Music Tech1 Syllabus

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Digital Audio Workstation Computer Software Interface Controller Monitors/HeadphonesSet up email (Gmail)What is Protools?PT Session Creating a session Parameters Audio file type Sample rate Bit depth Session folders Send/Compress a session Label sessionsBasic Tools ShortcutsCreate and use channels Audio Instrument Auxiliary Input Midi Master FaderNumbers Project Download and open file Exporting files Cutting the file Label clips Merging file Bounce to diskPoetry project 1 Same as Numbers ProjectGap Project Eliminate gaps by cutting and nudging Crossfade Fade in, Fade out Use classical music piece (piano or guitar)Simple melody Share session with all parts out of order Rearrange melody Use correct harmony Use Grid and Metronome Aux Bus Basic effects PanningComposition Project Musical form Create a short composition using an specific form MIDI instruments VST MixCommercial Project Listen to commercials Write a script Record voiceovers Use specific time Create music that fits the mood Use sound effects Automation Mix and check mix at master stationDrum loop and bass line Share various drum loops Share various bass lines Fit in tempo using metronome and grid MixSampling Share samples Must use all samples Creativity when using tools and effects Piece must fit within the metronome and gridPodcast Listen to Podcasts Write a script Record voiceovers Use specific time Create music or find music that fits the mood Use sound effects Automation Mix and check mix at master station Light masteringMinimalism Play samples of minimalism History of minimalism Minimalism technique Record samples using phones or other devices Creativity is important Edit and mix Metronome and grid is optional Light masteringMusique Concrete Play samples of musique concrete History of musique concrete Minimalism technique Record samples using phones or other devices Creativity is important Edit and mix Metronome and grid is optionalPoetry Project 2 Record poem with student from speech class Add music to fit poem Mix and light masterCover song Arrange a song to record using basic instrumentation Prepare recording session Record instruments and vocals Edit and mix Light masterFinal Project Create a song using elements learned during the year Prepare recording session Record all instruments and vocals Edit and mix Light master