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Weekly Reflection
This week's class was based on and worked around the synthesis and sound design. The main aim and objective were to learn about the different parameters within a synth, how its signal flow process works, and what types of synths can be used and applied to different scenarios. In terms of sound design, it was to understand how the audio field of different instruments within our projects can be modified to bring them to life. I found this week's lesson extremely informative as I had previous experience with digital DAW synths but have never fully understood the features of all the different parameters. My personal aim during this week's lectures was to be able to a spacious and creative feel to my track. I aimed to create and add a synth line that could be placed at the front of the mix and bring a lively feel to my track. I feel that I was successfully able to achieve this by inserting my new synth tracks but also by using sound design to create space and sound field placement of different instruments within my track.These sets of skills learnt were not only applied to my project but can now also be used in future projects and a live performance scenario as well. It was also a great learning curve and experience to hear other classmates' projects and discuss what could be adjusted to make them sound better. The use of this reflective feedback session/time allowed us to improve and take into consideration what other students thought could be adjusted to make my track more appealing. Before next week's lecture, I aim to conduct some further in-depth research on drum creation to then develop my drum pattern within my project. I also had the opportunity to speak with Zubin during Wednesday's lesson and receive constructive feedback on my project and points that could be improved to reach my desired HD grade. My next steps for next week are also to book a studio session for week 5 to carry out my vocalist recording session for project 1.
In regards to this week's transferable skills, I personally feel like the skills that were best reflected was self-reflection and the ability to learn from criticism. The reason as to why I personally feel that these were the two strongest skills reflected and worked on this week is due to how we as students were required to learn new skills, reflect on what could be improved within our projects and then apply the knowledge we have learnt to enhance our musical creations and development of project one.
Class Notes
Synthesis
VCO -> Filter -> Amp
VCO (Voltage Conttrollor Oscilotor): Electricity -- > Sound Waves ( Sine, SAW, Square, Triangle)
Filter:
Amp: Level --> PAN
Diffrent Wave Forms:
Diffrent Wave Forms Discription:
Fundamental Frequencies are referred to simply as the fundamental, which is defined as the lowest frequency of a periodic waveform.
Every whole number of multiple frequencies above the Fundamental frequency is known as a harmonic.
Every frequency between a whole number frequency is known as an overtone. "overtone, in acoustics, tone sounding above the fundamental tone when a string or air column vibrates as a whole, producing the fundamental, or first harmonic. "
Project Development & Additions Durring This Class
Project Tempo slow down from 177 BPM to 136 BPM
Added two new Synth Tracks Using Analoug and Preset synths
Analoug Track Inputed MIDI Chords (Analoug Customised Synth)
Chord Delay Track Inputed MIDI Chords (Present Syth Settings)
Analoge synth parameters configuration
Vocals Effects Paremeter Reconfiguration
Vocals Effects Paremeter Reconfiguration
References
Music Synthesis Tutorial - How to Synthesize ... - Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbMKrvYAfWY.
“Sound Design: Everything You Need to Know.” NFI, 21 July 2021, https://www.nfi.edu/sound-design/.
“Synthesis : A Basic Understanding.” Sound Training College | Sound Engineering, Music Production and DJ Courses., 25 May 2017, https://soundtraining.com/synthesis-a-basic-understanding/#:~:text=The%20process%20of%20creating%20sounds,waves%20using%20instruments%20and%20loudspeakers.
Understanding subtractive synthesis - youtube. (n.d.). Retrieved 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcWtXZZM0uo
What’s Synthesis and Sound Design? Part 1 ... - Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV10Gb-Dvao.
YouTube. (2021, July 12). Music theory for music producers (you'll actually use this). YouTube. Retrieved 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CluuHrr7HG4
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