PT101 Module 6 (2023) - MIDI
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What does MIDI stand for?

  • Musical Interface Digital Instrument
  • Music Instrumental Data Interface
  • Multimedia Instrument Digital Interface
  • Musical Instrument Digital Interface (correct)

    • MIDI was first introduced at the 1984 NAMM convention.

    True

    What were the two companies that proposed the idea of MIDI at the NAMM convention?

    Sequential Circuits and Roland

    MIDI enables _________ to interact with each other.

    <p>musical devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one limitation of early audio and music technology?

    <p>Software could only work with either audio or MIDI, not both.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    MIDI is only used for recording audio.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>MIDI = A language for musical devices to interact NAMM = National Association of Music Manufacturers Pro Tools = A digital audio workstation Virtual Instruments = Software replicating real instruments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant change did MIDI bring to the music industry?

    <p>It allowed different manufacturers' devices to communicate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of creating an Auxiliary Input track?

    <p>To hear the output of a MIDI device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An Auxiliary Input track can playback clips from your session.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of track combines the functionalities of a MIDI track and an Auxiliary Input track?

    <p>Instrument track</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The MIDI data is routed to a ________, which exists as a plug-in on an Insert.

    <p>Virtual Instrument</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which control on the Instrument track determines where MIDI data is sent?

    <p>MIDI Output Selector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You need to launch a plug-in on an Instrument track to hear it.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do to monitor the sounds produced by your MIDI data?

    <p>Assign the output of the Auxiliary Input track to the monitor speakers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An Instrument track's ________ displays the MIDI volume level for the track.

    <p>MIDI Volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following MIDI components with their functions:

    <p>MIDI Input Selector = Controls where the MIDI signal comes from MIDI Velocity Meter = Indicates how energetically the instrument is played Mute = Silences all MIDI data MIDI Pan = Creates a stereo position for the MIDI sound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When creating a new Instrument track, what should you do first?

    <p>Assign a descriptive name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You can set the MIDI Output Selector to a Virtual Instrument after launching it.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered standard practice when controlling the volume level of an Instrument track?

    <p>Use the audio volume fader instead of the MIDI volume fader.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After launching a plug-in, it will appear as an ________ option for your MIDI track.

    <p>output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Track View selector initially read?

    <p>Clips</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Wait for Note feature begins recording immediately after the Record button is pressed.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What musical concept does a meter of 4/4 signify?

    <p>There are 4 beats in a measure, and a quarter note gets one beat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When enabled, the _______ button allows the click track to be audible.

    <p>Metronome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following features to their descriptions:

    <p>Count Off = Number of clicks before recording Tempo = Speed of beats in BPM Conductor Track = Manages tempo changes MIDI Merge = Records new MIDI without replacing existing data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does MIDI Merge allow you to do?

    <p>Add new MIDI data without removing older data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Imported MIDI files become part of the session file itself.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will the Wait For Note feature do when activated?

    <p>It will start recording only when a MIDI event is received.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _______ button will be colored blue when enabled.

    <p>Metronome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of tracks with their characteristics:

    <p>MIDI Track = Used for MIDI data Instrument Track = Hosts virtual instruments Audio Track = Records audio signals Master Track = Controls overall session levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the Count Off feature is active?

    <p>Clicks play in tempo before recording starts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Tempo Ruler mode applies a single tempo throughout the session.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you quickly activate or deactivate the Wait For Note feature?

    <p>By using the F11 key.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does MIDI primarily control?

    <p>Information that controls an instrument</p> Signup and view all the answers

    MIDI has sound by itself.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of data does MIDI store that affects a song globally?

    <p>Tempo, meter, and key</p> Signup and view all the answers

    MIDI can store data about __________, pitch change, and expression.

    <p>volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which connection was primarily used for early MIDI setups?

    <p>Five-pin DIN connector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    MIDI hardware sound modules are now more common than they were in the past.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one advantage of using Virtual Instruments?

    <p>Less expensive and easier to use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ MIDI keyboard allows users to play MIDI music without a traditional MIDI controller.

    <p>Virtual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about MIDI?

    <p>MIDI can generate sound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All MIDI data is limited to just 8 channels.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the MIDI Thru port allow?

    <p>MIDI information to pass through the module to additional sound generating devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    MIDI is a digital __________ that allows musical devices to communicate with each other.

    <p>language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the MIDI controllers with their types:

    <p>Akai EWI = Alternative MIDI controller Pro Tools = DAW Moog Theremini = MIDI version of a theremin Virtual MIDI Keyboard = Software-based keyboard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a feature of MIDI's note data?

    <p>Frequency modulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when you select the 'Clip List' option in the MIDI Import Options dialog box?

    <p>The MIDI data will only be imported to the Clips List.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When 'Remove existing MIDI tracks' is checked, any MIDI tracks in your session will remain unchanged.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What step is necessary to begin recording MIDI after setting up the track?

    <p>Click the Track Record Enable button.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When you import MIDI, you can choose to ______ the tempo map from the MIDI file.

    <p>import</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the MIDI Import Options with their functions:

    <p>New Track(s) = Import MIDI to new track(s) Import Key Signature = Overwrite existing key signature Remove existing clips = Permanently delete MIDI clips Clip List = Import MIDI data to Clips List only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the default input setting for a new MIDI track?

    <p>All</p> Signup and view all the answers

    MIDI Merge allows new MIDI data to overwrite any existing MIDI data on the track.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What button should you click to start recording after setting up your input?

    <p>Record button</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To finish your recording, you need to stop ______.

    <p>playback</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the MIDI settings with their descriptions:

    <p>Import Tempo map = Overwrite session tempo Remove existing Instrument tracks = Permanently delete Instrument tracks Spot import = Specify exact timeline position Enable Metronome = Set up click track for recording</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a choice for where MIDI can start on the timeline?

    <p>End of Session</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All MIDI devices must physically match the output device to record.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature allows recording additional MIDI data without erasing the pre-recorded data?

    <p>MIDI Merge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the MIDI Import Options, checking 'Import Key Signature' means the key signature will ______.

    <p>overwrite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step to record MIDI data using the Virtual MIDI Keyboard?

    <p>Click the Track Record Enable button</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Virtual MIDI Keyboard allows you to play your computer's keyboard like a MIDI controller.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key on the computer keyboard is used to shift the octave down on the Virtual MIDI Keyboard?

    <p>Z</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Virtual Instruments are often referred to as _________ in shorthand.

    <p>VIs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the MIDI keyboard controls with their functions:

    <p>Z = Shift octave down X = Shift octave up C = Decrease velocity V = Increase velocity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which button must be clicked after arming the track to begin recording?

    <p>Record button</p> Signup and view all the answers

    MIDI Merge recording requires the player to perform during each section of the selection.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Librarian Menu in a virtual instrument's plug-in window?

    <p>Display currently active sound and available sound options</p> Signup and view all the answers

    MIDI data can include notes as well as _______ data.

    <p>other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which key combination opens the Virtual MIDI Keyboard?

    <p>Shift+K</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tool allows you to select multiple velocity stalks in Pro Tools?

    <p>Selector Tool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Trim Tool can only be used to decrease velocity values in Pro Tools.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Most plug-ins do not have preset settings available.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one advantage of using the Virtual MIDI Keyboard?

    <p>It allows MIDI recording without an external controller</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when you hold the Option key (Mac) or Alt key (Windows) while using the Pencil tool?

    <p>It becomes an eraser.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The vertical stalk at the beginning of each note indicates the ________ value for that note.

    <p>velocity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term _______ refers to sound presets in both external and virtual instruments.

    <p>patches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the tool with its primary function in Pro Tools:

    <p>Selector Tool = Select multiple velocity stalks Grabber Tool = Change velocity values by dragging Trim Tool = Adjust the length of notes Pencil Tool = Create and erase MIDI notes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the recording aspects with their descriptions:

    <p>MIDI Merge = Adds new MIDI data to existing clips Record Button = Initiates the recording process Transport Controls = Controls playback and recording functions Virtual Instrument = Software synth or sampler for sound generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When viewing velocity, what effect does moving the cursor near the top of a velocity stalk have when using the Grabber tool?

    <p>It changes the cursor to a finger icon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens once you click the Play button after starting a recording?

    <p>There is typically a count-off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Pencil tool can only create new MIDI notes in areas where there are existing notes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can you do with the Pencil tool when drawing on velocity in Pro Tools?

    <p>Draw velocity changes over multiple MIDI notes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To change the velocity value for selected notes using the Trim tool, you need to click and drag ________ or downward.

    <p>upward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which programming language is typically associated with client-side scripting for web applications?

    <p>JavaScript</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What default timebase do Audio tracks use in Pro Tools?

    <p>Sample timebase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You can change any track type from tick-based to sample-based in Pro Tools.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What view allows you to see your MIDI data in clip-sized blocks?

    <p>Clips view</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Changing to __________ view provides access to individual MIDI notes for editing.

    <p>Notes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the editing tools with their functions in Notes view:

    <p>Trim tool = Changes the beginning or end of a note Selector tool = Selects only notes whose beginning is in the selected area Grabber tool = Moves selected notes to a new location MIDI Zoom In/Out = Adjusts the thickness of the MIDI notes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to clips on a tick-based track when the session tempo changes?

    <p>They change location based on tempo settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    MIDI velocity affects the amplitude and tonal color of a MIDI project.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a good practice for making MIDI compositions sound more lifelike?

    <p>Raise the velocity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To select multiple notes in Notes view, hold the __________ key while clicking.

    <p>Shift</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the notes range with its notation:

    <p>A2 to D3 = Visible notes range in MIDI Min keyboard = Control viewing range Velocity = Parameter affecting loudness Pro Tools 110 = Course discussing workflows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Grabber tool do when you double-click on a note?

    <p>Deletes the note</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Selector tool in Notes view selects the entire Track when an area is clicked.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can you change in MIDI view by using the up or down arrow icons on the Mini Keyboard?

    <p>Viewing range of notes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Increment Setting Every [#] Seconds check box?

    <p>To cycle through sounds automatically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    MIDI notes can change their speed, placement, and duration based on tempo changes.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many ticks are there per quarter note in Pro Tools?

    <p>960</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In MIDI, the smallest unit of time is called a ______.

    <p>tick</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a green metronome icon indicate on a track?

    <p>It is a tick-based track</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Audio files change their duration based on tempo changes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be the representation (bar, beat, tick) for a note that was played early at bar 1, beat 3, and tick 897?

    <p>1|3|897</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The plug-in settings dialog box allows you to select from different ______.

    <p>sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when you change a track’s timebase from tick-based to sample-based?

    <p>The track becomes tempo-irrelevant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tuning a MIDI performance can rely on the presence of ticks.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is displayed in the Plug-in Settings Select dialog when you select a subfolder?

    <p>Programs in that subfolder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A tick-based track is indicated by a green ______ icon.

    <p>metronome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the number of ticks to their corresponding beat:

    <p>Quarter note = 960 ticks Eighth note = 480 ticks Sixteenth note = 240 ticks Whole note = 3840 ticks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    MIDI Basics

    • MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a language allowing musical devices to interact.
    • Invented in the early 1980s, it revolutionized music creation.
    • MIDI has no sound of its own; it's information controlling instruments.
    • It's like printed music for musicians, guiding various instruments with different sounds.
    • MIDI treats timing in ticks (960 ticks per quarter note).

    MIDI Data Types

    • Channels: 16 channels for directing MIDI data specifically to particular devices (e.g., piano on one, drums on another).
    • Note Data: Records notes with pitch, timing, duration, and velocity (energy of the play).
    • Continuous Controllers: Store non-note data (volume, pitch change, expression) that changes over time.
    • MIDI also stores global messages (tempo, meter, key).

    MIDI Setup in Pro Tools

    • MIDI/Auxiliary Input Track Workflow:
      • Create a MIDI track (for recording the MIDI data).
      • Create a Stereo Aux Input track (to hear the instrument).
      • Assign the Aux track's output to monitor speakers.
      • Insert a virtual instrument plug-in into the Aux track.
      • Set the MIDI track's output to the virtual instrument plug-in.
    • Instrument Track Workflow:
      • Create a Stereo Instrument track.
      • Choose the virtual instrument plug-in in the track's Inserts view.
      • The Instrument track combines MIDI track and Aux track functionality.
      • Outputs are automatically connected to instrument plug-ins.
    • Signal flow is the same regardless of method: MIDI data to instrument, instrument creates sound.
    • Testing involves enabling MIDI track recording, playing notes to trigger the instrument's response.

    MIDI Controls in Pro Tools (Edit/Transport)

    • Count Off: Number of tempo clicks before recording.
    • Meter: Beats per measure and corresponding note values (e.g., 4/4).
    • Tempo: Beats per minute (BPM) of the music (manual or tempo ruler mode).
    • Metronome: Enables or disables the click track.
    • Conductor Track: Enables or disables tempo ruler mode, allowing for tempo changes throughout a session.
    • Wait for Note: Recording begins only upon receiving a MIDI event (useful for remote recording).
    • MIDI Merge: Adds new MIDI data without overwriting existing data (useful for drum tracks).

    Importing and Recording MIDI

    • MIDI Import Options: Import MIDI to new tracks or as clips; change location, tempo, key.
    • Recording MIDI: Select input MIDI (device or channel), record enable the MIDI or Instrument track, start recording, and play the MIDI instrument.
    • Recording with MIDI Merge: Adds to existing data, useful for layering musical parts (e.g., stacking drums).

    Virtual MIDI Keyboard

    • Pro Tools' Virtual MIDI Keyboard (VMK) lets you play your computer's keyboard as a MIDI controller. Easily set up and use.
    • Controls include basic keys, octave shifting (using Z and X keys), and velocity adjustment (using C and V keys).

    Virtual Instruments

    • Virtual Instruments (VIs) are software-based sound modules used instead of hardware synthesizers.
    • Choose sounds in their preset "patches." (Preset sounds may be in submenus.)

    MIDI Time and Editing

    • Ticks: Smallest unit of time in MIDI (960 ticks per quarter note).
    • Timebases and Tracks: MIDI tracks are tick-based, moving with tempo change; audio tracks can be made tick-based.
    • Track Views: Clips view shows MIDI parts; Notes view shows individual notes. Use Notes view to edit individual notes.

    MIDI Velocity

    • Velocity: The "speed" or force used to play a note (e.g., louder, quieter).
    • Influences tone and amplitude. Raising velocity improves sound realism. Changing velocity values in Notes view.

    Editing MIDI with the Pencil Tool

    • Pencil Tool: Versatile editing tool. It can move notes, trim, add, or erase notes (or manipulate velocity).
    • The tool transforms to Grabber for note movement, or Trim for trimming notes.

    Additional Notes

    • Addendum details include Volume, Pan, and Continuous Controllers, but aren't fully detailed.
    • Other workflow considerations are for Pro Tools 110 or more advanced music production.

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