Intermediate Electronic Music Assignments: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 (| 6a) | 7 | Presentation | Final Project

Description

Create two Reason racks containing a mixer, four effects modules and up to four synth modules.

Assignment Goals

Use effects/signal processsing modules in Reason, both via mixer sends and by connecting directly to instruments in series.

Format

There are two ways to create this assignment - choose one:

Method 1:

Create two Reason racks starting with an empty rack.
In the first rack, first create a mixer. Add four sound modules (e.g. - subtractor, etc.) and add at least one effect module (e.g. - reverb, delay, etc.) to each sound module.
In the second rack create a mixer. Connect 4 different effects (e.g. - reverb, delay, etc.) modules to the mixer module via the four send loops. Create 4 different sound modules (e.g. subtractor, etc.) and connect them directly to the mixer. On each mixer channel, apply a different combination of effects to each sound module/channel.
If you choose this option, save the two racks/projects as "Firstname Lastname Rack1 4" and "Firstname Lastname Rack2 4."

Method 2:

Create a single rack with four sound modules (e.g. - Subtractors, etc.). Connect one effect to each individual sound module in series, and then connect all four to the mixer.
In addition, connect at least FOUR other effects to the Mixer send/return loops and route the individual instruments to these effect loops.
At least one of the sound modules must be sent to both effect loops.
If you choose this option, save the rack/project as "Firstname Lastname Rack 4."
NOTE: This option basically combines the two options of method 1.

Optional: In either case you may optionally create short musical example using the resources of your rack. The sequence should be between 30 and 60 seconds in duration.

Grading

You will be graded on technical aspects of the assignment. The assignment will not be graded on its musical merits. Technical aspects include the following:

Number of modues as described above.
Interconnections between modules as described above.
Ability to explain the features of each rack that you create.

Due Date

Tuesday, October 27 at START of period.

A late penalty of 1 letter grade per class session is applied to assignments which are handed in late.

For Intro to Electronic Music: Projects must be saved on your classroom computer before the deadline. You will also need to store a backup copy of your work, using one of the methods we discuss in class.

Your grade will be affected if your project does not follow the format outlined above. If your project is nowhere close to following the format, I will ask you to re-do it and hand in the "fixed" version when you finish.

If you have questions or problems on the assignment please let me know right away - in class or by email, or telephone at 864-8511.

Intermediate Electronic Music Assignments: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 (| 6a) | 7 | Presentation | Final Project