Aftertouch | A means of generating a control signal in a synthesizer based on how much pressure is applied to the keys of a MIDI keyboard. |
Arpeggiator | tool that creates arpeggios, which are broken chords played in a repeating sequence of notes. |
DAWless | Refers to music production without the use of a digital audio workstation (DAW). |
MIDI | Musical Instrument Digital Interface. A protocol used for communicating musical information between digital devices. |
CV | Control Voltage. An analog method of controlling synthesizers and other electronic musical instruments. |
Gate | A signal used to trigger an event, such as a note or drum hit. |
Groovebox | a self-contained electronic or digital musical instrument for the production of live, loop-based electronic music with a high degree of user control facilitating improvisation |
Sequencer | A device that records and plays back MIDI or CV data. |
Sampler | A device that records and plays back audio samples. |
Synthesizer | An electronic musical instrument that generates audio signals. |
Drum machine | A device that generates drum sounds. |
Filter | A device that modifies the frequency content of an audio signal. |
Envelope | A set of parameters that control how a sound changes over time. |