MIDI

Question 1

To add a new external MIDI device in Pro Tools that you’ve plugged-in, you may very well need to go to the __________ Menu and select _________________ .

Answer 1

Setup, MIDI Studio

This process is essential for recognizing new hardware within the software.

Question 2

An Instrument Track (in ProTools) can record MIDI data AND contain a VI. True or False?

Answer 2

True

Instrument Tracks are designed to handle both MIDI data and virtual instruments.

Question 3

The terminologies used by different manufacturers of hardware synthesizers and samplers conform to an industry standard. True or False?

Answer 3

False

Different manufacturers may use varying terminologies in their manuals.

Question 4

MIDI interfaces most typically connect to a computer using a _____________ cable.

Answer 4

USB

USB has become the standard connection for MIDI interfaces.

Question 5

The ‘Commit’ feature for a MIDI Track routed to a VI in a Stereo Aux Input Track is found in the Track Menu in Pro Tools. True or False?

Answer 5

False

The Commit feature is accessed by clicking and holding on the name of a MIDI Track.

Question 6

All hardware synths have all 16 MIDI channels available for use in them. True or False?

Answer 6

False

Some hardware synthesizers may have limitations on the number of MIDI channels available.

Question 7

The Commit feature will bounce all selected MIDI Tracks going to their assigned Instrument Track with a VI to a new Stereo Instrument Track. True or False?

Answer 7

False

The Commit feature will create a new Stereo Audio Track instead.

Question 8

You can see waveforms in a ProTools MIDI or Instrument Track. True or False?

Answer 8

False

MIDI tracks represent data, not audio waveforms.

Question 9

You can hear audio out of a MIDI cable. True or False?

Answer 9

False

MIDI cables transmit MIDI data, not audio signals.

Question 10

Selecting the box for ‘MIDI Beat Clock’ in Pro Tools MIDI Studio means that the external device selected will receive Tempo-Based information. True or False?

Answer 10

False

If the external MIDI device does not contain any Tempo-Based data, this selection does not matter.

Question 11

Which of the following virtual instruments is NOT included with ProTools (when you buy ProTools)?

Answer 11

Komplete

Komplete is a separate product and not bundled with Pro Tools.

Question 12

If you create a new MIDI Track and a new Stereo Aux Input Track with a VI, that VI will show as available in the I/O Output of any other MIDI track you already have. True or False?

Answer 12

True

Newly created VIs are accessible across all MIDI tracks in the session.

Question 13

You can both record MIDI information and hear a VI’s sound when using an Instrument Track. True or False?

Answer 13

True

Instrument Tracks facilitate both recording and playback of MIDI and audio.

Question 14

The Mac keyboard shortcut to open the most recent Session (with ProTools open) is ________________________________.

Answer 14

Command-Shift-O

This shortcut streamlines the process of accessing recent sessions.

Question 15

A lower ‘H/W Buffer Size’ results in ________________ latency and is generally better when ___________________________.

Answer 15

lower, recording (tracking)

Lower buffer sizes reduce latency, improving responsiveness during recording.

Question 16

When recording a hardware synth to an Audio Track in ProTools you typically use a _______________________ input on that Audio Track.

Answer 16

Audio (Interface)

This input type is standard for capturing audio from hardware synths.

Question 17

If an External Device connected via MIDI doesn’t seem to be working, there is a button/icon in the Audio/MIDI Setup called ‘Refresh’ that might reconnect it. True or False?

Answer 17

True

The Refresh button can help troubleshoot MIDI connectivity issues.

Question 18

After changing/adding things into Pro tools, you shouldn’t need to Pro Tools and Restart your computer for everything to be updated and work properly. True or False?

Answer 18

False

Restarting may be necessary to ensure updates take effect.

Question 19

To configure/recognize/refresh external MIDI devices in Pro Tools, you use the Utility called:

Answer 19

Audio/MIDI Setup

This utility is essential for managing MIDI devices.

Question 20

To convert a MIDI Track into an Audio Track when using a virtual instrument you use a ProTools _________________________________________.

Answer 20

Bus to a Stereo Audio Track

This process captures the audio output of a virtual instrument.

Question 21

Selecting ‘Dynamic Plug-in Processing’ (in the Playback Engine) ___________________________________________________________________________________.

Answer 21

frees-up processing power when a plug-in isn’t being used

This feature optimizes CPU resources during playback.

Question 22

The ‘generic’ (or default) input setting for a MIDI Track in ProTools is _____________.

Answer 22

All

This setting allows the track to receive MIDI data from any source.

Question 23

‘Command-Spacebar’, which normally turns on the ‘Spotlight’ feature in a Mac, can be used to ______________________________ in ProTools.

Answer 23

start recording

This shortcut facilitates quick access to recording functionality.

Question 24

A way to make sure you’re hearing (and playing) the VI you have in mind in ProTools is to enable the ______________ button in the Instrument or MIDI Track.

Answer 24

Record

Enabling this button allows for monitoring of the virtual instrument.

Question 25

To have ProTools start recording MIDI data as soon as you start playing a MIDI keyboard (or any type of MIDI controller) you click on the __________________________________ button in the Transport Window.

Answer 25

Wait For Note ## Footnote This feature allows for immediate recording upon MIDI input.

Question 26

What can be used on electronic musical keyboards to bend pitch, add vibrato, and affect user-assignable settings?

Answer 26

Wheels, levers, and ribbons ## Footnote These controls enhance the expressiveness of the performance.

Question 27

What does 'Quantization' mean in MIDI?

Answer 27

Correction of rhythmic timing ## Footnote It adjusts the timing of notes to fit a grid.

Question 28

What is one huge benefit of 'General MIDI'?

Answer 28

MIDI data information is simplified and commercial MIDI files of popular songs will play back correctly if made to the GM standard. ## Footnote This standardization improves compatibility across devices.

Question 29

MIDI is transmitted via what kind of cable?

Answer 29

5-pin DIN ## Footnote It is male on both ends.

Question 30

How many MIDI channels are there?

Answer 30

16

Question 31

Many of today's musical keyboards are capable of using USB to send MIDI data to a computer. True or False?

Answer 31

True

Question 32

In many musical styles, is it advisable to use Quantize judiciously? True or False?

Answer 32

True

Question 33

DAWs can record ALL types of MIDI messages. True or False?

Answer 33

True

Question 34

Using MIDI Program Change provides direct access to up to ________________ sound patches in one 'Bank'.

Answer 34

128

Question 35

What byte lets a device receiving MIDI know what function and channel is being sent?

Answer 35

Status Byte

Question 36

To find out the polyphony limit of an instrument, you simply _________________________________.

Answer 36

refer to the manual for that instrument

Question 37

'MIDI' is an acronym (is short for):

Answer 37

Musical Instrument Digital Interface

Question 38

MIDI is a serial protocol (data is transmitted down a cable in a single file). True or False?

Answer 38

True

Question 39

If you have individual drum samples assigned to individual notes, transposing the key of a drum pattern will keep the drum samples the same. True or False?

Answer 39

False

Question 40

'Song Position Pointer' is an example of a:

Answer 40

System Message

Question 41

A standard used in MIDI that uses a list of presets for a specific sound is called:

Answer 41

General MIDI

Question 42

'Local Off' on a MIDI keyboard means that playing the keyboard will NOT make the internal sounds be heard directly. True or False?

Answer 42

True

Question 43

A hardware MIDI sound module that can play several different sounds at once is referred to as being _______________________________.

Answer 43

multitimbral

Question 44

The 3 ports used in MIDI are:

Answer 44

In, Out, Through

Question 45

You need to have at least some musical literacy in order to use a feature called Score Editor. True or False?

Answer 45

True

Question 46

The most commonly used MIDI Mode is ____________________________________________.

Answer 46

Omni Off/Poly

Question 47

MIDI Drum Pads are devices that can be used to transmit MIDI Note On and Note Numbers. True or False?

Answer 47

True

Question 48

'MMC' allows you to do what?

Answer 48

Have a DAW control a video (or other audio) device(s)

Question 49

When using most DAWs, is there a need to worry about what MIDI Channel a Master Keyboard is set to? True or False?

Answer 49

True

Question 50

An example of a 'Keyboard Split' is having ___________________________________________________.

Answer 50

a bass sound played with the left hand and a flute sound played with the right hand on one keyboard

Question 51

A 'MIDI Thru Box' acts as an ________________________________.

Answer 51

active signal splitter

Question 52

To connect three MIDI instruments together, the order of the MIDI ports involved is _________, _____________, ____________, ________________.

Answer 52

Out, In, Thru, In

Question 53

'VI' is short for _______________________________.

Answer 53

virtual instrument

Question 54

Can ProTools recognize SMPTE Time Code directly? True or False?

Answer 54

False

Question 55

Which of the below is a MIDI System Message?

Answer 55

MTC