DIGITAL MUSICIANSHIP 1 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2026
A protocol system developed to create a degree of compatibility among MIDI synthesizers/sound
modules/VIs as it relates to patches, patch location, Drum Sound mapping, MIDI Controllers
messages, and etc. - Answers General MIDI
Name the two MIDI-sequencing saving formats (General/Generic terms) used to save a MIDI
sequence file. - Answers Native MIDI file
Standard MIDI file
Which one of the two MIDI-sequencing saving formats is a "Universal" format for saving MIDI
sequence files? - Answers Standard MIDI file (SMF)
What is the type "0" sequencing saving format? - Answers Merges all MIDI data tracks to a single track
What is the type "1" sequence saving format? - Answers Keeps all MIDI data tracks separate
MIDI consists of 2 main message types/categories. Name them. - Answers Channel Messages
System Messages
SysEx messages allow a means of accessing various ____________________ within a specific MIDI
device that are often located within Global or System Mode. - Answers Features & Settings
There are several "Universal SysEx Messages. Name 2 of them. - Answers MIDI Time Code
Master Volume
Master Panning
Time Signature
MIDI Machine Control
MIDI Show Control
"MIDI Clock" is ____________________. - Answers Tempo Based
"MTC" is an acronym for ____________________. - Answers MIDI Time Code
System Teal Time: Synchronizing timing issues between a MIDI device to ____________________. -
Answers MIDI device
System Common: Synchronizing timing issues between a MIDI device to ____________________. -
Answers Non-MIDI device
"fps" stands for: - Answers Frames per second
There are several different "fps" resolutions. Name one. - Answers Standard American Film: 24 fps
____________________ Folder: In Logic, this folder contains sequence document along with all
subsequent information (Audio Files, Analysis, Undo, and etc.) dedicated to the project. - Answers
Project
A small part of the computer memory that briefly holds digital audio samples as they are passed
between the computer and your audio hardware. - Answers Buffer Size
Settings of ____________________ or lower are good for running live input through a DAW (including
VIs). It creates lower latency. However, it also increases the demand on the CPU. - Answers 256
Settings of ____________________ are better when playing back, mixing and using numerous Audio
plug-in effects. - Answers 512 & 1024
In a DAW program, where (within the DAW) are the audio files stored once recorded? Be specific. -
Answers Audio file folder, found in the project folder
A term most universally used to refer to a selection of audio in a digital audio file. Same term is also
used to represent a complete selection of MIDI data. - Answers Region
List 6 ways to Record/Import Audio into a DAW (with and without an Audio Inferface) - Answers Audio
Interface (Pre-Amp)
Audio Interface (Analog Line Input)
Audio Interface (Digital Input)
Importing Existing Digital Audio Files
Bounce to Disk
Freeze Function
When recording analog audio into a DAW, record as much level as possible without
____________________ the audio signal which causes a type of digital distortion. - Answers Clipping
Tape recording is a ____________________ recording process. - Answers Linear
HDR stands for: - Answers Hard Drive Recording
A protocol system developed to create a degree of compatibility among MIDI synthesizers/sound
modules/VIs as it relates to patches, patch location, Drum Sound mapping, MIDI Controllers
messages, and etc. - Answers General MIDI
Name the two MIDI-sequencing saving formats (General/Generic terms) used to save a MIDI
sequence file. - Answers Native MIDI file
Standard MIDI file
Which one of the two MIDI-sequencing saving formats is a "Universal" format for saving MIDI
sequence files? - Answers Standard MIDI file (SMF)
What is the type "0" sequencing saving format? - Answers Merges all MIDI data tracks to a single track
What is the type "1" sequence saving format? - Answers Keeps all MIDI data tracks separate
MIDI consists of 2 main message types/categories. Name them. - Answers Channel Messages
System Messages
SysEx messages allow a means of accessing various ____________________ within a specific MIDI
device that are often located within Global or System Mode. - Answers Features & Settings
There are several "Universal SysEx Messages. Name 2 of them. - Answers MIDI Time Code
Master Volume
Master Panning
Time Signature
MIDI Machine Control
MIDI Show Control
"MIDI Clock" is ____________________. - Answers Tempo Based
"MTC" is an acronym for ____________________. - Answers MIDI Time Code
System Teal Time: Synchronizing timing issues between a MIDI device to ____________________. -
Answers MIDI device
System Common: Synchronizing timing issues between a MIDI device to ____________________. -
Answers Non-MIDI device
"fps" stands for: - Answers Frames per second
There are several different "fps" resolutions. Name one. - Answers Standard American Film: 24 fps
____________________ Folder: In Logic, this folder contains sequence document along with all
subsequent information (Audio Files, Analysis, Undo, and etc.) dedicated to the project. - Answers
Project
A small part of the computer memory that briefly holds digital audio samples as they are passed
between the computer and your audio hardware. - Answers Buffer Size
Settings of ____________________ or lower are good for running live input through a DAW (including
VIs). It creates lower latency. However, it also increases the demand on the CPU. - Answers 256
Settings of ____________________ are better when playing back, mixing and using numerous Audio
plug-in effects. - Answers 512 & 1024
In a DAW program, where (within the DAW) are the audio files stored once recorded? Be specific. -
Answers Audio file folder, found in the project folder
A term most universally used to refer to a selection of audio in a digital audio file. Same term is also
used to represent a complete selection of MIDI data. - Answers Region
List 6 ways to Record/Import Audio into a DAW (with and without an Audio Inferface) - Answers Audio
Interface (Pre-Amp)
Audio Interface (Analog Line Input)
Audio Interface (Digital Input)
Importing Existing Digital Audio Files
Bounce to Disk
Freeze Function
When recording analog audio into a DAW, record as much level as possible without
____________________ the audio signal which causes a type of digital distortion. - Answers Clipping
Tape recording is a ____________________ recording process. - Answers Linear
HDR stands for: - Answers Hard Drive Recording
