MIDI, Programming and Synthesis RECA-340
| Course Name: | MIDI, Programming and Synthesis |
| Course Number: | RECA-340 |
| Category: | Media, Arts and Design |
| Description | This course will cover the common methods of Synthesis (with a strong focus on Subtractive
Synthesis), MIDI, and editing methods used in the creation of popular music. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to: Synthesis & Sound - Understand what gives a sound its Timbre - Understand the harmonic series and how it relates to synthesis and instruments - Understand the fundamentals of common synthesis methods: additive, subtractive, FM, physical modelling, wavetable and granular synthesis - Operate and understand the internal elements of a subtractive synthesizer - Operate and patch a modular synthesizer (such as Eurorack) - Analyze common subtractive synth sounds heard in popular music and have an understanding of how to build a similar sound - Understand the principles of digital recording, binary and how this all relates to 'Sampling' - Understand how samplers work to create realistic sounding virtual instruments * MIDI & Programming 1. Understand the history, fundamentals, limitations and modern use of MIDI in a home and professional music studio 2. Apply the most commonly used MIDI editing methods to aid in your music production 3. Operate Virtual Instruments 4. Apply common editing techniques while sequencing: Quantize, CC manipulation, note and velocity editing The above skills and concepts learned can be applied to the most common DAWs and are taught in-class using industry standard Pro Tools Software. |
| Notes | Co-requisite: Digital Audio Music Production with Protools RECA339
Register online : https://secure.centennialcollege.ca/webreg or call 416-289-5300 email storyarts.pt@centennialcollege.ca or ndelgado@centennialcollege.ca 416-289-5000 ex. 52246 |
| Associated Programs |
7670 - Recording Arts |
| Pre-requisities |
Requires the following prerequisite(s):
RECA-222 - Digital Audio Recording for Multimedia The prerequisite(s) listed above are mandatory for registration. You will be asked to produce proof of qualification on the first day of class |