Ableton
What does the red clock button do?
It arms a track.
(Enables input from your sound source to be recorded in Ableton)
What kind of software is Ableton?
A DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)
What do small Roman numerals mean when discussing chords?
Capital indicates Major (IV), lowercase indicates minor (vi)
What is the microphone cable we worked with called?
XLR
What is the other window called when you open Ableton?
The mix window.
Technically, it is called the "Session View." But "mix window" is broader.
What is a chord progression?
A series of chords, within a certain key, over time.
What does MIDI stand for?
Multi-Instrument-Digital-Interface
What is the piece of hardware called that we send a signal to in order to boost something's volume?
Pre-Amps
What is reverb?
The continuation of a sound in a large space.
A digital simulation of various spaces.
What is the purpose of effects?
To add colour, sparkle and originality to your music.
How many notes per scale?
Seven notes per scale.
What is the microphone with the grill on it called?
(It is the most common vocal mic)
Shure SM58