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ID3 Tag
This is a feature of MP3 technology that gives
the user the possibility of storing information
regarding the MP3 within the MP3 itself. Basically,
there are two types of ID3 tags: the old ID3-Tag,
which is the fundamental tag and also the ID3V3
tag, which is a more developed tag. BPM Studio
supports both formats and gives you the option
to choose the one you want to use. We
recommend using the ID3V3 Tag, because it can
contain much more information than the original
tag. The choice for which tag is used is made in
the program options.
Interface
This is the medium between hardware, software
and the user. Basically, it allows the user to
communicate with the PC in a simple way.
Joint Stereo
This means that the encoder dynamically chooses
an encoding algorithm according to the contents
of the audio file for each separate frame. This
way each frame is encoded with the best possible
quality. The file size is simultaneously reduced
thanks to a better compression ratio. These files
are also known as VBR files. BPM Studio can
play these files without any problems.
Kbit (kilobit)
A kilobit corresponds to 1024 bits (1 kBit = 1024
bits). The BPM Studio glossary definition should
not be confused with the metric system definition
where kilo is 1000.
Metronome
This is a device that utters a fixed or continual
sound (Tick, Whistle or blinking light). It is
primarily used by musicians to maintain a desired
beat or play speed of a title so that it is not slower
or faster than what is designated.
Midi
Midi is a serial communication protocol between
electronic musical instruments and effect devices.
It serves to enlarge the sound capacities of a
device. An example of this would be a PC with
MIDI software.
Glossary
BPM Studio
Modem
This makes it possible for a PC or similar device
to connect to the Internet through a telephone
line. A modem (MOdulator / DEModulator)
transforms digital signals from the PC into ana-
log tones in preparation to send them across
telephone lines. This is needed because
traditional telephone lines can only support ana-
log signals. Modems are mostly used to connect
to the Internet. There are also modems that send
data digitally. An example of this type of modem
is an ISDN modem. ISDN works on a dedicated
digital telephone line instead of an analog line.
Module
Hardware or software that is a part of a bigger
system and represents influences to this system.
A software module is a program that is developed
to take over a specific part of a bigger program.
The virtual Player, Mixer and CD - Player/Encoder
are modules of BPM Studio. These modules are
available in some or all versions of software.
MP3
This is a file format developed by Fraunhofer IIS
in Germany. It contains compressed audio and
ID3 tag information. MP3's are intelligently
compressed and are adapted to the sensibility of
the human hearing and acoustic susceptibility. It
dynamically takes away all of the redundant, non-
essential and not perceptible information and only
stores the necessary information for Hi-fi quality
play. The file size can be minimized to 1/8th and
1/19th of the original Wave file size. Thanks to
the MP3 Format, it was possible for the first time
to transfer music through Internet in Hi-fi quality
with minimal download times. Larger and larger
hard disks make it possible to store more music
titles directly on your computer. As a result of all
this, it was possible for BPM Studio to be
developed and introduced as a MP3 technology
into the DJ field.
Parameter
A parameter is a factor that determines a range
of variations. By adding parameters to the end
of a program command line, you can make the
program run differently. A few examples of
parameters in BPM Studio are: buffer size, data
path and compression rate.
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