Common Hardware And Software Terms And Definitions - NFUZD Audio NSPIRE series User Manual

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Introduction
I/O Module Panel Layouts
Snare and Tom Trigger Zones
NFUZD USB Key (Drive) and Data Management
NSPIRE Series I/O Module Navigation
Trigger Settings
Hi-Hat (HH) Trigger Settings
Kit Menu
Reverb
EQ
Mixer Menu
Saving a UserKit
Adjusting the MIDI Map
Trigger Function Settings
Click Menu
SEQ Menu
Integration with Computer
Setup Suggestions
Sync Key
Auto Off and Sleep Mode
BFD Eco NFUZD Edition
NSPIRE Series I/O Module Settings
Getting Started w/ BFD Eco NFUZD Edition
Basic Mixing Adjustments
BFD Eco NFUZD Edition Effects
Grooves Page
Options Menu
Help Menu
Changing BFD Eco NFUZD Edition Presets
Changing Drum Sounds
Adjusting Instrument Parameters
FX Slots
Instrument and Mixer Faders
Getting New Professional Sounds
User .wav Samples
Exporting Sound Banks
Loops
Installing Sound Banks
BFD Eco Jukebox Player
BFD Eco Master Output Recording
BFD Eco Mixing Tips
Included Sounds
Common Hardware and Software Terms
and Definitions
Anti-Machinegun: This is a very specific function that makes it impossible for a program to play the exact same sample twice
consecutively. It sets up a small alternating program within a pool of samples to get rid of the "machine-gunning" effect.
ASIO: Audio Stream Input/Output. This is a Windows operating system piece of software application used to connect the software to the
audio card or hardware interface. Each device can have their own ASIO.
Audio Buffer Size: This is the size of the cache set aside in your computer's memory that is used to process the audio event. The stronger
the computer system, the lower you can set this parameter to combat any latency issues.
Audio Devices: These are the devices that are hooked up and recognized by your computer system.
Audio Channels: These are the available audio channels within the Audio Device hooked up to your computer. This also applies to the
physical outputs on the NSPIRE sound module, which has four total audio output channels.
AU: Audio Unit. This is a type of plugin.
BFD: Industry leading drum software platform.
Bleed: Bleed, as it is referred to with electronic drums is the effect of a drum sound showing up in adjacent audio channels. For example,
hit a tom and you hear the snare drum wires vibrating in the snare channel.
Compressor: A compressor is an audio tool that allows you to "compress" the dynamic response of an audio signal. This is used to fine–
tune the response of the audio signal to create an effect or to help give definition to the signal.
Data Path: A computer reads and saves data to a specific location. That is the Data Path.
DAW: Digital Audio Workstation. A program to record audio and MIDI.
Delay: A Delay is an audio effect that adds a bit of time before the sound is actually heard. You can also use a delay as an effect to create
multiple echo type sounds from the original source.
Drive: Drive is an effect that works like a guitar amplifier. The Drive adds a bit of distortion into the audio signal.
Driver: A driver is a small computer application that controls a piece of computer peripheral, like an external sound card.
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