MIDI & Synthesis Workshop AUD1110P

In this learning module, students will be introduced to a variety of amplifiers and filters in a detailed and practical way. Students will then apply these skills to a series of in-class exercises.

In this learning module, students will be provided with a practical introduction to synthesizer controls. Topics include control signals, gates, low frequency oscillators (LFO), and more.

In this learning module, students will be taught the tools and techniques for creating a variety of sounds with MIDI and synthesis. Topics include an assignment using the software Reason, classic electronic sounds, creating filter sweeps, modulation, and more.

In this learning module, students will be introduced to matrix modulation with Reason Software in a practical workshop environment.

In this learning module, students will be provided with a practical introduction to MIDI & Sequencing. Topics include hardware MIDI setups, cables and connectors, MIDI ports, MIDI communication, master and slave function connections, and more. Students will then apply these skills to a practical in-class exercise focused on MIDI connections.

In this learning module, students will learn about MIDI parameters, interfaces, MIDI channels, and MIDI modes. Students will then apply this knowledge to an in-class exercise focused on programming with MIDI.

In this learning module, students will be provided with a detailed and practical introduction to General MIDI, including standard MIDI files, sequencing with General MIDI, creating songs using General MIDI, editing general MIDI files, and more.

In this learning module, students will learn about routing MIDI and configuring softwares including Reason, Ableton, and Pro Tools. Students will also be introduced to MIDI controllers and complete an in-class exercise focused on ReWire.

In this learning module, students will be introduced to the principal tools available in the Reason software. Topics include basic signal flow in Reason, the Reason hardware interface, the Reason Mixer, real-time effects, the Reason Sequencer, and more.

In this learning module, students will learn to create basic songs in Reason in a practical workshop environment.

In this learning module, students will continue their practical study of Reason by exploring more available tools, including zoom tools, quantizing tools, recording options and more in a practical workshop environment.

In this learning module, students will be introduced to key techniques for using the Reason Mixer in a practical workshop environment.

In this learning module, students will be provided with a broad introduction to Ableton Live and its features. Topics include creating, producing and performing music, configuring software, using the info view and index, and more.

In this learning module, students will be introduced to the basic concepts of Ableton Live, including arrangement and sessions, track, audio and MIDI, presets and racks, routing, and more.

In this learning module, students will be introduced to the tools and techniques for recording in Ableton Live.

In this learning module, students will be provided with a broad introduction to the tools and techniques for managing files and sets in Ableton Live.

In this learning module, students will be introduced to the tools and techniques for using the arrangement view in Ableton Live. Topics include navigation, transport, time signatures and changes, moving and resizing groups, using the edit grid, using the time commands, and more.

In this learning module, students will be provided with a detailed and practical introduction to the session view in Ableton Live.

In this learning module, students will be introduced to the MIDI Editor in Ableton Live in a detailed and practical way.

In this learning module, students will be provided with a detailed introduction to routing and I/O in Ableton Live. Topics include monitoring, external audio I/O, resampling, internal routing, mixing, audio and MIDI tracks, and more.

In this learning module, students will be provided with a detailed introduction to working with instruments and effects. Topics include plug-ins, instrument racks, effects racks, signal flow and parallel device chains, macro controls, and more.

In this learning module, students will be introduced to Logic Pro. Students will be provided with an overview of the Logic Pro interface, working in the media area, customizing media setups, navigating projects, and more.

In this learning module, students will be introduced to working with markers, instruments, and effects in Logic Pro.

In this learning module, students will learn how to create an arrangement in Logic Pro. Topics include creating an arrangement, modes, assigning colours to regions, restoring removed regions, merging MIDI regions, and more.

In this learning module, students will be introduced to recording and editing in Logic Pro in a detailed and practical way.

In this learning module, students will be introduced to the tools and techniques for quantization and MIDI editing in Logic Pro.

In this learning module, students will be introduced to the tools and techniques available for mixing and bouncing projects from Logic Pro. Topics include creating a bounce, creating and working with apple loops, and more.

In this learning module, students will be provided with a detailed and practical introduction to working with notation in Logic Pro. Topics include the Score Editor, working with tablature markings, customizing the Score Editor’s appearance, transcribing MIDI recordings, and more.

In this learning module, students will be introduced to working with project and file interchange in Logic Pro. Topics include working with standard MIDI files, GarageBand projects, OMF Files, and more.

In this learning module, students will apply the skills they have learned in the course to an extended in-class assignment.