Week 6 Summary

10/26-10/30
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Monday 10/26

Will present the first EM topic next time with quiz to follow at Monday class and then first test very soon thereafter - also need to do the second topic as soon as next Monday. Work time on #4 with projects due at end of period. Did VERY quick and cursory intro to editing the ES1, though no more than pointing out that there are control and where to find them, and how to save an instrument. In order to stay on track with Friday class (which moves ahead now, but falls back later) need to do the intro to editing the ES1 very soon.

After hearing the last of #4 we had some work time on project 5 which is now due at the END of the period next class. Introduced the use of the NN19, both to bring in pre-set sample instruments and to build an instrument from individual samples. Still did not assign the quiz! Need to do that and perhaps demo the NN-XT next time - though one or both could wait a session if time is needed for work on #5.  (Save for later:  basic introduction to Rewire -  stereo audio from Reason into the Logic mixer and then  individual instruments from Reason into separate Logic tracks/channel strips.)

Heard some remaining #4 projects (automation and effects). Covered the ES1 sufficiently for project #5, which is due at the end of class next Monday. Did not do the EM history session yet - intentionally delayed it until next Monday... but really need to do it then. Will need work time on #5 on Monday, and could delay deadline until start of Wednesday class if necessary to do EM history.

Should also cover quantizing and loop recording in a more methodical manner. Also: recording mixer automation, possibly automation of values other than pan/volume.

Project 6 is next week - maybe... I did not announce it or go over required techniques yet. Need to do this next week on Tuesday. (STILL NEED TO DO THE QUIZ.) DID: introduce the NN-XT. How to do layers, including velocity layers. Heard #5 from most students but a few need to be checked next Tuesday. Introduced the CV Splitter/merger, mostly in the context of splitting. Very briefly pointed out the existence of the audio equivalent module. Only checked a couple #1 assignments. Need to follow up on this next time.

(Did not yet do the basic introduction to Rewire. Rewired audio from Reason into the Mixer in Logic - from the Reason Mixer (stereo) and from the Reason Interface (individual channel per instrument).

Reviewed Quiz #1 at start of period. Did a brief overview of the EFM 1. Went over the ADSR on the ES 1. Introduced imported audio - but only basics: download from sampleswap.org, import audio to track - did not look at audio editor at all. Need to finish into to using audio samples in Logic next week and assign #6 as due at following session. Should probably assign the Logic quiz next week for due date at class after that, leaving one more topic preso for later. (For assign 6 which will likely be due not next week but the following class session.) Did EM topic two and assigned quiz. Announced quiz due at start of next class and Test #1 at end of same session.

Presented the second EM history topic, assigned quiz due Wednesday, announced test for one week from today. Work time on #4 with projects due at end of period... but fewer than half of the students had completed it - so remaining students can play it back at the start of the period on Wednesday. (Before?/After? the quiz is reviewed?)

Primarily work time on project 5 which is now due at the start of the period next class. Reviewed harmonics and frequency modulation sidebands for the take-home quiz that is due at the start of the period on Thursday. Did a quick introduction to the NNXT, demonstrating how to load instruments and samples, how to create a simple layer, and the basic concept of velocity layers. (Save for later: Did the basic introduction to Rewire - brought stereo audio from Reason into the Logic mixer and then brought individual instruments from Reason into separate Logic tracks/channel strips.)

Collected and reviewed quiz 2. Announced that test 1 will be one week from today on Monday. Introduced the editing of plugin synths in Logic - used the ES1 Subtractive Synth mostly, but also a bit of EFM, ESX24, and Ultrabeat - and how to save settings for later use. Heard assignment 4. Made assignment 5. (Next class will also largely be a work session on assignment 5 - though perhaps return the two quizzes at the beginning and do the test at the end!) (Still need to perhaps take a closer look at the mixer, including how to record automation directly from the mixer controls. Perhaps need to take a quick look at editing the EFM 1 synth.) (Question: Did we cover the automation of plug-in controls in this class?)

Project 6 is next week. Did the basic introduction to Rewire. Rewired audio from Reason into the Mixer in Logic - from the Reason Mixer (stereo) and from the Reason Interface (individual channel per instrument). Demonstrated how to add a track in the Arrange window for  each input from Reason. Did NOT describe assignment 6 - must do that next time.

BWork time on project 4 (deadline now  end of Wednesday class). EM History 2 topics. Quiz 2 due Wednesday. Announced test #1 for a week from Wednesday.

Primarily work time on project 5 which is now due at the start of the period next class. Did the basic introduction to Rewire - brought stereo audio from Reason into the Logic mixer and then brought individual instruments from Reason into separate Logic tracks/channel strips.

Collected and reviewed quiz 2. Announced that test 1 will be one week from today on Wednesday. Introduced the editing of plugin synths in Logic - used the ES1 Subtractive Synth only - and how to save settings for later use. DID NOT HEAR ASSIGNMENT 4 AGAIN - MUST DO THIS AT START OF NEXT CLASS. (Next class will also largely be a work session on assignment 5.) (Still need to perhaps take a closer look at the mixer, including how to record automation directly from the mixer controls. Perhaps need to take a quick look at editing the EFM 1 synth.) (Question: Did we cover the automation of plug-in controls in this class?)

Project 5 is due today. Did a very, very basic introduction to Logic and went over a few basics regarding sample instrument design on the NNXT.

BWork time on project 4 (deadline now  end of Wednesday class). EM History 2 topics. Quiz 2 due Wednesday. Announced test #1 for a week from Wednesday.

Primarily work time on project 5 which is now due at the start of the period next class. Did the basic introduction to Rewire - brought stereo audio from Reason into the Logic mixer and then brought individual instruments from Reason into separate Logic tracks/channel strips.

Collected and reviewed quiz 2. Announced that test 1 will be one week from today on Wednesday. Introduced the editing of plugin synths in Logic - used the ES1 Subtractive Synth only - and how to save settings for later use. DID NOT HEAR ASSIGNMENT 4 AGAIN - MUST DO THIS AT START OF NEXT CLASS. (Next class will also largely be a work session on assignment 5.) (Still need to perhaps take a closer look at the mixer, including how to record automation directly from the mixer controls. Perhaps need to take a quick look at editing the EFM 1 synth.) (Question: Did we cover the automation of plug-in controls in this class?)

Project 5 is due today. Did a very, very basic introduction to Logic and went over a few basics regarding sample instrument design on the NNXT.

Briefly introduced method of doing a master volume fade via "read" mode on the output 1-2 fader. Work time on project 4 (deadline now delayed until start of Wednesday class). EM History 2 topics. Quiz 2 due Wednesday. Announced test of next Wednesday, November 5.Heard some assignment 3 examples - need to hear remaining on Wednesday. Collected and reviewed quiz 2 in prep for test on 2/19. Introduced the basics of the Track mixer, gave an overview of plug-in synth modules. Work time on next project.

Primarily work time on project 5 which is due at the start of the period next class. Mentioned that it is possible to bring in audio samples from instruments besides the NN19, the Dr. Rex sounds for example. (Still need to give an introduction/overview on the CV mixer/merger. Still need to do an organized presentation on the NNXT.)

Collected and reviewed quiz 2. Announced that test 1 will be one week from today on Wednesday. Introduced the editing of plugin synths in Logic - used the ES1 Subtractive Synth only - and how to save settings for later use. DID NOT HEAR ASSIGNMENT 4 AGAIN - MUST DO THIS AT START OF NEXT CLASS. (Next class will also largely be a work session on assignment 5.) (Still need to perhaps take a closer look at the mixer, including how to record automation directly from the mixer controls. Perhaps need to take a quick look at editing the EFM 1 synth.) (Question: Did we cover the automation of plug-in controls in this class?)

Project 5 is due today. Did a very, very basic introduction to Logic and went over a few basics regarding sample instrument design on the NNXT.

Quiz due, etc. Assignment 4 due near start of class - heard all but perhaps 1 or two students. Topics: Bounce Tracks to MP3, editing plug in synths, master volume automation, automating other parameters on plugins. etc.. Next week: Work time for assignment 5, test #1, hear #5 at end of period. If possible move ahead a bit more in anticipation of upcoming Friday holiday