Course Essentials

Course Description

This course introduces Digital Audio Workstations (DAW) and MIDI: basic concepts of MIDI capable synthesizers, tone generators and samplers, digital signal processors and computer based sequencing software. In this class we have been working in Apple Logic Pro X software and software plug-ins to demonstrate tone generation, sampling and sequencing. We will continue researching these concepts and using music production technologies that are available.

Textbook

Required Texts:

This is a ZTC (zero textbook cost) class. There is not a required text. Handouts and web resources will be given during the class. We also use OER (open educational resources).

Recommended Texts:

Resources:

Library/Learning Resources Center

IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THIS CLASS, EMAIL ME RIGHT AWAY, SO THAT WE CAN TRY TO GET RESOURCES FOR YOU.

Materials

Required Hardware for online class:

  • Computer, tablet or phone with internet access
  • Canvas software (provided by Laney College)

Recommended software for online class: (any one of these) Look for free 30-90 day demo downloads. If you don't have software, you can still pass the class, but will have to do provided alternate assignments rather than music creating in a DAW.

  • Logic Pro X, Garageband, Pro Tools, Steinberg Cubase, Ableton, Reaper, FL Studio, Bitwig Studio, Cakewalk Sonor

Required Hardware for in the classroom:

  • External hard drive to save your work (may use Google Drive)
  • Headphones to monitor your work

Required Software