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organised, elaborated and added more terms in preparation for expansion

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	This page ~~should contain~~ short definitions of common acronyms relevant ~~to MIDI modules and so on~~.		This page contains short (sometimes longer) definitions of common acronyms or relevant terminology used in various products covered by this wiki. Pictures are sometimes included as well for clarity's sake.

	~~;CAF/CAf~~		==MIDI Terminology==
	~~:Channel Aftertouch or Channel Pressure (abbreviation from Roland documentation). A~~ MIDI ~~message that is sent by some keyboards with "aftertouch" features. It can also be used like a CC-style controller in some cases.~~		;MIDI
	;CC		:Musical Instrument Digital Interface, a universal music communication standard used across many different types of devices. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIDI Wikipedia's article on MIDI may be helpful].
	:~~Control Change. A MIDI message that represents adjusting a "controller"~~, ~~e.g. turning~~ a ~~modwheel. Used both for the MIDI message and for the numbered controllers that the messages use~~. ~~[[GM–GS–XG quick reference]] lists some CCs.~~		:It is sometimes also used to refer to [[Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth]] or '.mid' files.
	~~;EFX~~
	~~:Multi-effects processor found in the [[Roland JV-1080]]<ref>~~[https://~~static~~.~~roland~~.~~com~~/~~assets~~/~~media/pdf/JV-1080_OM.pdf Roland JV-1080 Owner~~'s ~~Manual~~]~~, page 83~~.~~</ref> and later [[Roland JV series\|JV series]] devices. The same acronym~~ also ~~appears a few times in the~~ [[~~Roland SC-88 Pro~~]]'~~s manual,<ref>[https://static.roland~~.~~com/assets/media/pdf/SC-88PRO_OM.pdf Roland SC-88 Pro Owner~~'~~s Manual], pages 56, 92, and 202.</ref> and it features similar multi-effects, so it might refer to the same thing in its case also. See also MFX (below)~~.
	;GM		;GM
	;GM1		;GM1
			:Stands for [[General MIDI]]. Sometimes GM1 is used to differentiate from GM2.
	;GM2		;GM2
	:[[General MIDI]] (~~versions 1 or 2~~). ~~References~~ to ~~just GM usually refer~~ to ~~version 1~~.		:Stands for [[General MIDI 2]].
			;CAF/CAf
			:Stands for '''Channel Aftertouch''', sometimes referred to '''Channel Pressure''' (abbreviation from Roland documentation). Some MIDI keyboards feature this and is used by "pushing" the key down further after sounding it to control one or several parameters (for example using this pressure control to adjust the filter cutoff frequency of a sound)
			;CC
			:Stands for '''Continuous Control''', typically followed up by a number between 0 and 127 to denote the control number. This is a MIDI message that represents adjusting a "controller", e.g. adjusting the modulation wheel. Used both for the MIDI message and for the numbered controllers that the messages use. [[GM–GS–XG quick reference]] lists some CCs.
	;GS		;GS
	:[[Roland GS]] standard.		:[[Roland GS]] standard.
	~~;MFX~~
	:Refers to multi-effects on the [[Roland XV-3080]]<ref>[https://static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/XV-3080_OM.pdf Roland XV-3080 Owner's Manual], page 196.</ref> and [[Roland XV-5080\|XV-5080]],<ref>[https://static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/XV-5080_OM.pdf Roland XV-5080 Owner's Manual], page 306.</ref> as well as other [[Roland XV series\|XV series]] devices. See also EFX (above).
	~~;MIDI~~
	~~:Musical Instrument Digital Interface. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIDI Wikipedia's article on MIDI may be helpful].~~
	;NRPN		;NRPN
	:Non-Registered Parameter Number. This is a standard MIDI feature used for standard parameters shared between synths (e.g. General MIDI uses it). This is a MIDI concept similar to a controller (CC), but instead of sending a single CC, setting an RPN requires sending an NRPN MSB CC, NRPN LSB CC, and then Data Entry CCs (usually just Data Entry MSB). [[GM–GS–XG quick reference]] lists some NRPNs and the CCs used for them. See also NRPN.		:Stands for '''Non-Registered Parameter Number.''' This is a standard MIDI feature used for standard parameters shared between synths (e.g. [[General MIDI]] uses it). This is a MIDI concept similar to a controller (CC), but instead of sending a single CC, setting an RPN requires sending an NRPN MSB CC, NRPN LSB CC, and then Data Entry CCs (usually just Data Entry MSB). [[GM–GS–XG quick reference]] lists some NRPNs and the CCs used for them. See also NRPN.
	;RPN		;RPN
	:Registered Parameter Number. This is a standard MIDI feature used for manufacturer-specific additional parameters (e.g. XG and GS use it). This is a MIDI concept similar to a controller (CC), but instead of sending a single CC, setting an RPN requires sending an RPN MSB CC, RPN LSB CC, and then Data Entry CCs (usually just Data Entry MSB). [[GM–GS–XG quick reference]] lists some RPNs and the CCs used for them. See also RPN.		:Stands for '''Registered Parameter Number.''' This is a standard MIDI feature used for manufacturer-specific additional parameters (e.g. [[XG]] and [[GS]] use it). This is a MIDI concept similar to a controller (CC), but instead of sending a single CC, setting an RPN requires sending an RPN MSB CC, RPN LSB CC, and then Data Entry CCs (usually just Data Entry MSB). [[GM–GS–XG quick reference]] lists some RPNs and the CCs used for them. See also RPN.
	;SC		;XG
	:[[~~Roland Sound Canvas~~]] ~~series~~.		:[[Yamaha XG]] standard.
	;SMF		;SMF
	:Standard MIDI File. The standard format for MIDI files (usually have the ".mid" extension). [https://midi.org/standard-midi-files The standard can be downloaded from midi.org].		:Standard MIDI File. The standard format for MIDI files (usually have the ".mid" extension). [https://midi.org/standard-midi-files The standard can be downloaded from midi.org].

			==Connectors==
			;XLR
			:'''XLR''' is a connector type used in some instruments, most commonly microphones. It is circular in shape and provides three visible pins, one used for ground and the others used to create a balanced audio signal.

			;1/4" Jack
			;6.35mm Jack
			;Instrument Jack
			:All refers to a type of phone connector that is 1/4", or 6.35mm in length. The most common types are TS (tip-sleeve), which feature one black ring and typically provide monophonic audio, or TRS (tip-ring-sleeve), which features two black rings and typically provide stereophonic audio.

			;MIDI Port
			;5-pin DIN
			:Refers to the 5-pin MIDI connector, which is typically a 5-pin DIN connector.

			;Barrel Jack
			;DC Jack
			;Coaxial Connector
			:A type of direct current connector, where the unit to be powered has a hole with a pin in it, and the connector is a jack with a hole in the center. Typically denotes '''DC''' above the connector, along with a voltage/amperage rating, and sometimes a polarity (such as {{Center Negative}} or {{Center Positive}}). Check out the [[Power supplies]] article for information.

			;IEC 60320 2-pin/3-pin
			;Kettle Lead
			;Figure-8 Lead
			:Refers to {{IEC 2-pin Icon}} for IEC 60320 2-pin/Figure-8 lead, or {{IEC 3-pin Icon}} for IEC 60320 3-pin/Kettle Lead.

			==Synthesis terms==
			;ADSR
			:Stands for '''Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release''', used in many envelope types. The '''attack''' denotes how sharp or smooth a sound it upon being sounded (in other words, how fast to fade in), '''decay''' denotes how fast a note should decay after the attack phase is over, with '''sustain''' deciding to what level to decay to. '''Release''' then will fade the sound from the sustain level to silence in the specified amount of time.

			;EFX
			:It is the name of a multi-effects processor found in some Roland products, such as the [[Roland JV-1080]]<ref>[https://static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/JV-1080_OM.pdf Roland JV-1080 Owner's Manual], page 83.</ref> and [[Roland SC-88 Pro]],<ref>[https://static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/SC-88PRO_OM.pdf Roland SC-88 Pro Owner's Manual]</ref>. It possibly is short for "effects". See also MFX.

			;MFX
			:It is the name of a multi-effects processor found in some Roland products, such as the [[Roland XV-3080]]<ref>[https://static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/XV-3080_OM.pdf Roland XV-3080 Owner's Manual], page 196.</ref> and [[Roland XV-5080\|XV-5080]],<ref>[https://static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/XV-5080_OM.pdf Roland XV-5080 Owner's Manual], page 306.</ref>. It possibly is short for "multiple effects". See also EFX.

			;SC
			:Short-hand for the [[Roland Sound Canvas]] series. Can be seen in some product names, such as the [[SC-88]].

	;TVA		;TVA
	:Time Variable Amplifier. ~~Roland's name for the "amplifer" controlled~~ by ~~the volume envelope on e~~.~~g. SC devices~~. ~~Parameters with~~ "~~TVA~~" in ~~the name have something to do with~~ volume~~/amplitude~~.		:Stands for '''Time Variable Amplifier'''. Works by providing both intervals (like ADSR) but also target volumes of each key point. Most often used by Roland. The "amplifier" part of this denotes that it will modify a sound's amplitude, or in other words volume.

	;TVF		;TVF
	:Time Variable Filter. Roland's ~~name for~~ the low-pass ~~filter controlled by the filter envelope on e.g. SC devices. "TVF cutoff" is therefore low~~-pass ~~filter cutoff.~~		:Stands for '''Time Variable Filter'''. Works by providing both intervals (like ADSR) but also target volumes of each key point. Most often used by Roland. The "filter" part of this denotes that it will modify a sound's filter cut-off, which depending on the synth it is used on can be low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and so on.
	~~;XG~~
	~~:[[Yamaha XG]] standard~~.

	== References ==		== References ==
	<references />		<references />

Hikari no yume: Remove mention of midi.org log-in (no longer required)

2024-09-23T00:06:34Z

Remove mention of midi.org log-in (no longer required)

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	:[[Roland Sound Canvas]] series.		:[[Roland Sound Canvas]] series.
	;SMF		;SMF
	:Standard MIDI File. The standard format for MIDI files (usually have the ".mid" extension). [https://midi.org/standard-midi-files The standard can be downloaded from midi.org] ~~(free after logging in)~~.		:Standard MIDI File. The standard format for MIDI files (usually have the ".mid" extension). [https://midi.org/standard-midi-files The standard can be downloaded from midi.org].
	;TVA		;TVA
	:Time Variable Amplifier. Roland's name for the "amplifer" controlled by the volume envelope on e.g. SC devices. Parameters with "TVA" in the name have something to do with volume/amplitude.		:Time Variable Amplifier. Roland's name for the "amplifer" controlled by the volume envelope on e.g. SC devices. Parameters with "TVA" in the name have something to do with volume/amplitude.

Hikari no yume: move comma

2024-09-07T22:24:43Z

move comma

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	:[[Roland GS]] standard.		:[[Roland GS]] standard.
	;MFX		;MFX
	:Refers to multi-effects on the [[Roland XV-3080]]<ref>[https://static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/XV-3080_OM.pdf Roland XV-3080 Owner's Manual], page 196.</ref> and [[Roland XV-5080\|XV-5080]]<ref>[https://static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/XV-5080_OM.pdf Roland XV-5080 Owner's Manual], page 306.</ref>, as well as other [[Roland XV series\|XV series]] devices. See also EFX (above).		:Refers to multi-effects on the [[Roland XV-3080]]<ref>[https://static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/XV-3080_OM.pdf Roland XV-3080 Owner's Manual], page 196.</ref> and [[Roland XV-5080\|XV-5080]],<ref>[https://static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/XV-5080_OM.pdf Roland XV-5080 Owner's Manual], page 306.</ref> as well as other [[Roland XV series\|XV series]] devices. See also EFX (above).
	;MIDI		;MIDI
	:Musical Instrument Digital Interface. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIDI Wikipedia's article on MIDI may be helpful].		:Musical Instrument Digital Interface. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIDI Wikipedia's article on MIDI may be helpful].

Hikari no yume: Add MFX

2024-09-07T22:22:52Z

Add MFX

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	:Control Change. A MIDI message that represents adjusting a "controller", e.g. turning a modwheel. Used both for the MIDI message and for the numbered controllers that the messages use. [[GM–GS–XG quick reference]] lists some CCs.		:Control Change. A MIDI message that represents adjusting a "controller", e.g. turning a modwheel. Used both for the MIDI message and for the numbered controllers that the messages use. [[GM–GS–XG quick reference]] lists some CCs.
	;EFX		;EFX
	:Multi-effects processor found in the [[Roland JV-1080]]<ref>[https://static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/JV-1080_OM.pdf Roland JV-1080 Owner's Manual], page 83.</ref> and later [[Roland JV series\|JV series]] devices. The same acronym also appears a few times in the [[Roland SC-88 Pro]]'s manual,<ref>[https://static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/SC-88PRO_OM.pdf Roland SC-88 Pro Owner's Manual], pages 56, 92, and 202.</ref> and it features similar multi-effects, so it might refer to the same thing in its case also.		:Multi-effects processor found in the [[Roland JV-1080]]<ref>[https://static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/JV-1080_OM.pdf Roland JV-1080 Owner's Manual], page 83.</ref> and later [[Roland JV series\|JV series]] devices. The same acronym also appears a few times in the [[Roland SC-88 Pro]]'s manual,<ref>[https://static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/SC-88PRO_OM.pdf Roland SC-88 Pro Owner's Manual], pages 56, 92, and 202.</ref> and it features similar multi-effects, so it might refer to the same thing in its case also. See also MFX (below).
	;GM		;GM
	;GM1		;GM1
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	;GS		;GS
	:[[Roland GS]] standard.		:[[Roland GS]] standard.
			;MFX
			:Refers to multi-effects on the [[Roland XV-3080]]<ref>[https://static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/XV-3080_OM.pdf Roland XV-3080 Owner's Manual], page 196.</ref> and [[Roland XV-5080\|XV-5080]]<ref>[https://static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/XV-5080_OM.pdf Roland XV-5080 Owner's Manual], page 306.</ref>, as well as other [[Roland XV series\|XV series]] devices. See also EFX (above).
	;MIDI		;MIDI
	:Musical Instrument Digital Interface. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIDI Wikipedia's article on MIDI may be helpful].		:Musical Instrument Digital Interface. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIDI Wikipedia's article on MIDI may be helpful].

Hikari no yume: mention it EFX extends to the rest of the JV series\

2024-09-07T22:17:05Z

mention it EFX extends to the rest of the JV series\

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	:Control Change. A MIDI message that represents adjusting a "controller", e.g. turning a modwheel. Used both for the MIDI message and for the numbered controllers that the messages use. [[GM–GS–XG quick reference]] lists some CCs.		:Control Change. A MIDI message that represents adjusting a "controller", e.g. turning a modwheel. Used both for the MIDI message and for the numbered controllers that the messages use. [[GM–GS–XG quick reference]] lists some CCs.
	;EFX		;EFX
	:Multi-effects processor found in the [[Roland JV-1080]]<ref>[https://static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/JV-1080_OM.pdf Roland JV-1080 Owner's Manual], page 83.</ref> ~~among other things~~. The same acronym also appears a few times in the [[Roland SC-88 Pro]]'s manual,<ref>[https://static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/SC-88PRO_OM.pdf Roland SC-88 Pro Owner's Manual], pages 56, 92, and 202.</ref> and it features similar multi-effects, so it might refer to the same thing in its case also.		:Multi-effects processor found in the [[Roland JV-1080]]<ref>[https://static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/JV-1080_OM.pdf Roland JV-1080 Owner's Manual], page 83.</ref> and later [[Roland JV series\|JV series]] devices. The same acronym also appears a few times in the [[Roland SC-88 Pro]]'s manual,<ref>[https://static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/SC-88PRO_OM.pdf Roland SC-88 Pro Owner's Manual], pages 56, 92, and 202.</ref> and it features similar multi-effects, so it might refer to the same thing in its case also.
	;GM		;GM
	;GM1		;GM1

Hikari no yume: Add EFX

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Add EFX

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	;CC		;CC
	:Control Change. A MIDI message that represents adjusting a "controller", e.g. turning a modwheel. Used both for the MIDI message and for the numbered controllers that the messages use. [[GM–GS–XG quick reference]] lists some CCs.		:Control Change. A MIDI message that represents adjusting a "controller", e.g. turning a modwheel. Used both for the MIDI message and for the numbered controllers that the messages use. [[GM–GS–XG quick reference]] lists some CCs.
			;EFX
			:Multi-effects processor found in the [[Roland JV-1080]]<ref>[https://static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/JV-1080_OM.pdf Roland JV-1080 Owner's Manual], page 83.</ref> among other things. The same acronym also appears a few times in the [[Roland SC-88 Pro]]'s manual,<ref>[https://static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/SC-88PRO_OM.pdf Roland SC-88 Pro Owner's Manual], pages 56, 92, and 202.</ref> and it features similar multi-effects, so it might refer to the same thing in its case also.
	;GM		;GM
	;GM1		;GM1
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	;XG		;XG
	:[[Yamaha XG]] standard.		:[[Yamaha XG]] standard.

			== References ==
			<references />

Hikari no yume: the while the had had the had had the the the had a better effect on the hikari

2024-09-04T23:20:41Z

the while the had had the had had the the the had a better effect on the hikari

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	:Channel Aftertouch or Channel Pressure (abbreviation from Roland documentation). A MIDI message that is sent by some keyboards with "aftertouch" features. It can also be used like a CC-style controller in some cases.		:Channel Aftertouch or Channel Pressure (abbreviation from Roland documentation). A MIDI message that is sent by some keyboards with "aftertouch" features. It can also be used like a CC-style controller in some cases.
	;CC		;CC
	:Control Change. A MIDI message that represents adjusting a "controller", e.g. turning a modwheel. Used both for the MIDI message and for ~~the~~ the numbered controllers that the messages use. [[GM–GS–XG quick reference]] lists some CCs.		:Control Change. A MIDI message that represents adjusting a "controller", e.g. turning a modwheel. Used both for the MIDI message and for the numbered controllers that the messages use. [[GM–GS–XG quick reference]] lists some CCs.
	;GM		;GM
	;GM1		;GM1

Hikari no yume: mention CAf is a Roland thing

2024-08-30T09:39:33Z

mention CAf is a Roland thing

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	;CAF/CAf		;CAF/CAf
	:Channel Aftertouch or Channel Pressure. A MIDI message that is sent by some keyboards with "aftertouch" features. It can also be used like a CC-style controller in some cases.		:Channel Aftertouch or Channel Pressure (abbreviation from Roland documentation). A MIDI message that is sent by some keyboards with "aftertouch" features. It can also be used like a CC-style controller in some cases.
	;CC		;CC
	:Control Change. A MIDI message that represents adjusting a "controller", e.g. turning a modwheel. Used both for the MIDI message and for the the numbered controllers that the messages use. [[GM–GS–XG quick reference]] lists some CCs.		:Control Change. A MIDI message that represents adjusting a "controller", e.g. turning a modwheel. Used both for the MIDI message and for the the numbered controllers that the messages use. [[GM–GS–XG quick reference]] lists some CCs.

Hikari no yume: link to SMF standard

2024-08-30T09:14:19Z

link to SMF standard

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	:[[Roland Sound Canvas]] series.		:[[Roland Sound Canvas]] series.
	;SMF		;SMF
	:Standard MIDI File. The standard format for MIDI files (usually have the ".mid" extension).		:Standard MIDI File. The standard format for MIDI files (usually have the ".mid" extension). [https://midi.org/standard-midi-files The standard can be downloaded from midi.org] (free after logging in).
	;TVA		;TVA
	:Time Variable Amplifier. Roland's name for the "amplifer" controlled by the volume envelope on e.g. SC devices. Parameters with "TVA" in the name have something to do with volume/amplitude.		:Time Variable Amplifier. Roland's name for the "amplifer" controlled by the volume envelope on e.g. SC devices. Parameters with "TVA" in the name have something to do with volume/amplitude.

Hikari no yume: add SMF

2024-08-30T09:13:06Z

add SMF

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	;SC		;SC
	:[[Roland Sound Canvas]] series.		:[[Roland Sound Canvas]] series.
			;SMF
			:Standard MIDI File. The standard format for MIDI files (usually have the ".mid" extension).
	;TVA		;TVA
	:Time Variable Amplifier. Roland's name for the "amplifer" controlled by the volume envelope on e.g. SC devices. Parameters with "TVA" in the name have something to do with volume/amplitude.		:Time Variable Amplifier. Roland's name for the "amplifer" controlled by the volume envelope on e.g. SC devices. Parameters with "TVA" in the name have something to do with volume/amplitude.