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12. Glossary
Appendix
SIMM
Single In-line Memory Module: a type of RAM memory
module commonly used by personal computers — and
the RS7000 for sample storage.
Soft Pedal
Control change number 67: the type of MIDI control
change message used to communicate soft pedal oper-
ation.
Song
A musical composition created by recording perfor-
mance data on one or more tracks.
Sostenuto Pedal
Control change number 66: the type of MIDI control
change message used to communicate sostenuto pedal
operation.
Standard MIDI File (SMF)
SMF is an acronym for Standard MIDI File; a format that
allows easy exchange of song data between different
sequencers. Most of today’s software and hardware
manufacturers provide software/hardware that can read
and write Standard MIDI Files.
Start Point
The point at which playback of a sample begins.
Step Recording
The method of recording in which music is input by
entering notes one by one, specifying the note length,
velocity, and pitch etc. of each note.
Style
The collective name for a set of 16 sections (A-P).
Synchronization
The function or process of matching the playback or
recording tempo of a device with a separate, external
device such as another sequencer or a rhythm
machine.
System (effect)
An effect which can be applied to all parts by adjusting
the Send Levels and Return Level. System effects allow
reverb or chorus etc. to be applied to the overall music.
The RM1x provides Reverb and Chorus as system
effects. The Variation effect can also be used as a sys-
tem effect.
System Exclusive Message
A type of MIDI message used to exchange data unique
to a specific model or type of device.
T
Tap
The RS7000 [TAP] button can be used to tap-enter
BPM values.
Track
A location where musical performance data is recorded.
Transpose
Shifting the overall pitch in semitone steps.
Tremolo
An effect produced by cyclically modulating the volume.
Trim
The act of “trimming” samples by specifying the desired
start and end points in order to remove unwanted mate-
rial.
Tuning
The process of matching the pitch of two or more instru-
ments when playing in an ensemble. Normally, A3 is
tuned to 440 Hz.
U
Undo
A function that “undoes” or cancels the previous opera-
tion.
Utility Mode
A mode on the RM1x in which system or MIDI settings
can be made.
V
Variation Effect
One of the RS7000 effect stages. Variation effects can
be used to produce dramatic sound variations. A wide
variety of effect programs such as delay, rotary speaker,
auto pan, amp simulation and auto wah are provided, in
addition to reverb and chorus.