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Introduction to Beat Making Flashcards

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  1. What does 'quantization' do to MIDI notes in a DAW?

    Answer: Snaps notes to the nearest rhythmic grid position

    Quantization snaps MIDI notes to the nearest position on the timing grid, correcting rhythmic imperfections.

  2. In beat making, what is a 'loop'?

    Answer: A segment of audio or MIDI that repeats seamlessly

    A loop is a section of audio or MIDI designed to repeat continuously without audible breaks.

  3. What is the role of a 'hi-hat' in a standard drum pattern?

    Answer: Creates rhythmic subdivisions, often on every eighth or sixteenth note

    Hi-hats typically fill subdivisions between kick and snare hits, driving the rhythmic feel of a beat.

  4. Which of the following best describes 'velocity' in MIDI programming?

    Answer: How hard a note is struck, affecting its loudness

    MIDI velocity corresponds to how forcefully a key is pressed, typically controlling a note's volume or intensity.

  5. What does 'panning' do in a beat-making mix?

    Answer: Positions sounds in the stereo field from left to right

    Panning places audio signals at different positions across the left-right stereo spectrum to create width.

  6. What is a 'one-shot' sample in beat making?

    Answer: A single, non-looping audio clip triggered once per hit

    A one-shot is an audio sample that plays through once from start to finish without looping.

  7. Which component of a DAW allows you to arrange different sections of a beat (intro, verse, chorus) in order?

    Answer: The arrangement/timeline view

    The arrangement or timeline view in a DAW is where you place and order clips to build a full song structure.