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Intro to Electronic Music Assignment 4
Description
Record a four track example using the Logic sequencer program, built-in "Inst" sounds from Logic Pro and/or Garage Band audio loops. Use the track mixer to add a minimum of one effect to each channel on the mixer. (Optionally, record pan and volume setting into each track directly from the mixer window.)
Format
You must follow this format. Read it carefully!
- Your project must be recorded on four separate INST tracks - you may use additional INST tracks and/or additional audio tracks if you wish.
- Each of the four basic INST tracks must use a different virtual synthesizer selected from those available via the I/O button.
- You must apply at least one Logic mixer effect on each track. (Normally this is done using the channel panels on the mixer window as described in class.)
- Each track must include one or more changes in volume and one or more changes in panning via the track automation interface in the Arrange window.
- Your piece may use any style of music. However, if your music is somewhat non-rhythmic, you must include at least one track that synchronizes with the click track.
- The example must be between 30 and 60 seconds long. (Logic Pro displays measures and beats in the transport window. With the default tempo of 120 beats per minute and a 4/4 meter, 16 to 24 measures should be about the right length. It will need to be longer/shorter if you use a different tempo.)
- Label your project file as follows: "your name #4"" Save it in your folder on the hard disk and make backups on the other computer.
Assignment Goals
Completing this assignment will demonstrate your ability to use
the sequencer to record a piece with multiple synchronized tracks; record while synchronized to a click track; use a multitimbral sound source in a sequence; create of an accurate project using editing techniques, access and use the virtual synth "Inst" resources in Logic Pro. The primary new technique demonstrated on this project is the addition of effects to each track.
Grading
You will be graded on technical aspects of the assignment. The
assignment will not be graded on its musical merits, with the
exception of rhythmic coordination with the click track and between the musical tracks; and editing or deleting obvious wrong notes. However, imagination can't hurt! The assignment description is intentionally vague so that there is room for you to exercise your imagination. Try to come up with an interesting piece within the guidelines of this project.
Due Date
Due Monday, May 12
for the MW class.
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.
(Renumbered at assignment 3)
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Final Project
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