Appendix D: Glossary Of Terms - Alesis DM Pro Reference Manual

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LOSSARY OF
This section briefly defines most of the terms mentioned in the DM Pro Reference
Manual. If during your reading of Reference Manual you encounter a term that is
unfamiliar, jump to this section for an additional explanation. This section can also be
used as a quick, non-linear description of individual aspects of the unit. However, for
the most in-depth descriptions, read the specific chapters on the sections with which
you are working.
ABSOLUTE VALUE
AMPLITUDE
ARCHITECTURE
BUSS
CHASE
DRUM
DRUM EDIT MODE
DRUM GROUP
DRUMKIT
The value of a real number without regard to sign. An
Absolute Value is neither positive nor negative, but
rather, "absolute".
The volume or loudness of a Drum Voice in the DM Pro.
Amplitude can be changed ("modulated") by velocity,
envelopes or external controllers.
The overall arrangement of Modes, Functions and
Parameters in the DM Pro as well as the voice layout
and signal routing.
A path or route that sends a Drum to the Effects
Processor or Output of the DM Pro.
The Function that allows incoming MIDI Note data to
select the current MIDI Note in a Drumkit. The Chase
Function is active if [CHASE] is lit.
The composite sound, such as a Snare, Kick or Cymbal,
that is assigned to a MIDI Note within a Drumkit. A DM
Pro Drum is composed of four unique Sounds that can
be individually edited in Drum Edit Mode.
One of three Modes and the "bottom level" of the DM
Pro. This is where you edit the voice parameters of
individual Drums. Each Drum is made up of four voices,
each with its own unique parameters. Drum Edit Mode
is for advanced operation only, and it is substantially
more complex than any of the other modes. To enter
Drum Edit Mode, press [EDIT].
An organizational divider designed to help you navigate
your way through the many Drums contained in the DM
Pro. Drum Groups contain related types of Drums:
Acoustic Kicks, Electronic Snares, Hi-hats, and Sound
Effects are all examples of Drum Groups. Like Drums,
Drum Groups are selected from within Drumkit Mode.
A collection of 64 Drums (including their Tuning, Mix
and MIDI assignments), 16 Trigger Note Assignments,
and all Effects settings (including EQ). There are 64
Drumkits in the DM Pro, all of which may be edited and
overwritten by the user.
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