Reference Guide

1910 Glossary
Automation
Ability to change controllable parameters over the length of a track. This is achieved by referencing
“snapshots” or “nodes” assigned to specific parameter values in relation to their position on the
timeline and is achieved with envelopes.
See “Quick automation guide” on page 1003.
Bank
A means of categorizing sounds. A “bank” can store up to 128 “patches”.
Bit depth
The amount of data allocated to reproducing a sound wave of digital audio file. Closely related to the
dynamic range of the audio file. 1-bit typically represents 6dB of dynamic range when converting an
analog signal to a digital signal. Thus, the greater the bit depth, the greater the dynamic range.
Broadcast wave
A wave file with the following embedded information: description, originator, origination date,
origination time, and SMPTE time reference.
Bundle file
A single file that incorporates all project information and audio data. Bundle files are useful for
creating backups of your work or for moving projects from on computer to another.
Cakewalk Application Language (CAL)
An event-processing language that extends Cakewalk with custom editing commands. Useful for
applying quantization, humanization, or other instant changes to MIDI events.
See “Running CAL programs” on page 1248.
Channel
Path through which MIDI transmits information. MIDI devices typically send data over 1 of 16
channels, or over all channels simultaneously (Omni).
Channel aftertouch (ChanAft)
MIDI property regulating the pressure applied to all the notes of the instrument on the specified
channel.
Chord
Three or more notes played simultaneously. Typically represented by a single letter representing its
root, numbers representing additional notes, and symbols representing its quality. On the guitar
chord grid, the notes are shown on the neck of a guitar.
See “Adding chord symbols” on page 1090.
Chord symbol
The c among the expression marks on the staff view. Put one above the notes where you want to
define a guitar chord grid.
See “Chords and marks” on page 1090.