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Glossary
MIDI Event: Individual MIDI command, such as a note
on command. Continuous controller movements (e.g.
modulation wheel) produce a quick succession of individ-
ual events with absolute values.
MIDI Message: A message transmitted via MIDI consist-
ing of 1 status byte and none, one, two or (with system ex-
clusive commands) many data bytes. See MIDI Event.
MIDI Multi Mode: Multi-timbral operating mode on a
MIDI sound module in which different sounds can be
controlled polyphonically on different MIDI channels. A
multi mode sound module behaves like several poly-
phonic sound modules. General MIDI prescribes a 16-
part multimode, (i.e. the ability to control 16 different
parts individually). Most modern sound generators sup-
port multi mode. In MAGIX midi studio generation 6,
multi mode sound modules are addressed via multi in-
struments.
MIDI System Exclusive Message: Also SysEx. System exclu-
sive data forms the top tier in the hierarchy of MIDI com-
mands. These messages are tagged with an identification
number for each manufacturer (the Sys Ex Manufac-
turer’s ID number). The actual contents of these MIDI
commands is up to the manufacturer. They are used for
transferring whole sound programs and/or system set-
tings, and for addressing individual parameters used in
sound generation or signal processing. Editor software
transmits and receives MIDI system exclusive messages
from MIDI devices, allowing you to program these MIDI
devices on your computer.
Modifier (Special keys): Computer keyboard keys used to-
gether with “normal” keys to change their function: shift
ctrl alt.
Modulation: Generally, a slight, continuously varying
pitch change. The MIDI standard is controller no. 1, trans-
mitted on keyboards by the non-centered control wheel (or
by moving the joystick vertically).
Moving: Grabbing an object, moving it with the mouse but-
ton held down and releasing it at the target position.
MTC (MIDI Time Code): “Translation” of a SMPTE sig-
nal into the MIDI Standard.
Mute: Switch off (a sound or track).
Normalize: 1) This function applies the settings of the cur-
rent playback parameters to the selected events (by altering
the actual events themselves), and clears the playback pa-
rameter settings.