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AudioPedia 110 - Synths, Samplers and Virtual Instruments.
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1
The East Coast & West Coast schools of synthesis
tend to use all-digital vs all-analog technologies, respectively
both incorporate all-digital technologies
generally follow the design philosophies of Moog vs Buchla, respectively
2
Ring Modulation
is an effect that generates a series of sideband frequencies by amplitude-modulating two waves
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
3
The filter parameter that's most commonly voltage-controlled is
the Cutoff Frequency
the "Q"
the Slope
4
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
5
An Oscillator
generates random noise
generates short one-cycle samples
generates periodic waves
6
White & Pink noise
are random signals that can be used as sound sources or modulators
are filters that can be used to add color to various sound sources
are digital processes that are available in modern synthesizers
7
A virtual synthesizer is
a software synth, often a plug-in emulation of an analog synthesizer
a hardware synth that includes both analog & digital technology
a hardware instrument that sounds like a synthesizer but is really a sampler
8
A multi-timbral instrument
includes an EQ for multiple timbres for its single instrument
is polyphonic—that's what multi-timbral means
can play multiple instruments at the same time
9
An Oscillator
generates short one-cycle samples
generates random noise
generates periodic waves
10
In an analog synth Modulation sources include
ADSR EGs, LFOs, & the keyboard itself
Lowpass, Highpass & Bandpass filters
VCOs, VCFs, & VCAs
11
A sampler that uses keyswitching
selects different sampled articulations of an instrument from different keys
can automatically transpose an instrument by playing in a different key
can be locked onstage so others cannot play it
12
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
13
Legato phrasing on a synthesizer
is not possible—only samplers offer a legato option
is usually achieved by holding down the sustain pedal
is usually achieved by playing overlapping notes
14
What analog synthesizer brand is famous for its 4-pole lowpass filter?
ARP
Moog
Buchla
15
Patch cables
have a universal connector type that's used in all synths
are required to connect the various modules in a modular synth
are never used in modern modular synths
16
Synthesizer parameters
are the adjustable controls used to shape sounds
are the dimensions of the synthesizer's case
are all always preset to their optimal settings to ensure the best sounds
17
The two main parameters of an LFO are
rate & depth (intensity)
attack & decay
cutoff & resonance
18
In a sampler Velocity Zones
utilize multiple samples of the same note at different dynamic levels
utilize multiple samples of the same note on different keys
are very fast sequences of notes
19
The Yamaha DX7
had pairs of sine wars that used FM synthesis to create its sounds
sounded good but was a failure in the synth marketplace
mixed analog oscillators with digital processing
20
In an analog synth Vibrato can be created
by patching an LFO into a VCO
by patching an LFO into a VCA
by patching an LFO into a VCF
21
In a sampler Transposition
is automatically done to all samples within a user-specified range
automatically matches each sampled instrument to the key of a particular song
morphs between two different instruments loaded simultaneously
22
The ARP 2600
combined a pre-wired design with selective patching capabilities
used a patented 4-pole" ladder" filter for a fat sound
was a fully modular synth that used a pin matrix instead of patch cables
23
In a synthesizer a Sample & Hold module
turns a continuous control voltage into a stepped control voltage
adds more realistic digital samples to an analog synth
stores the settings for various patches in a modular synth
24
The earliest samplers
had a gritty sound due to their 8-bit resolution
had only 24-bit resolution instead of the 48-bit resolution of modern samplers
were all virtual instruments
25
Sequential Circuit's Prophet 5
used digital sound sources to create its sounds
was one of the first synths to have patch memories
included 5 stackable oscillators for a rich sound
AudioPedia 110
Synths, Samplers and Virtual Instruments
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