what does threshold mean?

a set point that triggers a process to occur once reached

anything that changes over a time period

additive synthesis is?

combining sine waves to make new timbre

which meaning is correct for gain

a term applied to any volume boost in the signal path

the term triggering describes what?

the causing of an event to begin

what is the function of the resonance control?

increases the gain around the cut off frequency

a transducer that converts vibrations into electrical signal

what is virtual modelling?

creating a software version of a hardware device

pattern decides the sensitivity of a mic from varying angles

a integer multiple of a frequency played as quiet overtone

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1
what is a sequencer
device used to facilitate the editing and capture of songs
device used to facilitate the input and editing of MIDI data
device used to sample and replay sound
device used to facilitate the editing of video & audio data
2
What is an XLR
unbalanced lead with 5mm jack, used for electric instruments
connector with 5mm jack, used to balance signals from mics
3 pin connector, used to balance analogue signals from mics
3 pin connector, used to boost and clarify signal
3
what does threshold mean?
a strip of wood or stone forming the bottom of a doorway
something your ma has reached the end of when she's fuming
a set point that triggers a process to occur once reached
a control used in some plug ins to make the signal change
4
what is modulation?
anything that changes over a time period
a change in cut off frequency only
a pulsing sound
a change in pitch only
5
additive synthesis is?
combining all different types of waves to make new timbre
combining sine waves to make new timbre
combining synthesisers using multi tracking to make timbre
combining oscillators to make new timbre
6
which meaning is correct for gain
a term applied to any volume boost in the signal path
to get nearer to a musical event
a term applied to an increase In something eg. tempo
the buildup of muscle after working out #gains
7
what is CV/gate
control voltage gate
constant voltage gate
coward vandal gate
consistant voltage gate
8
what does MTC mean?
midi tempo control
modulation tempo cutoff
modulation time control
midi time code
9
what does the solo monitoring button on a DAW or mixing desk do?
mutes the chosen signal
plays all signals through one speaker
mutes all other signals
plays all signals without panning
10
the term triggering describes what?
the causing of an event to begin
similar to scratching
something people on the internet say a lot
a switch, which when pressed, turns something on
11
what is the function of the resonance control?
increases the gain around the cut off frequency
decreases or increases the speed of each waveform
increases the gain of all oscillators on a synthesiser
increases the gain of frequencies above the cut off freq.
12
what is a pickup?
the action of moving an object upwards
a cheesy line that some people use whilst trying to flirt
a transducer that converts vibrations into electrical signal
a type of van/truck with low sides and an open storage area
13
what is virtual modelling?
creating a virtual image of the music, like a graphic score
creating a software version of a hardware device
creating a software via coding that generates its own music
a computerised system to create custom plug ins
14
polar response
pattern decides the sensitivity of a mic from varying angles
a microphones ability to respond to sound in low temperature
the initial response time of a key pressed
a reaction, in very cold weather
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what are harmonics
when two+ singers or instruments play harmonies together
an overtone, a fifth above the initial frequency
a integer multiple of a frequency played as quiet overtone
the sound produced when someone plays a harmonica

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