Digital Audio Workstations for Music Production: A Comprehensive Guide for Year 8 Students

Question 1

What is a key feature of a DAW?

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Recording and editing multiple audio tracks

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Limited MIDI support

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Designed for live sound engineering

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a basic component of a digital audio workstation (DAW)?

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Microphone

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Sequencer

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Mixer

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Virtual instrument

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of recording audio tracks in a DAW?

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To capture and store musical performances

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To generate virtual instruments

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To mix and enhance audio

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To edit and manipulate audio files

Question 4

Which tool within a DAW allows for adjusting the volume and panning of individual tracks?

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Mixer

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Sequencer

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Editor

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Transport controls

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a commonly used audio effect in music production?

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Quantization

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Reverb

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Delay

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Compression

Question 6

What is the primary difference between a sample and a loop in music production?

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Samples are short snippets of audio, while loops are longer and can repeat.

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Loops are short snippets of audio, while samples are longer and can repeat.

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Samples can only be used for percussion, while loops can be used for any type of audio.

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Loops can only be used for percussion, while samples can be used for any type of audio.

Question 7

What is the main function of a MIDI editor within a DAW?

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Creating and modifying MIDI data

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Recording and editing audio

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Mixing and mastering tracks

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Creating virtual instruments

Question 8

What is the primary purpose of using a sequencer in a DAW?

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To arrange musical patterns

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To record audio

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To apply effects to audio

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To mix multiple audio tracks

Question 9

How does audio editing differ from audio recording in a DAW?

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Recording captures audio, while editing modifies it

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Editing captures audio, while recording modifies it

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There is no difference between recording and editing

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Recording is done in MIDI format, while editing is done in WAV format

Question 10

What is the primary use of a MIDI keyboard in conjunction with a DAW?

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To play and create musical notes

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To record and edit audio

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To enhance audio with effects

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To combine multiple audio tracks

Question 11

What is the function of a mixer in a DAW?

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To control the levels and panning of audio tracks

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To capture audio

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To process audio with effects

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To arrange musical patterns

Question 12

What is the primary purpose of recording audio in a DAW?

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To capture and store sound

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To edit and mix audio

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To add effects to audio

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To create new instruments

Question 13

Which of the following file formats is commonly used to store audio in a DAW?

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WAV

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MIDI

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JPEG

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DOCX

Question 14

What is the key difference between MIDI and audio data in a DAW?

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MIDI data contains instructions for creating sound, while audio data is a recording of sound.

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MIDI data is a recording of sound, while audio data contains instructions for creating sound.

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MIDI data and audio data are the same thing.

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MIDI data is more complex than audio data.

Question 15

Which of the following is **NOT** a common use for a DAW in the music industry?

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Teaching music theory

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Recording and producing music

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Creating sound effects for films and television

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Mixing and mastering live performances

Question 16

What is the difference between a track and a clip in a DAW?

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A track contains multiple clips, while a clip is a single piece of audio or MIDI data.

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A clip contains multiple tracks, while a track is a single piece of audio or MIDI data.

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A track and a clip are the same thing.

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A track is more complex than a clip.

Question 17

What is the primary role of a sequencer in a DAW?

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Create and edit MIDI data

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Mix and process audio

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Control audio playback

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Display visual representations of music

Question 18

What is the primary function of a MIDI controller in a DAW?

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Control virtual instruments using MIDI data

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Record audio directly into the DAW

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Edit MIDI data in the sequencer

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Mix and process audio

Question 19

What is the key difference between a sample and a loop in music production?

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Samples are short audio clips, while loops are longer and repeat continuously

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Loops are short audio clips, while samples are longer and do not repeat continuously

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There is no difference between samples and loops

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Samples are audio recordings, while loops are MIDI sequences

Question 20

Which of the following is **not** a component of a digital audio workstation (DAW)?

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Video editor

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Sequencer

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Audio editor

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Effects processor

Question 21

What is the main purpose of a sequencer in a DAW?

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To arrange and play musical notes

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To record and edit audio

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To apply effects to audio

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To mix multiple audio tracks

Question 22

What is the purpose of EQ in audio editing?

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To adjust the balance of frequencies

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To remove unwanted noise

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To add distortion

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To change the pitch of audio

Question 23

Which of the following is a popular software synthesizer used in DAWs?

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Serum

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Logic Pro X

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Cubase

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FL Studio

Question 24

What is the role of a compressor in audio production?

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To reduce the dynamic range of audio

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To increase the volume of audio

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To add reverb

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To remove sibilance

Question 25

Which of the following file formats is used for lossless audio compression?

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FLAC

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MP3

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WAV

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AAC

Question 26

Which component is NOT found in a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)?

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Synthesizer

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Sequencer

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Audio editor

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Piano roll

Question 27

What is the main function of a sequencer in a DAW?

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To arrange and edit MIDI notes and events

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To record and edit audio clips

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To apply effects to audio

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To create drum patterns

Question 28

Which type of audio effect can be used to simulate the sound of a large room or hall?

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Reverb

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Delay

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Chorus

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Distortion

Question 29

Which of the following file formats is commonly used to export high-quality audio from a DAW?

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WAV

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MP3

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MIDI

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XML

Question 30

What is the purpose of using a piano roll in a DAW?

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To create and edit MIDI data, representing musical notes and events

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To record and edit audio

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To apply effects to audio

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To create drum patterns

Question 31

Which of the following is a standard mixing technique used to adjust the balance and spread of audio signals in a stereo field?

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Panning

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Equalization

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Compression

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Reverb

Question 32

What is the primary function of a drum machine in a DAW?

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To create and edit drum patterns and rhythms

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To record and edit audio

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To apply effects to audio

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To create MIDI data

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a built-in component of a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)?

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Microphone

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Timeline

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Mixer

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Piano roll

Question 34

What is the main purpose of using the 'quantize' function in a DAW?

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To align recorded notes to a specific rhythm or grid

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To create smooth transitions between audio clips

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To add effects to audio tracks

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To record multiple audio tracks simultaneously

Question 35

What is a key advantage of using a MIDI keyboard with a DAW?

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It allows for more precise control over note timing and duration

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It provides a more realistic performance experience

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It simplifies the process of recording audio

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It eliminates the need for a microphone

Question 36

What is the main difference between a virtual instrument and a sample in music production?

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Virtual instruments are created using synthesis techniques, while samples are recorded from real instruments

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Virtual instruments are real instruments that have been recorded and stored in the computer, while samples are synthesized sounds

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Samples are real instruments that have been recorded and stored in the computer, while virtual instruments are synthesized sounds

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There is no difference between a virtual instrument and a sample

Question 37

What is the primary purpose of a session file in a DAW?

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To store all of the project settings, audio files, and effects

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To store only the audio files for a project

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To store only the project settings for a project

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To store only the effects used in a project

Question 38

What is the main purpose of mastering audio in music production?

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Enhance the audio's overall quality

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Increase the audio's volume

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Remove unwanted noise

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Create a new version of the song

Question 39

What is the main purpose of gain staging in a DAW?

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To prevent distortion and maintain sound quality

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To increase the volume of the audio

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To add effects to the audio

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To balance the levels of different audio tracks

Question 40

In a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), what are the two primary methods for recording audio?

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Live recording and overdubbing

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Sampling and sequencing

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Synthesizing and mixing

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Arranging and mastering

Question 41

In a digital audio workstation (DAW), what are the instruments that create sound electronically called?

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Virtual instruments

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Physical instruments

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MIDI instruments

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Hardware instruments

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a component found within a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)?

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Microphone

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Sequencer

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Transport Controls

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Mixer

Question 43

Within a DAW, what is the primary function of a sequencer?

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Arrange and edit MIDI data.

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Record and  edit audio.

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Mix and master tracks.

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Add effects to tracks.

Question 44

Which of the following options is an audio file format?

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MP3

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PNG

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MIDI

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XML

Question 45

What is the primary purpose of utilizing effects within a DAW?

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Enhance and modify the sound of audio tracks.

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Organize MIDI data.

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Record audio.

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Mix multiple tracks together.

Question 46

Which of the following options represents a common task typically performed using a DAW?

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Mixing audio tracks

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Creating a mathematical equation

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Designing a 3D model

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Writing a persuasive essay

Question 47

Could you explain the difference between a MIDI track and an audio track in the context of a DAW?

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A MIDI track contains data that controls virtual instruments, while an audio track contains a recording of sound.

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MIDI tracks are solely used to record vocals, while audio tracks are used for instruments only.

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Audio tracks can be edited and manipulated, while MIDI tracks cannot.

Question 48

Which of the following options is a professional-grade DAW used by musicians in a studio setting?

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Ableton Live

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Adobe Photoshop

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Microsoft Word

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Google Chrome

Question 49

What is a VST plugin?

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A software module that expands the functionality of a DAW by adding new features or effects.

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A type of guitar pedal used to modify the sound of an electric guitar.

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A specific file format used for storing audio recordings.

Question 50

What is the term used to describe the process of combining and adjusting multiple audio tracks into a single balanced stereo mix?

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Mixing

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Arranging

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Sequencing

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Mastering