OT: Definitions

[mr_es335]

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!

[Dave Labrecque]

• 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 Labrecque]

Don't like my answers, Dell?

[mr_es335]

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.

[mr_es335]

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!

[Dave Labrecque]

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.

[mr_es335]

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?

[Dave Labrecque]

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.

[mr_es335]

Dave,

However, in Military parlance..."NMRR" - that is, "No Manual Rewrite Required"!!

• PS: That should "set" the record straight!

[Dave Labrecque]