analog synth Modulation sources include
Lowpass, Highpass & Bandpass filters
ADSR EGs, LFOs, & the keyboard itself
VCOs, VCFs, & VCAs
14
A virtual instrument is
a hardware instrument that mimics an acoustic instrument
a software plug-in instrument
an instrument so expensive that most musicians can't afford it
15
The filter parameter that's most commonly voltage-controlled is
the "Q"
the Cutoff Frequency
the Slope
16
A Synthesizer
is by definition an analog-only device
is a type of analog sampler
creates sounds using either analog or digital means
17
Ring Modulation
is an effect that mimics the sound of an old-fashioned telephone ringer
is a strictly digital effect that requires a specialized pair of complex waves
is an effect that generates a series of sideband frequencies by amplitude-modulating two waves
18
In traditional analog synths the most common type of VCF is
a notch filter
a spectral filter
a lowpass filter
19
In a sampler Looping
allows for rapid repeat notes to be played on a single key
automatically converts a played melody to its retrograde
can allow for infinite sustain of a note or rhythmic loop
20
Eurorack is
a standard format for modular synthesizers, since 1996
a pre-wired synth that adheres to a standardized layout
an equipment rack that uses European screw sizes
21
VCA stands for
Video-Cassette amplifier
Voltage-Controlled Activator
Voltage-Controlled Amplifier
22
The two main parameters of an LFO are
attack & decay
cutoff & resonance
rate & depth (intensity)
23
Synthesizer parameters
are all always preset to their optimal settings to ensure the best sounds
are the dimensions of the synthesizer's case
are the adjustable controls used to shape sounds
24
A Modeling instrument
uses analog oscillators and filters to imitate the tones of real instruments
emulates acoustic sounds by recreating their physical components in software
is one that looks good on stage
25
A sampler Keymap is
the range of transposition of a single sample
the collection of sampled instruments available in the sampler
a collection of samples mapped across the keyboard
AudioPedia 110
Synths, Samplers and Virtual Instruments
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