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GLOSSARY
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This Glossary contains definitions of terms as used in the DMX Manual.
BEAT VALUE
The note value of the time signature. In a time signature of 3/4,
the BEAT VALUE is equal to a quarter note, and there are three
quarter notes per measure.
CLICK VALUE
The note value of the metronome click. The CLICK VALUE may be the
same or different than the BEAT VALUE.
CONTROL VOLTAGE
An electrical signal which can be used as an input to Voltage
Controllable devices such as Oscillators, Filters, Amplifiers, etc.
DATA
DATA is the information that is processed by the MICROPROCESSOR. It
is stored in an ADDRESS.
DEFAULT
The result of not making decisions concerning parameters in the DMX.
If you do not specify how long a sequence is to be for example, the
DMX will DEFAULT and specify that the length is to be two bars.
EPROM
This acronym stands for Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory,
which is exactly what it is, a memory chip that is programmed at the
factory with a computer program. Once programmed, the memory can
only be read by the MICROPROCESSOR, and can not be written into like
the Random Access Memories (RAM).
EVENT
Any number of drums that are played on the same beat. The DMX has
the capacity to store 2000 EVENTS, each of which may contain between
1 and 8 notes.
GATE
An electrical signal which can be used to trigger Envelope Generators
and other time dependent devices.
SONG
A combination of sequences.
