Week 7 - More on Digital Sampling

Question 1

True or False: Velocity cross-switching uses 2 or more zones or groups set to exclusive ranges of dynamics.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Which of the following techniques is used to simulate instrumental changes in response to dynamics?

1. Vibrato
2. Velocity cross-switching
3. Amplitude modulation
4. Frequency modulation

Answer 2

2. Velocity cross-switching

Question 3

The key note is that MIDI note number associated directly with:

1. The note associate with the tonality of the piece
2. The pitch that defines the key
3. The MIDI note number at which the sample is assigned to be played at the original sample playback rate
4. The range of keys to which the sample is assigned

Answer 3

3. The MIDI note number at which the sample is assigned to be played at the original sample playback rate

Question 4

The zone range refers to:

1. The varying feelings one gets from playing samples
2. The pitches that define the key
3. The MIDI note number at which the sample is assigned to be played at the original sample playback rate
4. The range of keys to which a single sample is assigned

Answer 4

4. The range of keys to which a single sample is assigned

Question 5

True or False: Velocity cross-switching parameters are set within the zone settings.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

True or False: Velocity cross-switching uses 2 or more groups set to exclusive ranges of dynamics.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

A drum set is created by:

1. Mapping a single sample to many keys
2. Mapping a variety of samples, each to a specific key range
3. Mapping many samples to the same key range
4. Mapping a single sample to a single key

Answer 7

1. Mapping a variety of samples, each to a specific key range

Question 8

The most realistic dynamics are created by:

1. Using a filter controlled by key velocity
2. Using an amplifier controlled by key pressure
3. Sampling each note at a variety of levels and cross-switching by velocity
4. Switching between different instruments, controlled by key velocity

Answer 8

3. Sampling each note at a variety of levels and cross-switching by velocity

Question 9

True or False: Most samplers also feature some synthesis capability.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Which of the following cannot be controlled by velocity in any of the Redrum instruments?
1. Output Level
2. Panning
3. Tone
4. Pitch

Answer 10

2. Panning

Question 11

The Redrum drum machine and a sampler share several characteristics. Which of the following is not one of them?

1. Velocity switching
2. Velocity control of pitch
3. Velocity control of filter cutoff
4. Velocity control of loudness

Answer 11

1. Velocity switching

Question 12

True or False: Velocity cross-switching parameters can be set within the zone settings.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

True or False: In the NN-XT sampler, only groups can be switched using velocity.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

How many “modules”, or instruments, does Redrum have present? How many types of

Answer 14

There are 10 overall modules present.

There are 3 types of modules:
1. Tone + Velocity control
2. Start + Velocity
3. Pitch + Bend

Question 15

True or False: Redrum also includes mixing settings for each module as well as real-time synthesis controls.

Answer 15

True. Redrum also includes mute, solo, sends 1 + 2, panning and level controls on top of having controls to shape the sound and provide real-time control of the module.

Question 16

When creating velocity splits, is there a limit to how many velocity splits you can create on the note?

Answer 16

You can have as many velocity splits as you want, depending on the number of samples made at different dynamic levels that you have to work with.