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AAF Abbreviation for Advanced Authoring Format. This file format, typically used for
data exchange with Digidesign ProTools software, can be imported and exported by
Logic. It allows multiple audio tracks to be imported, with reference to tracks and
Region position, volume automation included.
accelerando A gradual increase in tempo (see tempo).
AD converter or ADC Short for analog/digital converter; a device that converts an
analog signal to a digital signal.
ADAT Abbreviation for Alesis Digital Audio Tape. The ADAT (supported by Alesis,
Studer, and Fostex) is an eight track digital multitrack cassette recorder that uses an S-
VHS video tape to record audio at 16 or 20 bit depth. The optical port allows the
parallel transmission of all eight audio channels.
ADAT optical Optical interface for parallel transmission of eight audio channels via
fiber-optic cable. Now the established standard for digital multi-channel interfaces.
Sometimes called the lightpipe.
AES/EBU Short for Audio Engineering Society/European Broadcasting Union; this is the
associations standard transmission format for professional stereo digital audio signals
The format is similar to S/P-DIF, but uses balanced line drivers at a higher voltage.
Depending on the type of devices involved, AES/EBU and S/P-DIF coaxial interfaces can
communicate directly.
aftertouch MIDI data-type generated by pressure on keys after they have been struck.
There are two types: Channel aftertouch, the value of which is measured by a full
length keyboard sensor. It affects all played notes. Polyphonic aftertouch (rare) is
individually measured and transmitted for each key. Aftertouch is also known as
pressure.
AIFF Abbreviation for Audio Interchange File Format. A cross-platform file format
supported by a large number of digital video and audio editing applications. AIFF
audio can use a variety of bit depths, but the two most commonly used are 16 bit and
24 bit.
AKAI Common sample format that the EXS24 is compatible with.
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