Waldorf AFB 16 User Manual - page 37
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AFB16 User´s Manual
Panning
The process of changing the signal's position within the
stereo panorama.
Pitchbend
Pitchbend is a MIDI message. Although pitchbend
messages are similar in function to control change
messages, they are a distinct type of message. The reason
for this distinction is that the resolution of a pitchbend
message is substantially higher than that of a conventional
Controller message. The human ear is exceptionally
sensitive to deviations in pitch, so the higher resolution is
used because it relays pitchbend information more
accurately.
Program Change
These are MIDI messages that switch sound programs.
Program numbers 1 through 128 can be changed via
program change messages.
Release
An envelope parameter. The term "Release" describes the
descent rate of an envelope to its minimum value after a
trigger is terminated. The Release phase begins
immediately after the trigger is terminated, regardless of
the envelope's current status. For instance, the Release
phase may be initiated during the Attack phase.
Resonance
Resonance is an important filter parameter. It emphasizes
a narrow bandwidth around the filter cutoff frequency by
amplifing these frequencies. This is one of the most
popular methods of manipulating sounds. If you
substantially increase the resonance, i.e, to a level where
the filter begins self-oscillation, then it will generate a
relatively clean sine waveform.
Sustain
An envelope parameter. The term "Sustain" describes the
level of an envelope that remains constant after it has run
through the Attack and Decay phases. Sustain lasts until
the trigger is terminated.
System Exclusive Data
System exclusive data allow access to the heart of a MIDI
device. They enable access to data and functions that no
other MIDI messages are able to address. "Exclusive" in
this context means that these data pertain only to one
device type or model. Every device has unique system
exclusive data. The most common applications for SysEx
data include transfer of entire memories and complete
control of a device via a computer.