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MUSIC
Electronic ELECTRONIC DRUMS

instruments

ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS generate electronic signals
that are magnified by an amplifier and sent to a loudspeaker,
where they are converted into sounds. Synthesizers, and other
electronic instruments, simulate the characteristic sounds of
conventional instruments, and also create entirely new sounds.
Most electronic instruments are keyboard instruments, but electronic
wind and percussion instruments are also popular. A digital sampler
Drum pad
records and stores sounds from musical instruments or other sources.
When the sound is played back, the pitch of the original sound can be
altered. A keyboard can be connected to the sampler so that a tune can
be played using the sampled sounds. With a MIDI (Musical Instrument
Digital Interface) system, a computer can be linked with other electronic
instruments, such as keyboards and electronic drums, to make sounds
together or in sequence. It is also possible, using music software, to
compose and play music on a home computer.
Height
adjustment key
HOME KEYBOARD
Power Volume Function Memory record
button control display button Tone editor
control

Demonstration
tune button

Pitch Multiaccompaniment Tone and rhythm Key
modulator system control pattern selector Tripod
SYNTHESIZER
Memory Joystick Function Edit control Data entry
card slot display key pad

Sound structure
guide
Volume
control

Pitch
modulator Sound selection control Key

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