Re: OT: Definitions
Originally Posted by
mr_es335
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[LIST][*]Audio file: A file format for the storing or the playback of digital audio data on a computer system.
A file isn't a format. The above could be the definition of WAF or AIFF, but not "audio file." How about...
A complete, self-contained unit of data formatted to store recorded sound, the contents of which can be played back or manipulated as needed.
[*]Session: The process by which digital audio data may be either 1) stored, or 2) launched.
A session isn't a process. How about...
a) a currently open and accessible set of audio data and editorial data therefor, ready for manipulation; in the case of a SAWStudio DAW, an EDL
b) any time period during which such a set is open and, usually, being manipulated
[*]Set: Consists of a group of related Sessions.
Strike "consists of" [FWIW, I don't think this term appears in the SAWStudio help file]
[*]Show: Consists of a group of sets to be performed in a playlist-style operation.
I haven't used Show mode, so I'm not sure, but my guess is that this is more accurate (correct me if I'm wrong):
Show: a) a set of sessions which can be opened and played back via Show Control mode in a playlist-style sequence or in any chosen order; b) the performance of such playback
Dave "it aint the heat, it's the humidity" Labrecque
Becket, Massachusetts
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