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MTC
MTC stands for MIDI Time Code. This is a group of messages
which are transmitted and received between MIDI devices to
synchronize their operation. Unlike MIDI Clock messages, MTC
specifies an absolute time. Like SMPTE time code, MTC also
supports a variety of frame rates. If you wish to use MTC to
synchronize the operation of two devices, both devices must be
set to the same frame rate.
Patch
Patches are "sound sets." On the MV-8800, patch sounds are
sounded at preprogrammed timing (sequencer playback), or are
played using the velocity pads.
Partial
These are the separate, individual sounds from which patches
are composed. Partials are samples (waveform data) processed
with the application of a variety of parameters, assigned note
numbers, and sounded.
Program File
Program files used with the AKAI MPC2000, MPC2000XL, S1000
and S3000 correspond to patches used with the MV-8800.
PS/2 Mouse
Mouse that can be connected to the connector used with PS/2
computers developed by IBM in the U.S. In the future, users will
be able to carry out tasks on the MV-8800 using a PS/2 mouse.
RSS
RSS stands for Roland Sound Space. This is an effect which
allows a sound source to be placed in three-dimensional space
when played back on a conventional stereo system. The sound
can be placed not only in front of the listener, but also directly to
the side, above, below, and behind the listener.
S-700 series
Generic name for the S-750/770 and S-760 sequencers sold by
Roland.
Sample
The waveform data (sound material) that the MV-8800 needs to
produce sounds.
Sampling
The process of capturing and loading sounds using a sampler.
SCMS
SCMS stands for Serial Copy Management System. This is a
function that protects the rights of copyright holders by
prohibiting recording via a digital connection for more than two
generations. When digital connections are made between digital
recorders that implement this function, SCMS data will be
recorded along with the audio data. Digital audio data which
contains this SCMS data cannot again be recorded via a digital
connection.
Shutdown
In order to turn the power off safely, you must first make sure
that the performance has been saved to hard disk, and that the
hard disk heads are parked. This procedure is referred to as
Shutdown.
SMF
SMF stands for Standard MIDI File, the standard file format for
handling MIDI music data.
SMPTE time code
This is a signal format defined by the American organization
SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers)
which is used to synchronize the operation of video or audio
devices. SMPTE specifies "hours:minutes:seconds:frames" to
indicate the address of each frame of a video image. For this
reason, there are a variety of frame rates.
SMT
The Sample Mix Table is collective data including levels, pan,
and tuning information for up to four audio data files (samples).
Song
This is recorded data containing information (events) in the
MV-8800's performances along the time axis with recorded data
for instrument and effect settings. Data called "sequencer data"
is stored within these songs.
TOC
Short for Table of Contents. This is the region on the CD-R disc
that handles information such as song times, end times,
sequence, and so on. Although the songs on a disc and their
playing time can be displayed when an audio CD is placed in a
CD player, this is because they can be read automatically from
the TOC. The TOC is recorded differently than music data, with
its main characteristic being disc access, such as the ability to
go to the start of any song instantly.
USB
Universal Serial Bus is a serial interface specification. "USB
mass storage class" is supported on the MV-8800, so it can be
recognized by the connected computer as an externally
connected hard disk.
Velocity
ne of the sound expression parameters, velocity is used to
express the relative strength of the sound. With the MV-8800,
the value of this parameter changes according to the force used
in tapping the velocity pads or in playing the keys of an externally
connected keyboard.
VGA
VGA stands for Video Graphics Array. Although this refers to the
640 x 480 dot graphics system capable of showing 16 colors
developed by IBM in the U.S., a VGA-compatible mode
permitting display of many colors at high resolution has been
developed by other companies. Presently, VGA has come to
mean only an indication of the resolution rather than referring to
the graphics system.
Glossary
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