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Newbie dude
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What the heck does that mean? Does that mean the synhesizer only has 16 instruments to choose from?
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johnnymegabyte
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"16 voice" probably means 16 MIDI channels. This doesn't necessarily mean poliphany.
Poliphany is simultaneous notes that can be played, such as 16, 32 or 64 notes at once.
But if it's "16 voice", then it may imply 16 notes at once, and somewhat of a typo (?)
Do some reading on MIDI Basics.
Poliphany is simultaneous notes that can be played, such as 16, 32 or 64 notes at once.
But if it's "16 voice", then it may imply 16 notes at once, and somewhat of a typo (?)
Do some reading on MIDI Basics.
DavidK
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It means the synth can play up to 16 notes at one time.
In some synths, a complex patch may require 2 "notes", so you can only play 8 notes with that patch. If its a multi-timbral synth, you can play ( with the help of a sequencer) UP to 16 tracks if you only use one note on each.
You must be looking at an older synth or perhaps an analog emulation one. Most modern synths ( like a Roland or Korg) will have at leat 64 note polyphony, unless it is designed for a dedicated purpose ( like a fancy one with a zillion knobs for fat, analog sounds).
In some synths, a complex patch may require 2 "notes", so you can only play 8 notes with that patch. If its a multi-timbral synth, you can play ( with the help of a sequencer) UP to 16 tracks if you only use one note on each.
You must be looking at an older synth or perhaps an analog emulation one. Most modern synths ( like a Roland or Korg) will have at leat 64 note polyphony, unless it is designed for a dedicated purpose ( like a fancy one with a zillion knobs for fat, analog sounds).
ssscientist
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Uh....yeah.johnnymegabyte said:
I'm trying to figure out a way to say this in the least offensive way...
Maybe if I just use lots of smileys
...Before you try to answer any more midi questions, here are links to three good articles on midi basics - part one and part two and part three.
altitude909
Best Advice Ever: RTFM
sssc...Lol..
Newbie Dude: What synth are you talking about?
This might clear things up a little:
Polyphony = How many voices (i.e. how many keys can you press at once and still get sounds from each one) can the synth play at once?
Multitimberalality = The ability of said synth to play multiple patches at once (via different MIDI channels), this is governed by the synths polyphony
Newbie Dude: What synth are you talking about?
This might clear things up a little:
Polyphony = How many voices (i.e. how many keys can you press at once and still get sounds from each one) can the synth play at once?
Multitimberalality = The ability of said synth to play multiple patches at once (via different MIDI channels), this is governed by the synths polyphony
N
Newbie dude
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it's a software synthesizer that comes with cubase.