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Module Offerings

6538STE-SEP-PAR

Aims

This module is designed to build on the skills and knowledge acquired in Desktop Audio 1 and 2. It aims to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of more advanced sequencing coupled with a deeper utilisation of samplers and synthesisers that can be incorporated into desktop audio production. Advanced areas of MIDI control will also be explored with the creation of advanced MIDI control environments. This use of MIDI is useful in several areas of music industry such as bespoke MIDI environments within the theatre and live performance settings.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Employ complex software patching and modulation techniques to integrate sampling and synthesis within the desktop audio environment
2.
Design advanced MIDI control environments to control software devices
3.
Choose appropriate tools and techniques to create bespoke solutions in a desktop audio environment

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Advanced Sequencing Using Ableton Live Sampling & Synthesis Theory Understanding waveforms; Building blocks of synthesis – VCAs and VCOs; Envelopes and other modifiers; Filters and resonance; Controlling synthesis by use of modulation; CV and Gates, Frequency modulation and wavetable synthesis Sampling Practical Advanced operation and use and integration of software samplers Synthesis Practical Advanced use of Reason incorporating Recycle, Use of Native Instruments and Reactor Synthesisers Advanced MIDI Use of Logic’s MIDI environment; designing an advanced virtual control surface manipulating MIDI data with transformers
Additional Information:Mark Atherton is the Module leader (m.atherton@lipa.ac.uk)

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