Subtractive Synthesis IQ

Philip MantioneDec 15, 2023

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What is the value of having a strong knowledge of subtractive synthesis basics? (choose all that apply)

It can accelerate your understanding of new devices

It can enable you to go beyond presets and develop a unique voice

It focuses only on specific instruments

It can help your understanding of hardware synthesizers

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Which best describes the function of the modulation section in subtractive synthesis?

To generate amplitude

To filter certain frequencies

To modulate parameters using signal generators

To generate harmonics

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What are some advantages of using built-in effects in subtractive synthesizers (choose two)?

They reduce CPU resources

It allows for modulation of parameters within the synth

They are limited to basic reverb and delay

Effects are included with the instrument preset

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What is the primary difference between Mono Mode and Legato Mode?

Mono Mode applies the attack stage to all notes

Legato Mode allows for multiple notes at a time.

Legato Mode smoothens transitions between notes

Mono Mode only works with specific synthesizers.

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In Mono Mode, how many notes can be heard at any given time?

One

Two

Three

Ten

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What does the polyphony setting determine in a synthesizer?

The number of sound sources

The number of modulation sources

The number of notes that can be heard simultaneously

The number of filter stages

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What does MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) allow in terms of user input?

It limits the number of voices in polyphony

It enables parameters like aftertouch and pitchbend to be note-specific

It controls the global settings of the instrument

It focuses on the attack stage of the amplitude envelope.

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What data types and values can be output by MIDI controllers in the User Input section?

Note, Duration, and Velocity

Only pitch and velocity

Note, Velocity, Pitchbend and Continuous Controller Data

Only pitch and duration

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What does the ADSR envelope represent in the Amplifier Section?

Amplitude/Duration/Sustain/Release

Attack/Decay/Sustain/Release

Attack/Decay/Sustain/Reverb

Amplitude/Delay/Sustain/Reverb

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What is the purpose of the Effects Section in a subtractive synth? a. To generate harmonics b. To shape the amplitude c. To modulate parameters d. To apply audio processing effects

To modulate parameters

To apply audio processing effects

To apply audio processing effects

To generate harmonics

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Which modulation source plays back below the audio rate and is used to alter parameters in a periodic way?

Step Sequencers

Wavetables

LFOs

Envelopes

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What is the subtractive part of Subtractive Synthesis?

Filter Section

Effects Section

Modulation Section

Amplifier Section

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What is the primary function of a mixer section?

To create new sound sources

To blend oscillator outputs

To filter certain frequencies

To apply audio effects

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What is one purpose of using noise generators in Subtractive Synthesis?

To add warmth to the sound

To create percussive effects

To generate random amplitudes across the part of the spectrum

To reduce the overall volume

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Which wave shape is known for having no harmonics, representing the purest sound in synthesis?

Sqaure Wave

Sine Wave

Triangle Wave

Sawtooth Wave

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