Digital DJ
The Challenge: Ever wanted to make sick beats or learn how to be a DJ using modern technology? Well here is your chance. Maschine Mikro by Native Instruments is a compact music making tool that allows you to make beats , loops, and melodies using preset programs including: MASSIVE, MONARK, and REAKTOR PRISM, all of which have huge libraries of sounds to choose from. Here is the link to Native Instruments to help you better understand what you are doing.
Introducing the Maschine Mikro
The Details:
Begin by going to this link: 'Getting Started with Maschine Mikro'
Then, watch at least the first two parts of the Maschine Mikro tutorials. They can be found below.
Open the software (located on ONLY the Dali computer) and begin experimenting.
Create a beat
Export when finished and include in your final presentation slides
The Ultimate Maschine Mikro Intro (19:50)
From Gabe Miller Music
Maschine Mikro MK3 - Part 1
Setup and Make a Beat
Maschine Mikro MK3 - Part 2
Chords, Instruments, Plugins
Maschine Mikro - Part 3
Using Effects, Song Arrangement, Exporting
Maschine Mikro - Part 4
Sample Slicing and Lo-Fi Beats
Working with 'patterns' (1:50)
If using the AKAI MPK mini
GREEN CIRCLE (1 PT.)
Attempt to create a beat
Spend 10 days working with and learning the software and the digital beat box
BLUE CIRCLE (2 PTS.) IN ADDITION TO ALL IN THE GREEN CIRCLE....
Use the Maschine Mikro to create 'music'.
Create an original beat.
Export that beat as a mp3 file we can also listen too.
BLACK DIAMOND (3PTS) IN ADDITION TO ALL IN THE GREEN CIRCLE & BLUE SQUARE...
Import original sounds onto the beat box and use them in your final beat. This could be a cough, a bang of the desk, a scream, whatever.
Add lyrics to your beat in garageband and export as an original song.
Student Examples:
