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1

How do you add the Ra library to the Play engine?
- Open a browser, locate soundsonline.com, and add your library under ‘Installations and Registration'. A window will pop up asking for your administrative password. Enter your password and the Play engine will see the library.
- Located the System Menu item for the Play engine, click on it, then choose the library from the dropdown menu.
- In the finder window, find the Ra Play engine icon. Under ‘Services', add the Ra library to the Play engine.
- Control-click in the lower left library area in the browser window, and add the library location.
2

Where are the two places that you can assign convolution reverb in Ghostwriter?
- in the browser and in the articulations screen
- in the articulations area and the browser
- in the Player window, and the FX section of the mixer on the master bus
- on individual mixer channels, and in the browser area
3

What is mid-side processing?
- Mid-side processing is when the center speaker in an LCR speaker array can be used to accentuate the panning of a sound from left to right. This is achieved by attenuating the amplitude of a signal as it passed through the center speaker.
- Mid-Side processing is an imaging process that is created when some audio from the left and right channel is selectively swapped to create a more compelling stereo image
- Mid-Side processing is a process where the audio material that is exactly the same between the left and right channel is separated from the content that is different in both channels to be processed independently
- Mid-Side processing was used in the ‘60s to emulate the effect of a player double-tracking their part to tape to create a more interesting stereo effect
4

What is the difference between ‘Live' and ‘Element' instruments?
- ‘Live' instruments were recorded acoustically and are contiguous performances of the instruments' articulations. ‘Elements' are sound elements of the performance mapped across the keyboard.
- ‘Live' instruments are acoustically recorded in an open studio space with microphones. ‘Elements' are individual articulations that are recorded direct through a recording console and DI.
- Live' instruments are meant to be switch articulations via the DAW in real time using velocity and mod wheel, and elements are all of the individual articulations available by keyswitches.
- ‘Live' instruments are played live by real players in a real space and recoded with microphones. ‘Elements' are synthesized components that are created by a computer model.
5

What is the difference between a ‘drummer perspective' and ‘audience perspective'?
- Drummer Perspective is when the kit is recorded and mixed very dry, as if in the studio with the drummer on playback.
- Drummer perspective usually has the hi hat to the left and the floor tom on the right, giving the impression that we are standing behind the drummer. Audience perspective is exactly the opposite.
- Drummer perspective is a 3D rotational system that allows for 3 dimensional placement of the drum kit.
- Audience perspective gives the impression that we are far away from a drummer, giving more room and Overhead sound to the kit overall.
6

What is one of the ways that Middle Eastern instruments differ from similar western counterparts?
- Intonation and Character
- They are not different at all. This is a western presumption
- Played in a ‘Di Gamba' style, rather than under the chin
- Color and weight
7

When using the African drums in Ra, how are the different drums laid out in the keyboard?
- The higher frequency elements are usually found in the the higher octaves, including stick effects. The lower octaves are usually lower pitched drum elements.
- The drums are laid out according to the General MIDI protocol for drum set.
- The drums are laid out in a tritone starting from C. Each ensuing white note on the keyboard has a tritone family member that plays the round robin articulation of the instrument type.
- The drums are laid out in a chromatic fashion, low drums on black keys and higher pitched elements on white keys.
8

What are the ‘J37' Channel strips in ProDrummer?
- The J37 channel strips are to be used in conjunction with the other channel strips as a resonating membrane. Sympathetic reverberation is provided by a mathematical model of a 2 dimensional membrane
- The J37 was a specific german microphone that was used to record certain drum elements. Often described as a ‘condenser that sounds like a dynamic mic'.
- They were designed by Joe Chiccarelli as drum elements that had been recorded to tape. These elements should be used instead of the clean elements if wanted, for they may cause phase issues due to wow and flutter.
- The J37 Denotes the type of drum shell that is being used. It is from Joe's custom Maple kit that he brought into EastWest for his sessions.
9

Where do you take care of the panning of individual articulations?
- In the browser when the library is first being selected.
- In the Player, under the panning menu item.
- Only in the mixer.
- In the Player's articulation window.
10

Sometimes, instruments will load very quickly in Ghostwriter, and others will take a bit longer. What's the deal?
- Some instruments were created using compressed audio files types, while others were created using PCM audio files.
- Some instrument variations are being created simply by different production techniques. The samples loaded are common. These variations don't have to reload samples.
- Instruments that are loading quickly are automatically loading into RAM. Be sure to check your RAM buffer after they load.
- Instruments created in an older version of play may load a bit slowly due to the new Play architecture.
11

Why do some of the instruments in Ra have the same pitched note an octave apart?
- The octave is the next harmonic in the harmonic series that can be accentuated for clarity
- This allows for easy tremolo of an instrument, or things like up/down picking.
- The octaves are a safety device. If the lower octave sounds are overwhelmed by polyphony, Then the upper octaves take the load away from the lower systems.
- Having the instrument spaced out in octaves is a design decision that seems to help guitarists feel more comfortable
12

How are groups used in MOR2 drums?
- Groups are used to route the audio to the multiple outputs of the mixer section.
- The groups are used for mixer automation in the mixer section, and are triggered by the automation mode of your DAW.
- The MOR2 drums are created as a multi-timbral instrument that has different groups that are assigned to the same channel. This makes selecting different groups of drums much easier for mixing and matching kits.
- Groups are a way to normalize the volume levels across multiple mixer channels in the mixer section. Rather like an automated compressor.
13

How do you use the ‘Elements' version of the Telecaster library?
- The elements are selected via mod wheel and velocity.
- The elements are selected via keyswitching.
- In the Player, you need to select which articulations to use for the instrument. These can be blended in creative ways.
- The elements are selected via mod wheel.
14

In the J160 instruments, what does the keyswitching provide the player?
- Down Strums
- Strumming vs. picking
- Different Chord types
- Up Strums
15

What is preset morph?
- Preset Morph is a modulation matrix where various modulators may be assigned to parameter values
- Preset morph allows you to switch between different snapshots of Ohmicide, smoothly transitioning from one snapshot setting to another
- Preset morph allows for the randomization of Ohmicide's settings via an XY pad
- Preset Morph is a way of altering the settings of Ohmicide over time using an envelope
16

Where is the articulation list located?
- In the browser in the center column of the screen
- In the Player in the upper left menu under ‘More...'
- In the Player in the lower right hand corner
- In the mixer to the far right in the bus section
17

What causes a frame drum to sound more prominent in the mid-range rather than deep and resonant?
- Dampening the head with tape
- Playing with a plain strike
- Playing with a muting hand
- Playing near the edge
18

When the Play browser is loading ProDrummer, how does the GUI change?
- There is no keyboard at the bottom of the interface
- The libraries are hidden behind a disclosure triangle
- The browser is replaced by aa OS X finder window
- The browser is organized by icon instead of column
19

What is Ohmicide?
- A muti-band saturation plugin
- A multiband de-esser
- A multiband compressor
- A limited-band dynamic equalizer
20

How do you determine the way the outputs of ProDrummer are going to be assigned in Play and your DAW?
- The outputs are activated in the Play's Player view, reflected in the browser view, then cabled to your DAW via ReWire.
- ProDrummer's outputs are changed directly in the mixer section. The input of the audio that is coming from Play is allocated in your DAW depending on how you chose the plugin to open.
- The outputs of ProDrummer are automatically assigned depending on the physical outputs and inputs of your audio interface. These are also reflected in the DAW.
- The outputs are set for each channel of ProDrummer, and they dynamically allocate depending on what DAW and audio interface you are using.
21

What effects are most commonly found in the Player regardless of library? (Excluding ProDrummer)
- Delay, Modulation, LFO
- Reverb, Filter, and an amp envelope
- Chorus, Flanger and Phaser
- Articulations, Distortion, and Spectral Delay
22

How do you create a drum arrangement in ProDrummer?
- Open the Groove tab, then drag the grooves to the tracks area of logic
- Grooves can be dragged into the timeline from the browser
- Grooves can be dragged into the ProDrummer timeline from the Finder window
- Open the Grooves tab, pick a groove via the browser, then drag that groove to the ProDrummer Timeline
23

What is the Mod wheel most frequently assigned to in Ra?
- The Mod wheel is frequently used to change the filter cutoff dynamically
- The Mod Wheel is usually assigned to pitch
- The mod wheel is usually assigned to the LFO speed
24

What is the best way to get great performance out of the MOR2 Basses?
- Basses in the MOR2 library were coded to make your piano keyboard function more like a bass. The keys of the keyboard are broken up into 4 sets of chromatic scales, a fourth apart from each other.
- The Basses in MOR2 will groove automatically when you strike a key, playing a rhythm determined by your velocity. The higher the velocity, the more intense the performance.
- Set their polyphony to a single note. This will create a very convincing performance due to the legato sensing in the instrument.
- The basses in MOR2 were meant to be played with a stringed input controller and are set automatically to multi-mono for convincing response.
25

What is peculiar about the stereo sounds in Ministry of Rock?
- The left side and right side are dry and wet signals, summed together in an auxiliary channel
- The left side and the right side are 180 degrees out of phase
- The left and the right side are recorded using different recording setups
- The left and right side are using the Haas effect to create a stereo image

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How do you add the Ra library to the Play engine?

Where are the two places that you can assign convolution reverb in Ghostwriter?

What is mid-side processing?

What is the difference between ‘Live' and ‘Element' instruments?

What is the difference between a ‘drummer perspective' and ‘audience perspective'?

What is one of the ways that Middle Eastern instruments differ from similar western counterparts?

When using the African drums in Ra, how are the different drums laid out in the keyboard?

What are the ‘J37' Channel strips in ProDrummer?

Where do you take care of the panning of individual articulations?

Sometimes, instruments will load very quickly in Ghostwriter, and others will take a bit longer. What's the deal?

Why do some of the instruments in Ra have the same pitched note an octave apart?

How are groups used in MOR2 drums?

How do you use the ‘Elements' version of the Telecaster library?

In the J160 instruments, what does the keyswitching provide the player?

What is preset morph?

Where is the articulation list located?

What causes a frame drum to sound more prominent in the mid-range rather than deep and resonant?

When the Play browser is loading ProDrummer, how does the GUI change?

What is Ohmicide?

How do you determine the way the outputs of ProDrummer are going to be assigned in Play and your DAW?

What effects are most commonly found in the Player regardless of library? (Excluding ProDrummer)

How do you create a drum arrangement in ProDrummer?

What is the Mod wheel most frequently assigned to in Ra?

What is the best way to get great performance out of the MOR2 Basses?

What is peculiar about the stereo sounds in Ministry of Rock?