Helpful Technical Terms!

Created by Clarimate USA, Modified on Tue, 25 Oct 2022 at 04:56 AM by Clarimate USA

Gain : Generally refers to the volume of an input or output of a device


MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface): A communication protocol used for interaction between an electronic musical instrument (your ClariMate) and a computer or synthesiser. MIDI is explained further in the MIDI section of the manual.


Bluetooth : A wireless communication technology used to transmit data and audio signals over short distances between multiple devices.


DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) : A type of software which lets you record and manipulate audio signals within your computer (GarageBand, Logic, Pro Tools are all DAWs)


VST (Virtual Studio Technology) : A type of software which allows you to integrate virtual synthesisers and effects into your DAW.


Synthesis : The different techniques of generating sound using an electronic source from scratch


Physical Modelling Synthesis : A synthesis technique which uses mathematical models and algorithms to produce realistic, “physics-based” sounds, such as clarinet sounds!

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