Reference Guide

1912 Glossary
DRM (Dump Request Macro)
Utility for getting synthesizer data into a bank.
Duration
In SONAR’s Step Record dialog box, duration means the actual length of time that a note sounds,
as opposed to the notated value of the note, which could be different. If you check the Follow Step
Size option in the dialog box, the notated value and the duration are the same.
Echo
Enables real-time monitoring of the associated track's inputs through the outputs of your sound
device.
Effects (audio effects)
Systematic changes you can make to parts or all of the music, like reverb, chorus, and delay.
See “Audio effects (audio plug-ins)” on page 797 and “Using real-time effects” on page 862.
Envelopes
Reflects the changes in value for a specified parameter (volume, for example) over a period of time.
Also refers to the graph of the change—same as vector.
See “Automation” on page 1001.
Event
Note, MIDI action, or audio clip.
Expression
Chord symbol, text of any sort (like ff or con amore), hairpin, or pedal marks.
Expression marks
Dynamic markings and other musical instructions (like decrescendo, con amore, etc.) in the Staff
view.
See “Adding expression marks” on page 1093.
Fade
Gradual increase or decrease in volume.
See “Fades and crossfades” on page 395 and “Automation” on page 1001.
Fade-in
A gradual increase in volume from absolute silence.
See “Fades and crossfades” on page 395 and “Automation” on page 1001.
Fade-out
A gradual decrease in volume toward absolute silence.
See “Fades and crossfades” on page 395 and “Automation” on page 1001.