Sound Synthesis and Sampling: Master Sound Design with Synths and Samplers

Question 1

What is the term for the technique used to create a smooth transition between two different samples?

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Crossfading

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Quantizing

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Interpolation

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Resampling

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a method of sound synthesis?

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MIDI

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Subtractive synthesis

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Wavetable synthesis

Question 3

Which option is NOT a recognised method of sound synthesis?

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Additive sampling

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Additive synthesis

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Subtractive synthesis

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Frequency modulation synthesis

Question 4

What is the main function of an oscillator in a synthesizer?

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To generate sound waves

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To filter out unwanted frequencies

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To amplify the sound signal

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To record and playback sampled sounds

Question 5

How does subtractive synthesis differ from additive synthesis?

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Subtractive synthesis commences with a full sound and removes frequencies, while additive synthesis starts with a basic sound and adds frequencies in.

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Additive synthesis commences with a full sound and removes frequencies, while subtractive synthesis starts with a basic sound and adds frequencies in.

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Both subtractive and additive synthesis commence with a full sound and add frequencies in.

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Both subtractive and additive synthesis commence with a basic sound and remove frequencies.

Question 6

What is the primary function of a low-pass filter in sound synthesis?

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To eliminate high frequencies

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To increase low frequencies

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To create a resonant effect

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To reverse the polarity of the sound

Question 7

What is the primary function of a sampler?

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To manipulate and replay existing sounds

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To generate new sounds from scratch

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To control other synthesizers

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To record and edit audio

Question 8

Which of the following parameters does NOT influence the envelope of a synthesized sound?

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Cutoff

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Attack

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Release

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Decay

Question 9

What type of synthesizer uses a physical model to generate sound?

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Physical modeling synthesizer

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Analog synthesizer

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Digital synthesizer

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Subtractive synthesizer

Question 10

Which technique can be used to create polyphonic sounds from a monophonic synthesizer?

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Unison

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Polyphonic aftertouch

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Arpeggiation

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Legato

Question 11

What is the role of a sequencer in sound synthesis?

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To control the output of synthesizers

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To generate MIDI data

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To edit and loop sound samples

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To process audio in real-time

Question 12

Which of the following audio formats is commonly used to store samples?

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WAV

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MIDI

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XML

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JSON

Question 13

How do a low-pass filter and a high-pass filter differ?

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A low-pass filter attenuates high frequencies, while a high-pass filter attenuates low frequencies

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A low-pass filter allows low frequencies to pass, while a high-pass filter allows high frequencies to pass

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A low-pass filter boosts high frequencies, while a high-pass filter boosts low frequencies

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There is no difference between a low-pass filter and a high-pass filter

Question 14

Which MIDI message is used to control pitch?

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Note on

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Program change

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Pitch bend

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Sustain pedal

Question 15

How do envelopes influence the sound created by a synthesizer?

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Envelopes modify the sound's amplitude and other parameters over time.

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Envelopes control the sound's pitch.

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Envelopes determine the waveform type produced by the sound.

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Envelopes apply effects like reverb and delay to the sound.

Question 16

Which of the following waveforms is NOT a basic waveform used in sound synthesis?

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White Noise

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Square

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Sine

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Triangle

Question 17

What is the correct term for the process of converting an analog sound into a digital format?

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Sampling

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Digitization

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Compressing

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Quantization

Question 18

Which of the following parameters is controlled by an envelope generator in a synthesizer?

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Amplitude

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Frequency

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Effects

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Timbre

Question 19

What is the primary benefit of using multiple oscillators in a synthesizer?

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Increased harmonic complexity and richness

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Improved clarity and definition

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Enhanced dynamic range

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Reduced noise levels

Question 20

What is the purpose of using random or unpredictable elements in sound synthesis?

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To create noise or unexpected sonic effects

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To enhance the clarity and definition of sounds

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To reduce the overall file size

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To simplify the synthesis process

Question 21

What is the general term for the combination of hardware and software components used to create, manipulate, and record synthesized and sampled sounds?

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Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)

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Synthesizer

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Sampler

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Studio

Question 22

What is the term for the process of creating sound by combining multiple waveforms?

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Additive synthesis

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Subtractive synthesis

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Wavetable synthesis

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Frequency modulation synthesis

Question 23

Which type of filter is commonly used to remove unwanted high-frequency content from a sound?

Accepted Answer

Low-pass filter

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Band-pass filter

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High-pass filter

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Notch filter

Question 24

What is the purpose of an envelope generator in a synthesizer?

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To control the amplitude of a sound over time.

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To generate random waveforms.

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To create stereo effects.

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To modulate the pitch of a sound.

Question 25

What is the primary advantage of using a sampler instead of a synthesizer?

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It allows for the creation of sounds based on real-world recordings.

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It is more versatile in terms of sonic possibilities.

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It is easier to learn and use.

Question 26

What is the purpose of a sequencer in music production?

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To arrange and automate musical elements over time.

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To record and edit audio.

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To generate musical ideas.