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    Good day,

    From my understanding, in documentation of a "technical nature" - each-and-every-thing should be named - as anything unnamed will have the propensity of being assumed...the latter of which is to be considered as a "No!...No!"

    If this premise is true, then I am asking for your assistance in defining the following four terms namely, 1) audio file, 2) session, 3) set, and 4) show.

    I will provide you with what I have derived thus far...then await your recommendations/suggestions.

    • Audio file: A file format for the storing or the playback of digital audio data on a computer system.
    • Session: The process by which digital audio data may be either 1) stored, or 2) launched.
    • Set: Consists of a group of related Sessions.
    • Show: Consists of a group of sets to be performed in a playlist-style operation.

    Please let me know what you think and/or may suggest...

    Thank for your assistance...appreciated as always!
    Last edited by mr_es335; 07-18-2023 at 02:03 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mr_es335 View Post
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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
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    Don't like my answers, Dell?
    Dave "it aint the heat, it's the humidity" Labrecque
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    Default Re: OT: Definitions

    Dave,

    Yes, I did find some on your explanations very helpful and useful...thanks for this!

    Following is an update:

    Audio file: A file type employed for use in digital audio for the purposes of 1) storage, 2) editing, or 3) playback of such data on a computer system.
    Session: The means by which an audio file may be 1) created 2) edited, 3) stored, or 4) played back.
    Sessions: A group of related Sessions.
    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
    • Note: This information is relevant only in reference to RML Labs software.


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    Dave,

    One of the terms just did not "sit" very well after I had been employing that term for a time.

    Here is the final updated listing:

    Audio file: A file type employed for use in digital audio for the purposes of 1) storage, 2) editing, or 3) playback of such data on a computer system.
    Session: The means by which an audio file may be 1) created 2) edited, 3) stored, or 4) played back.
    Set: A group of related Sessions.
    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

    Thanks again Dave for your suggestions...appreciated!

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    Quote Originally Posted by mr_es335 View Post
    Dave,

    One of the terms just did not "sit" very well after I had been employing that term for a time.

    Here is the final updated listing:

    Audio file: A file type employed for use in digital audio for the purposes of 1) storage, 2) editing, or 3) playback of such data on a computer system.
    Session: The means by which an audio file may be 1) created 2) edited, 3) stored, or 4) played back.
    Set: A group of related Sessions.
    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

    Thanks again Dave for your suggestions...appreciated!
    Nice. I only question the use of "Set" because it doesn't appear anywhere (that I know of) in the RML universe. It's a DK special.
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    Dave,

    You stated, "It's a DK special" ...and though I would love to take credit for the origination of this term, the following might be of use...[Click_Me]

    "2. In popular music, a term used by musicians that refers to a portion of a live concert or dance. A standard set will often consist of 45 minutes of live music and a 15 minute break. Ensembles will often have a pre-determined list of songs that they will perform called a set list."

    In many of the bands and duo settings that I was blessed to be a part of, the term
    "set" was consistently employed. This was also the situation when working with my youngest daughter's Irish Dance Group - were the term "set" was also consistently employed.

    Hope that the above will assist in clarifying things just a bit?

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    Yeah, I know. I've been using the term myself in music performance contexts for years. I was just acknowledging your pioneering spirit in introducing the term to the RML universe.
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    Dave,

    However, in Military parlance..."NMRR" - that is, "No Manual Rewrite Required"!!
    • PS: That should "set" the record straight!

    Last edited by mr_es335; 08-15-2023 at 05:57 PM.

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    Dave "it aint the heat, it's the humidity" Labrecque
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