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Summaries - Master List
Week 1
9/21-9/25
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Monday 9/21
Did the usual getting-started stuff: quick review of greensheet, web site sign ups, etc. Then... studio configuration problems ensued - so we did not get started on Garage Band... Tuesday 9/22
Technical problems with studio! Did not do: Basic Reason intro: the rack, the empty rack, adding the mixer and Subtractor via the Create menu or selecting from preset Subtractor sounds and the concept of editing the Subractor (but only in the most cursory way). Did not play the Subtractor from the keyboard. Wednesday 19/23
introduced Garage Band: adding regions, looping - showed pan/volume and master volume, edit/solo, etc. Did a quick intro to using keyboard to control sounds. Did not do: track edit screens, quantize, pitch correction, etc. Still need to look at adding effects to software synth tracks. Make the Garage Band project assignment and announce due date one week from today. (Some class time will be available next week to work on this.) Thursday 4/9
Introduced some Subtractor basics - up through oscillator. Probably need to back up and do redrum...
OLD: Introduced Redrum basics. Work time on the Redrum module. Need to go over adding a second redrum, working with the pattern lane, recording Redrum directly into a track. Introduced the Redrum assignment. Friday 4/10
Same a MW class but finished the GB intro. Announced first assignment and deadline.
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PREVIOUS QUARTERS
Monday 4/6
Did the usual
getting-started stuff: quick review of greensheet, web site sign ups,
etc. Then introduced Garage Band: adding regions, looping - showed
pan/volume. Did not do: recording from keyboard and copying, edit screens, solo/mute, etc. Tuesday 4/7
Basic
Reason intro: the rack, the empty rack, adding the mixer and Subtractor
via the Create menu. Went over selecting from preset Subtractor sounds
and the concept of editing the Subractor (but only in the most cursory
way). Played the Subtractor from the keyboard. Wednesday 14/8
Completed
Garage Band intro including editing, effects, panning/volume, etc. More
Garage Band including how to record music played from the keyboard, a
quick look at the editing window, and a quick look at adding effects to
software synth tracks. Explained the mute/solo/etc controls or the
drop-down volume and pan controls. Make the Garage Band project
assignment and announce due date one week from today. (Some class time
will be available next week to work on this.) Thursday 4/9
Introduced
Redrum basics. Work time on the Redrum module. Need to go over adding a
second redrum, working with the pattern lane, recording Redrum directly
into a track. Introduced the Redrum assignment. Friday 4/10
Same a MW class but did explain the mute/solo/etc controls or the drop-down volume and pan controls. Announced first assignment and deadline.
Monday 1/5
Did the usual
getting-started stuff: quick review of greensheet, web site sign ups,
etc. Then introduced Garage Band: adding regions, looping. Briefly
showed where to find track effects and where to find the Track Info
panel. Briefly explained mute, solo, lock, etc. buttons - showed
pan/volume but did not demo. Did not do: recording from keyboard and copying, etc. Tuesday 1/6
Basic
Reason intro: the rack, the empty rack, adding the mixer and Subtractor
via the Create menu. Went over selecting from present Subtractor
sounds. Played the Subtractor from the keyboard. Wednesday 1/7
Completed
Garage Band intro including editing, effects, panning/volume, etc. More
Garage Band including how to record music played from the keyboard, a
quick look at the editing window, and a quick look at adding effects to
software synth tracks. Explained the mute/solo/etc controls or the
drop-down volume and pan controls. Make the Garage Band project
assignment and announce due date one week from today. (Some class time
will be available next week to work on this.) Thursday 1/8
Introduced
Redrum basics. Work time on the Redrum module. Went over adding a
second redrum, working with the pattern lane, recording Redrum directly
into a track. Introduced the Redrum assignment. Friday 1/9
Same a MW class but did explain the mute/solo/etc controls or the drop-down volume and pan controls. Announced first assignment and deadline.
Monday 9/22
Did the usual getting-started stuff: quick review of greensheet, web site sign ups, etc. Then introduced Garage Band: adding regions, looping. Did not do: recording from keyboard and copying, etc. Tuesday 9/23
Basic Reason intro: the rack, the empty rack, adding the mixer and Subtractor via the Create menu. Went over selecting from present Subtractor sounds. Played the Subtractor from the keyboard. (Did not do: Went over essentially all of the front panel controls of ReDrum for creating and modifying patterns. Also mentioned the overall control from the transport window, and the options available from the popup menu. Did not yet go over how to add patterns to the sequencer, or how to record drum sounds directly into the sequencer with keyboard input.) Wednesday 9/24
Completed Garage Band intro including editing, effects, panning/volume, etc. More Garage Band including how to record music played from the keyboard, a quick look at the editing window, and a quick look at adding effects to software synth tracks. Explained the mute/solo/etc controls or the drop-down volume and pan controls. Make the Garage Band project assignment and announce due date one week from today. (Some class time will be available next week to work on this.) Thursday 9/25
Work time on the Redrum module. Went over adding a second redrum, working with the pattern lane, recording Redrum directly into a track. Then we started with the Subtractor: oscillators (waveform and frequency controls), noise generator (color) and the amplitude envelope. Introduced the Redrum assignment. Did initial introduction to the Subtractor module, but did not explain much more than the oscillators and the most basic features of generic ADSR envelopes. (Notes: Contrary to this description we just barely did the pattern lane - need to do this next time. The Subtractor intro was on Tuesday did not yet include anything on actually modifying sounds.) Friday 9/26
Same a MW class but did explain the mute/solo/etc controls or the drop-down volume and pan controls. Announced first assignment and deadline.
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Week 2
9/28-10/2
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Monday, 9/28
Finished GB intro. Make assignment 1. Work time on the Garage Band assignment which is due on Monday at start of period . (Very basic introduction to Logic - the Arrange and Transport windows. How to assign a plugin to an INST track. Very basic look at selecting a sound from one plugin.) Tuesday, 9/29
COURSE CORRECTION! I started with Subtractor last time (just looked at oscillators and noise generator) when I should have started with Redrum. So... Today I suspended coverage of the Subtractor and instead introduced the Redrum. Pretty much finished it and made the first Redrum assignment due one week from today on Tuesday, October 6.
(OLD: Work time on the ReDrum assignment that is due on Thursday. Some students appear to have finished, but more seem like they'll need at least a half hour to complete projects on Thursday. (Also a very basic intro to Subtractor module: reviewed Oscillator and Noise generator and controls of waveform and frequency. Next time continue on to filters, ADSRs, etc.)) Wednesday, 9/30
Moved on into Logic, looking at basic plugin synths and then loops - essentially a quick tour of how to access all of them, but without details of each synthesis method. Learned how to change the inst assigned to the inst tracks. (DID NOT: Went over a model set of steps for recording: first drums, check for timing, ) add another track, add loops, etc. Hear Garage Band assignments next week since we were delayed on the first day of class by technical issues. (For next time - how to spread an instrument across multiple tracks, etc. and much more Logic stuff. Thursday, 10/1
More basic editing on the Subtractor: finished the filter, went over ADSR concepts, and applied the ADSR to both volume and filter frequency. (Due to confusion about the need to enter Redrum patterns in the a pattern lane in the sequencer - half the class didn't do this - the deadline for this assignment was delayed until NEXT TUESDAY AT START OF PERIOD.)
Announced the assignment #1 business - previous music 51 students say "I was in music 51" and new students show me a project in week 6.
Tuesday: need perhaps 30 minutes work time on #2?
Friday, 10/2
(Almost the s)ame as MW class. Actually both classes are a bit behind the planned schedule, though this is a more significant issue with the Friday class. Friday class was introduced to Logic as the MW class - the arrange window, selecting instruments, recording, some basic editing in the arrange window and the piano roll, adding tracks, importance of click track. Mentioned that assignment 2 will be due at end of the period next week, though this may be a bit aggressive. (But may have to do it due to later friday holidays.) Elements of the project that I did NOT cover include a) spreading a percussion part across multiple tracks and b) adding audio loops. Must do these at start of period.
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Monday, 4/13
Work time on the Garage
Band assignment which is due on Wednesday at end of period. Very basic
introduction to Logic - the Arrange and Transport windows. How to
assign a plugin to an INST track. Very basic look at selecting a sound
from one plugin. Tuesday, 4/14
Work
time on the ReDrum assignment that is due on Thursday. Some students
appear to have finished, but more seem like they'll need at least a
half hour to complete projects on Thursday. (Also a very basic intro to
Subtractor module: reviewed Oscillator and Noise generator and controls
of waveform and frequency. Next time continue on to filters, ADSRs,
etc.) Wednesday, 4/15
Moved
on into Logic, looking at basic plugin synths and then loops -
essentially a quick tour of how to access all of them, but without
details of each synthesis method. Learned how to change the inst
assigned to the inst tracks. Went over a model set of steps for
recording: first drums, check for timing, add another track, add loops,
etc. Heard Garage Band assignments - STILL NEED TO HEAR A FEW THAT I DID NOT GET TO AT THE NEXT SESSION. (For next time - how to spread an instrument across multiple tracks, etc. and much more Logic stuff. Thursday, 4/16
More
basic editing on the Subtractor: finished the filter, went over ADSR
concepts, and applied the ADSR to both volume and filter frequency. Due
to confusion about the need to enter Redrum patterns in the a pattern
lane in the sequencer - half the class didn't do this - the deadline
for this assignment was delayed until NEXT TUESDAY AT START OF PERIOD.
Friday, 4/17
Same as MW class.
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Monday, 1/12
Work time on the
Garage Band assignment which is due on Wednesday at end of period. Very
basic introduction to Logic - the Arrange and Transport windows. How to
assign a plugin to an INST track. Very basic look at selecting a sound
from one plugin. Tuesday, 1/13
Work
time on the ReDrum assignment that is due on Thursday. Some students
appear to have finished, but more seem like they'll need at least a
half hour to complete projects on Thursday. Also a very basic intro to
Subtractor module: reviewed Oscillator and Noise generator; started
with filter including HP, BP, LP (but not notch), the effect of the
frequency slider, the meaning of "subtractive." Need to go on and deal
with resonance and ADSR control next time. Wednesday, 1/14
Moved
on into Logic, looking at basic plugin synths and then loops -
essentially a quick tour of how to access all of them, but without
details of each synthesis method. Learned how to change the inst
assigned to the inst tracks. Went over a model set of steps for
recording: first drums, check for timing, add another track, add loops,
etc. Heard Garage Band assignments - STILL NEED TO HEAR A FEW THAT I DID NOT GET TO AT THE NEXT SESSION. (For next time - how to spread an instrument across multiple tracks, etc. and much more Logic stuff. Thursday, 1/15
More
basic editing on the Subtractor: finished the filter, went over ADSR
concepts, and applied the ADSR to both volume and filter frequency.
Heard assignment 2- but not from everyone, so need to hear the rest
next Tuesday. Friday, 1/16
Same as MW class.
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Monday, 9/29
Work time on the Garage Band assignment which is due on Wednesday at end of period. Very basic introduction to Logic - the Arrange and Transport windows. How to assign a plugin to an INST track. Very basic look at selecting a sound from one plugin. Tuesday, 9/30
Work time on the ReDrum assignment that it due on Thursday. Some students appear to have finished, but more seem like they'll need at least a half hour to complete projects on Thursday. Then very basic intro to Subtractor module. Wednesday, 10/1
Moved on into Logic, looking at basic plugin synths and then loops - essentially a quick tour of how to access all of them, but without details of each synthesis method. Learned how to change the inst assigned to the inst tracks and how to spread a part for one instrument across several tracks. Next assignment was barely introduced. Hear about half of the Garage Band assignments - the rest at the next class. Thursday, 10/2
More basic editing on the Subtractor. Heard assignment 2 (yes, 2 - holding off the Logic assignment for later and having everyone do it.) In Subtractor we thoroughly covered the Oscillators and Noise Generator. We covered basic ADSR concepts using the amplifier, and we looked at filter frequency and resonance. Friday, 10/3
Same as MW class.
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Week 3
10/5-10/9
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Monday 10/5
Including Audio/Real instrument loops in Logic - brief explanation. Did a very basic description (but only using the "+" button) of how to split a part across tracks - NEED TO COVER HOW TO USE THE SAME INSTRUMENT PART FOR THIS... Also covered how to split a part across multiple tracks and some of the situations in which one might do this.
Briefly mentioned that the above techniques would be used in assignment #2 but did not cover assignment details nor the due date.
DID NOT COVER the three ways to re-use a region in logic: option-drag, loop, and alias.
Heard SOME Garageband (#1) assignments from rows 1, 2, and 3. Next time need to hear rows 4, 5, and 6 - and anyone who "took a pass."
Tuesday 10/6 Since deadline of assignment #2 was delayed until today, heard project #2 at start of class. Finished the main features of the Subtractor including LFOs and a few odds and ends...BUT did not yet explain frequency modulation between two audio oscillators - need to do this on Thursday. Work time on assignment 3 (five Subtractor synth sounds). Wednesday 10/7
Portions of period were work time on project 2 - which is due at the on Monday. Went over hte three ways to reuse regions: loop, copy, alias. DID NOT: Introduced track automation including creating a master volume fader.
Thursday 10/8
Introduced frequency modulation synthesis using the two Subtractor oscillators, and explained the concept of sidebands - this took more than half of the period. Then a work day on Assignment 3 (five subtractors). (Next time probably need to introduce use of inline effects) Friday 10/9
Same as MW class but possibly a bit ahead of them. Main new stuff was spreading a part across multiple tracks and loop, option-drag, and alias, and volume/pan automation. Heard assignment 2.
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Monday 4/20
Covered
the three ways to re-use a region in logic: option-drag, loop, and
alias. Also covered how to split a part across multiple tracks and some
of the situations in which one might do this.
Tuesday 4/21 Since
deadline of assignment #2 was delayed until today, heard project #2 at
start of class. Finished the main features of the Subtractor including
LFOs and a few odds and ends...BUT did not yet explain frequency
modulation between two audio oscillators - need to do this on Thursday.
Work time on assignment 3 (five Subtractor synth sounds). Wednesday 4/22
Portions
of period were work time on project 2 - which is due at the START of
the period on Monday. Introduced track automation including creating a
master volume fader.
Thursday 4/23
Introduced
frequency modulation synthesis using the two Subtractor oscillators,
and explained the concept of sidebands. Primarily a work day on
Assignment 3 (five subtractors - due at end of class). (Next time
probably need to introduce use of inline effects) Friday 4/23
Same
as MW class but possibly a bit ahead of them. Main new stuff was
spreading a part across multiple tracks and loop, option-drag, and
alias, and volume/pan automation. Heard assignment 2.
Monday 2/20
Covered the three ways to
re-use a region in logic: option-drag, loop, and alias. Also covered
how to split a part across multiple tracks and some of the situations
in which one might do this.
Tuesday 2/21
Since
deadline of assignment #2 was delayed until today, heard project #2 at
start of class. Finished the main features of the Subtractor including
LFOs and a few odds and ends. Did frequency modulation between two
audio oscillators. Work time on assignment 3 (five Subtractor synth
sounds). Wednesday 1/21
Most
of period was work time on project 2. Introduced techniques for
assignment 3, including spreading an instrument across multiple tracks
and duplicating regions via loop, option-drag, and alias. Thursday 1/22
Primarily a work day on Assignment 3 (five subtractors - due at end of class). Heard some assignment but need to hear the rest at the start of the next period. Also barely introduced addition of inline effects to instruments. Friday 1/23
Same
as MW class but possibly a bit ahead of them. Still need to explain
using the file server and start automation. Main new stuff was
spreading a part across multiple tracks and loop, option-drag, and
alias. (If time, show - but do not explain in detail - the automation
for volume/pan.) Heard assignment 2 with the exception of perhaps a
half dozen who I'll hear at the start of the next class.
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Monday 10/6
Finished listening to the last batch of Garage Band projects. Introduced the use of the audio tracks and how to bring in regions from the Loop Browser. Introduced simple quantizing. Also introduced methods for backing up files to USB memory stick and server. Described assignment #2 and announced the due date as next Monday at the start of class. Tuesday 10/7
Finished the main features of the Subtractor including ADSR control of filters and use of LFO. Did not ntroduce frequency modulation between two audio oscillators. Work time on assignment 3 (five Subtractor synth sounds). Wednesday 10/8
Most of period was work time on project 2. Briefly demoed the very basic interface to track automation and briefly described how to make duplicate tracks that use the same instruments. Next time (Monday): hear assignment 2, review/introduce techniques for project 3, perhaps do first topic if time. Thursday 10/9
Primarily a work day on Assignment 3 (five subtractors - due at next class) Take a quick look at some remaining "minor" controls on the subtractor: portamento, the mod envelope, the second filter and interconnecting the filters, and the velocity controllers at the bottom right. - WILL HEAR ASSIGNMENT 3 AT START OF NEXT CLASS. Friday 10/10
Introduce the use of "apple loops" on the audio tracks; several ways to repeat them, particularly the use of "loop" features. Demonstrate how to back up files to the server. (Should review this next week.) Do the first electronic music history topic and assign the first quiz as due next Friday. Introduced basic automation in the arrange window. Reminded of the differences and incompatablities beween audio and software instrument tracks. DID NOT PLAY BACK ASSIGNMENT 2 - IT IS NOW DUE AT THE START OF CLASS ON OCT 17.
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Week 4
10/12-10/16
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General Notes for Week 4
- This week in
all classes we need to go over how to back up to the server. Need to
start the EM history topics in both 51 classes and assign first quiz.
Quiz on FM for Music 8? Intro needs to learn how to create a MASTER
VOLUME FADER and CONTROL TRACK and how to automate track volume and
panning.
- Also - did not explain the "Logic Basics"
instrument business in the Friday class (or the MW class) last week.
Need to go over that and incorporate it into assignment 3.
Monday 10/12
Was scheduled to hear most recent project (#2), but put this off until start of next class. (DID NOT YET go over setting up the master volume
fader via Output 1-2.) Went over basic track automation of volume and pan, reviewed the better method of adding multiple tracks with the same "inst." - also did the very basic introduction using the Logic Basics instruments.(NEED TO:
Started EM History by doing precursor including the Singing Arc and the
Teleharmonium. Stopped before doing the Theremin.)
Tuesday 10/13
Weather-related power failure - class canceled. We are now one day behind original schedule in Music 8.
Heard
some remaining project #3 examples today, with a few to hear on
Thursday - but there are perhaps four to hear at start of period on
THURSDAY. (There may be others that did not get recorded - if so, be
sure to ask them about it later.)
Wednesday 10/14
Work
time on project 3. Project 3 is due at end of period today - but only a
very few were ready due to our compressed schedule. Those who did not
play today must play back at the END (?) of the next class period. Save
for next time: introduction of EM history topic. (OLD: Reviewed need
for synchronization with click track and how to record to ensure that
this happens.) Thursday 10/15
Hear project #3 (Subtractor) near end of period. Work time on this project at start of period. Introduce effects modules in Reason - brief intro.
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ABOUT FOUR #3 PROJECTS AT START OF PERIOD. Work session on assignment
4 - adding effects to sound modules and the mixer. Began period by
reviewing the two ways to incorporate effects (serial and parallel).
Gave an overview of the effects modules in Reason (at previous
session). Assignment 4 due next class. (Then on to samplers?) Friday 10/15
Explained
how to control/edit velocity of individual tracks that share the same
inst. (DID NOT DO: Finish the first EM History topic by covering Theremin - the
assigned/explained the first take-home quiz that is due next Friday at
start of period.) Did a VERY basic introduction to Logic effects/inserts
- showing how to add them, how to bypass them, how to add more than
one, and very briefly demoed a couple of reverbs - did not cover any
particular effects in detail. Test 1
tentatively scheduled for two weeks from today - the same day that quiz
2 is due - on May 15. This entails doing the second history topic next
week. (This may need to be delayed...)
DID cover how to backup folders to the server.
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General Notes for Week 4
- This week in all classes we need to go over how to back up to the server. Need to start the EM history topics in both 51 classes and assign first quiz. Quiz on FM for Music 8? Intro needs to learn how to create a MASTER VOLUME FADER and CONTROL TRACK and how to automate track volume and panning.
- Also - did not explain the "Logic Basics" instrument business in the Friday class (or the MW class) last week. Need to go over that and incorporate it into assignment 3.
Monday 10/12
Heard most recent project (#2). Re-reviewed (!) setting up the master volume fader via Output 1-2. Reminded: project length and grades, pan/volume, how to use speakers.. (Today it was important to get #2 done, hear it, and start working on #3 - since we're behind the Friday class.). Started EM History by doing precursor including the Singing Arc and the Teleharmonium. Stopped before doing the Theremin.
Tuesday 4/28
Heard some remaining project #3 examples today, with a few to hear on Thursday - but there are perhaps four to hear at start of period on THURSDAY. (There may be others that did not get recorded - if so, be sure to ask them about it later.)
Wednesday 4/29
CLASS CANCELLED DUE TO MY ABSENCE - ANNOUNCE SCHEDULE CHANGES NEXT WEEK. Work time on project 3. Project 3 is due at end of period today - but only a very few were ready due to our compressed schedule. Those who did not play today must play back at the start of the next class period. Save for next time: introduction of EM history topic. (OLD: Reviewed need for synchronization with click track and how to record to ensure that this happens.) Thursday 4/30
HEARD ABOUT FOUR #3 PROJECTS AT START OF PERIOD. Work session on assignment 4 - adding effects to sound modules and the mixer. Began period by reviewing the two ways to incorporate effects (serial and parallel). Gave an overview of the effects modules in Reason (at previous session). Assignment 4 due next class. (Then on to samplers?) Friday 5/1
Explained how to control/edit velocity of individual tracks that share the same inst. Finish the first EM History topic by covering Theremin - the assigned/explained the first take-home quiz that is due next Friday at start of period. Did a VERY basic introduction to Logic effects/inserts - showing how to add them, how to bypass them, how to add more than one, and very briefly demoed a couple of reverbs - did not cover any particular effects in detail. Test 1 tentatively scheduled for two weeks from today - the same day that quiz 2 is due - on May 15. This entails doing the second history topic next week.
NOTE: Some did not play the assignment that was due this week at the end of the period. I announced that they could play it at the START of the 5/8 class. Also, while some can play the next assignment (#4) at the end of the 5/8 class, I will also be willing to hear it at the start of the 5/15 class.
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Monday 1/26
Heard most recent project
(#2). Introduced basic automation of volume and panning in the Arrange
window. Showed but did not explain at all the effects of automation on
the mixer. Talked about but did not do - the automation of parameters
on individual instruments. (Today it was important to get #2 done, hear
it, and start working on #3 - since we're behind the Friday class.) need to do history #1 on Wednesday. Tuesday 1/27
Hear
remaining project #3 until start of period today. Explained/demoed the
inclusion of signal processors ("effects") both in series and in
parallel (at the mixer). Still need to go briefly over some of the
effects modules besides the basic reverb and delay to explain what they
do - a quick overview. Heard project 3 near the end of the period.
Also did a very brief and quick demo on automation in Reason and
announced the next assignment and due date of next class, end of period.
Wednesday 1/28
Work
time on project 3. Project 3 is due at end of period today - but only a
very few were ready due to our compressed schedule. Those who did not play today must play back at the start of the next class period. Save for next time: introduction of EM history topic. (OLD: Reviewed need for synchronization with click track and how to record to ensure that this happens.) Thursday 1/29
Work
session on assignment 4 - adding effects to sound modules and the
mixer. Began period by reviewing the two ways to incorporate effects
(serial and parallel). Gave an overview of the effects modules in
Reason (at previous session). Assignment 4 due next class. (Then on to
samplers?) Friday 1/30
Heard
essentially all project 2. Heard only a handful of assignment 3 - all
others are due at very start of class next week. Went over continuous
controllers in logic arrange window fairly thoroughly. Covered the EM
history through Theremin. EM history quiz 1 due at start of class next
week. Did NOT start topics for assignment 4 - must do next time. Need
to do next EM history section at next class, followed by quiz and
announcement of test 1 date.
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Monday 10/13
Heard most recent project. Introduced how to reassign tracks in Logic - multiple tracks with same instrument, creating new/additional instruments, etc. Also covered the three ways to repeat a region: loop, copy, alias. Intro'd next assignment. Tuesday 10/14
(NOTE: Delayed due date for #3 until start of period today.) Explained/demoed the inclusion of signal processors ("effects") both in series and in parallel (at the mixer). Still need to go briefly over some of the effects modules besides the basic reverb and delay to explain what they do. Heard project 3 near the end of the period. Wednesday 10/15
Work time on project 3. Save for next time: playback of project 3, introduction of EM history topic. (OLD: Reviewed need for synchronization with click track and how to record to ensure that this happens.) Thursday 10/16
Work session on assignment 4 - adding effects to sound modules and the mixer. Began period by reviewing the two ways to incorporate effects (serial and parallel). Gave an overview of the effects modules in Reason (at previous session). Assignment 4 due next class. (Then on to samplers?) Friday Oct 17
Collect and review quiz 1. Heard assignment 2 at start of period. Reviewed techniques for assignment 3: alias, copy, loop; multiple tracks with same instrument; basic quantizing; volume/panning controller display. DID NOT start new history topic for quiz 2, which would have been due next Friday - will need to delay by one week, and think about how this does or does not affect test schedule. IMPORTANT: I heard assignment 3 from many students but not all - need to hear remaining assignments next time. Also, did not go on to project 4 information or to the second quiz presentation.
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Monday 10/19
Introduce the addition of effects inserts in the Logic mixer. Went over how to add, bypass, and select specific presets, how to view on mixer or in arrange window. Then DID NOT hear #3. Too many were too far from being done - or else I had previously confused the class about the deadline. We had a talk about the importance of "getting it done first and making it better later." Deadline for #3 extended to START of Wednesday class, and informed class that they must use open lab if they were not finished at end of today's session.
OLD NOTES: Catch
up from last week's absence. Complete EM history topic (Theremin) and
assign quiz for this Wednesday. Edit velocity when one inst is split
across tracks. Inserting effects.
Tuesday 10/20
Introduced use of effects modules connected via the aux send/return lines directly to the mixer, and described the assignment using the effects modules.
Last quarter: Introduced the Matrix sequencer, with control over the Subtractor. Barely
introduced the NN19 sampler, showing how to load default instruments
from the disk and the basics of building an instrument from sound files. Heard assignment 4.
Wednesday 10/21
PLAN includes: explain the use of the server for backup. (Delay this until next week:Cover first EM topic.) Announce and set realistic due date for next assignment. Other things to do: how to edit velocity in the piano roll view -
especially as a solution when several parts using the same Inst.
NOTE: See Monday's summary for due assignment.
SPRING 2009: What
we really did! Reviewed quiz 1, which was due in class today. Reviewed
selecting Logic Basics instruments and then selecting their sounds -
also how to switch to a different LBI later or how to get back to the
"main" Media list by selecting "no plugin." Announced that the next
assignment (4) will be due at the END (rather than the start) of the
period on Monday. Could still add some info to the use of effects-
since we only did the basics of this the previous week. Next week -
must do the second EMH topic on Monday; quiz due on Wednesday; TEST the
following Monday. Winter 2009: Last quarter: Collected
EM History Quiz 1 and reviewed it. Introduced the use of Logic plugin
effects via the Insert buttons in the Arrange window - showed how to
add them and took a look at some of the specific plugins. Partially a
work day on project 4 that is due next week. Electronic music history quiz 2 collected. Introduced To do next time: automating the control of master volume. Thursday 10/22
We are slightly behind, but there is time to catch up. Did a brief introduction to using the Matrix Pattern Sequencer with the Subtractor, including the use of gate and curve CV. Did not do the split/merge module - save for later. Next need to introduce the samplers, starting with the simpler of the two. Note that next assignment is due Tuesday and that project 1 is due next week. Reviewed project 1 requirements earlier this week.
Still need to do the take-home quiz on modulation, etc.
Last quarter: Introduced
the creation of custom sample instruments on the NN19. Loaded sounds
from the NN19 (and NNXT) sound folders in Reason. Also looked at
importing sample files from external sources. Work time on assignment 5. Friday 10/23
(Note: we are somewhat ahead of the MW class in terms of projects, but under more pressure in terms of quizzes/tests.) Assigned quiz 1. Did first EM History topic. Heard only a very few assignment 4 at end of period - delay deadline until start of next period. Did not yet assign #5 - that will be explained next week and due the week after. Need to announce upcoming dates for quiz 2 and test 1. Quiz 1 due at start of period .
Did the intro to simple editing on the ES1 synth, along with the overview of the front panel top level
Last quarter: Work time on project 3 (due at end of period today). Quiz 2 assigned. Example of 1950s electronic music: poeme electronique. Info for project #4 (due next class) with automation, using Logic Basics instruments, and including effects.
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Monday 5/4
Catch
up from last week's absence. Complete EM history topic (Theremin) and
assign quiz for this Wednesday. Edit velocity when one inst is split
across tracks. Inserting effects.
Tuesday 5/5
Introduced the Matrix sequencer, with control over the Subtractor. Barely
introduced the NN19 sampler, showing how to load default instruments
from the disk and the basics of building an instrument from sound files. Heard assignment 4.
Wednesday 5/6
What
we really did! Reviewed quiz 1, which was due in class today. Reviewed
selecting Logic Basics instruments and then selecting their sounds -
also how to switch to a different LBI later or how to get back to the
"main" Media list by selecting "no plugin." Announced that the next
assignment (4) will be due at the END (rather than the start) of the
period on Monday. Could still add some info to the use of effects-
since we only did the basics of this the previous week. Next week -
must do the second EMH topic on Monday; quiz due on Wednesday; TEST the
following Monday. Last quarter: Collected
EM History Quiz 1 and reviewed it. Introduced the use of Logic plugin
effects via the Insert buttons in the Arrange window - showed how to
add them and took a look at some of the specific plugins. Partially a
work day on project 4 that is due next week. Electronic music history quiz 2 collected. Introduced To do next time: automating the control of master volume. Thursday 5/7
Demonstrated
methods for building same instruments from individual samples in Reason
NN19, then allowed for about a half hour of work time. Introduced the
first take-home quiz - MUST REVIEW THIS MATERIAL NEXT TUESDAY!
Last quarter: Introduced
the creation of custom sample instruments on the NN19. Loaded sounds
from the NN19 (and NNXT) sound folders in Reason. Also looked at
importing sample files from external sources. Work time on assignment 5. Friday 5/7
(Note:
we are somewhat ahead of the MW class in terms of projects, but under
more pressure in terms of quizzes/tests.) Reviewed quiz 1. Did second
EM History topic. Heard only a very few assignment 4 at end of period -
delay deadline until start of next period. Did not yet assign #5 - that
will be explained next week and due the week after. Announced next week
dates for quiz 2 and test 1. Quiz due at start of period and test
likely during last 45 minutes or so.
Last
quarter: Work time on project 3 (due at end of period today). Quiz 2
assigned. Example of 1950s electronic music: poeme electronique. Info
for project #4 (due next class) with automation, using Logic Basics
instruments, and including effects.
Monday 2/2
Heard assignment 3. Did first EM history topic. Quiz 1 due at start of period. Barely
introduced the very most basic concept about using Logic Basics plugins
- basically how to select them and how to use preset sounds. Need to do
other assignment 4 information on Wednesday. Make assignment 4 due at
start of period one week from Wednesday. (OLD NOTES: Went over:
bouncing tracks, basic addition of effects inserts, volume/pan
reviewed, assignment 4 introduced, work time on assignment 3... Did not
hear #3 at end of period...) Tuesday 2/3
Introduced the Matrix sequencer, with control over the Subtractor. Barely
introduced the NN19 sampler, showing how to load default instruments
from the disk and the basics of building an instrument from sound files. Wednesday 2/4
Collected
EM History Quiz 1 and reviewed it. Introduced the use of Logic plugin
effects via the Insert buttons in the Arrange window - showed how to
add them and took a look at some of the specific plugins. Partially a
work day on project 4 that is due next week. Electronic music history quiz 2 collected. Introduced To do next time: automating the control of master volume. Thursday 2/5
Introduced
the creation of custom sample instruments on the NN19. Loaded sounds
from the NN19 (and NNXT) sound folders in Reason. Also looked at
importing sample files from external sources. Work time on assignment 5. Friday 2/6
Work time on project 3 (due at end of period today). Quiz 2 assigned. Example of 1950s electronic music: poeme electronique. Info for project #4 (due next class) with automation, using Logic Basics instruments, and including effects.
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Monday 2/2
Heard assignment 3. Did first EM history topic. Quiz 1 due at start of period. Barely
introduced the very most basic concept about using Logic Basics plugins
- basically how to select them and how to use preset sounds. Need to do
other assignment 4 information on Wednesday. Make assignment 4 due at
start of period one week from Wednesday. (OLD NOTES: Went over:
bouncing tracks, basic addition of effects inserts, volume/pan
reviewed, assignment 4 introduced, work time on assignment 3... Did not
hear #3 at end of period...) Tuesday 2/3
Introduced the Matrix sequencer, with control over the Subtractor. Barely
introduced the NN19 sampler, showing how to load default instruments
from the disk and the basics of building an instrument from sound files. Wednesday 2/4
Collected
EM History Quiz 1 and reviewed it. Introduced the use of Logic plugin
effects via the Insert buttons in the Arrange window - showed how to
add them and took a look at some of the specific plugins. Partially a
work day on project 4 that is due next week. Electronic music history quiz 2 collected. Introduced To do next time: automating the control of master volume. Thursday 2/5
Introduced
the creation of custom sample instruments on the NN19. Loaded sounds
from the NN19 (and NNXT) sound folders in Reason. Also looked at
importing sample files from external sources. Work time on assignment 5. Friday 2/6
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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.
Tuesday 10/26
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.)
Wednesday 10/28
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. Thursday 10/29
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).
Friday 10/30
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.
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Monday 5/11
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?)
Tuesday 5/12
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.)
Wednesday 5/13
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?)
Thursday 5/14
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.
Friday 5/15
Review
quiz 2 at start of period. Then heard playback of all remaining project
4. Introduce editing techniques for assignment 5* and provide some work
time on it - need to specify deadline (start or end of the following
week?). Test 1 during final 45 minutes of period - students who
complete test early may work on #5. *This included a decent exploration
of the ES1, a short intro to EFM, and very brief look at EXS24 and
Ultrabeat.
Monday 2/9
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.
Tuesday 2/10
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.
Wednesday 2/11
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?)
Thursday 2/12
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. Friday 2/13
General
plan for 5/15/09: Collect and review quiz 2 at start of period. Then
hear playback of all remaining project 4. Introduce editing techniques
for assignment 5 and provide some work time on it - need to specify
deadline (start or end of the following week?). Test 1 during final 45
minutes of period - students who complete test early may work on #5.
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Monday 2/9
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.
Tuesday 2/10
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.
Wednesday 2/11
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?)
Thursday 2/12
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. Friday 2/13
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Monday 10/27
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. Tuesday 10/28
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.) Wednesday 10/29
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?)
Thursday 10/30
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. Friday 10/31
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
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Monday 11/2
Did first EM history preso (way behind schedule!) and assigned quiz for next class session. Work time on #5. Will hear #5 at START of period next time. Also next time: intro use of audio samples, history topic #2 (?), set test 1 date.
Tuesday 11/3
Introduced Rewire today - and did the whole thing including routing mixed and individual audio from Reason to Logic and routing Arrange track control info to Reason instruments. Consolidated old assignments 6 and 6A into current 6, but need to formally announce it to class next time.
There are still projects that I have not heard: some #5 and all #1 from first-time 8 students.
NEED TO DO THIS NEXT: Introduced the class presentation project assignment.
Wednesday 11/4
Introduced the use of imported audio, which we obtained from sampleswap. Looked at bringing in multiple audio clips and two ways of synchronizing their tempos. Heard #5 and a couple remaining #4. Reviewed quiz at start of period. STILL NEED TO DO HISTORY TOPIC 2, assign quiz 2 and test 1 date.
Thursday 11/5
Introduced the class presentation assignment and set deadline for submission of proposals for next Thursday, November 12 at start of period - with schedule announced by the following Tuesday and earliest projects scheduled for one week after that. Went over the requirements for project 6 and set the deadline as end of period next Tuesday.
(Neglected to let students know that next Thursday I'll ask everyone to briefly share their project plan in class. Also next time, must start with the info for project 7.)
Friday, 11/6
Work time on #6, due at start of next session. Last time I had Introduced downloads from Sampleswap.org, saving files on local drive, importing audio into Logic - Continued today with methods of synchronizing tempo of sample to Logic (change Logic tempo or use Pitch/Time Machine) and basic audio editing functions. Work time on #6. In that we have two holidays coming up... #6 is due next time. We reviewed quiz 2 and did test 1 at end of period.
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Monday 5/18
Test 1 and other stuff...
Tuesday 5/19
Introduced
the class presentation project assignment. Went over -- again - the
setup for rewiring Logic and Reason. Class worked on this and I did
some individual trouble-shooting. Did explain briefly how to connect
Reason instruments to the Logic mixer individually via external midi
instruments. Heard #5 - the sampler/matrix assignment. Reviewed process
of making server backups.
Wednesday 5/20
Need
to hear at least some project 5 today by end of period. Should also
introduce method for making server backup. Joined sampleswap.org and
downloaded samples. Then brought them into Logic. NOTE: Did not do the
server backup demo - next time!
Thursday 5/21
Heard
many #6 assignments, but a few still need to play this for me on
Tuesday. We now know the techniques necessary to do #6a, so go over
that assignment on Tuesday. Look ahead to #7 and see what else needs to
be introduced. (Neglected to let students know that next Thursday
I'll ask everyone to briefly share their project plan in class. Also
next time, must start with the info for project 7.)
Friday, 5/22
Work
time on #5, due at end of period. Introduced downloads from
Sampleswap.org, saving files on local drive, importing audio into
Logic, methods of synchronizing tempo of sample to Logic (change Logic
tempo or use Pitch/Time Machine). Work time on #6 for those who
finished #5. Introduced process for backing up to file server. (We are
probably a bit ahead of schedule at this point - but that is not a bad
thing.)
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Monday 2/16
Presidents Day Holiday - no class
Tuesday 2/17
Introduced
the class presentation project assignment. Went over -- again - the
setup for rewiring Logic and Reason. Class worked on this and I did
some individual trouble-shooting. Did not yet explain how to connect
Reason instruments to the Logic mixer individually - do this on Thursday Wednesday 2/18
Heard
assignment #4 from a few remaining students. Test #1 at start of
period. Almost the entire remaining session was used for work time on
assignment #5. Did introduce two brief concepts: bouncing to mp3 and
automating the Output 1-2 fader via automation in the Arrange window -
e.g. to do a fade-out at the end of a piece. Thursday 2/19
#6
is due. (Some still did not play it!) Review how to backup to server.
Review how to connect Reason instruments to Logic individually.
Assigned project 6a. (Neglected to let students know that next
Thursday I'll ask everyone to briefly share their project plan in
class. Also next time, must start with the info for project 7.)
Friday, 2/20
Test
1 at beginning of period. Work time on assignment 4 to be heard this
period. Did/re-did the basic introduction to simple editing of the ES1
and assignment #5 for next week. Work time on #5 for those who finished
#4.
(Save for next week: Introduced the import of audio samples
into Logic audio tracks, and techniques for matching to tempo of
sequence, including use of time and pitch machine - normally this might
have been done this week except we missed the previous Friday for a
holiday.)
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Monday 11/3
(Test 1 scheduled for
next class. Still need to do: introduction to importing audio files:
went to sampleswap.org and signed up, downloaded an audio sample,
imported the sample into a Logic audio track.) Today: heard #4. Work
time on #5. Will hear #5 after test this Wednesday. Tuesday 11/4
Introduced
the class presentation project assignment. Went over -- again - the
setup for rewiring Logic and Reason. Class worked on this and I did
some individual trouble-shooting. Did not yet explain how to connect
Reason instruments to the Logic mixer individually - do this on
Thursday. Wednesday 11/5
Heard assignment #5 from most
students - the sound design project. (Next time: Introduce basic audio
editing of imported waveforms in Logic and leave some time to work on
this. Introduce the Time and Pitch machine and the basic audio edits. Remind class of deadline for assignment 6.) Thursday 11/6
Introduce the class project assignment. (Neglected to let students know that next Thursday I'll ask everyone to briefly share their project plan in class.) Mostly work time on the Logic project (this quarter only). Introduce time/pitch machine. Friday, 11/7
Test
1 at beginning of period. Work time on assignment 5 to be heard at end
of period. Introduced the import of audio samples into Logic audio
tracks, and techniques for matching to tempo of sequence, including use
of time and pitch machine - and announced the due date for assignment 6
using these techniques. Students who finished assignment 5 early worked
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Monday 11/9
Did the second EM history presentation with quiz 2 due at the start of next class. Some work time on project 6, with deadline set for END of next class. Posted but did not announce remaining quiz/test schedule. On Wed: start with quiz review, then work time on #6, hear #6 at end of period.
Ironically, while the Friday class is now going to have to work hard to finish all work this term, the MW class is probably a bit ahead of schedule...
Tuesday 11/10
Work time on #6 which was due today but which I will instead hear at start of session on Thursday. Did a lot of individual troubleshooting on this project today. (Attendance was poor today!) Described final project and explained time line. (There was a question about the quiz we have not yet had.) Wednesday 11/11
Work time on #6. Though I had originally (and optimistically) thought that it would be done today, now we'll hear it at start of class on Monday. Also announced TEST for next Monday. Explained how to bounce to MP3. Explained how to deconstruct a large sample (e.g. - a piece of music) into separate samples, import and beat match them.
Also on Monday, need to introduce Final Project and prepare for one more history session either next Wednesday (best) or the following Monday.
Thursday 11/12
Did the
class survey of "what will your presentation topic be?" with feedback.
Heard remaining project 6A. Explained the most basic techniques
needed for assignment 7 (e.g. excerpt small sound in Logic) - might want to look briefly at some other editing, etc. possibilities next time (e.g. - pitch mapping, edits in the sampler, overview of changes in Logic such as fades, etc.).
Assignment 7 is due on 11/19. Revisions to proposals due on 11/17. Need to post presentation schedule on 11/17 at end of period and then review final project guidelines again.
Friday 11/13
NO CLASS DUE TO HOLIDAY
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Monday 2/23
Introduced audio sampling
issues. Importing audio files into Logic audio tracks. Synchronizing
them to the project by alterning project tempo and/or using Time/Pitch
machine. Went over basic "functions" in T/P Machine. Signed up for
SampleSwap and downloaded samples.
Did NOT hear assignment 5
since 1/3 of class not yet finished. Announced: 1. #5 due at START of
class on Wednesay, Wednesday a work day on #6, #6 due next Monday.
Tuesday 2/24
Did
the class survey of "what will your presentation topic be?" with
feedback. Work time on #6a which is due today. It turned out that only
a couple students had finished 6a, so I delayed the deadline to THE START OF CLASS ON THURSDAY with no option for delay. (Some students can play #6 at the same time.) After
that on Thursday we will look at how to create, edit, and use samples
to build instruments in the NN19 from our own samples.
Wednesday 2/25
Introduced
methods to import audio into Logic audio tracks and edit them in the
waveform editor: time and pitch machine, normalize, reverse, fade
in/out, etc. Signed everyone up for sampleswap and went over how to
download audio files. Introduced assignment 6. (Built on earlier audio
editing: went over how to select a small audio "bit" from a larger
audio file, save it as a separate file, and edit. Need to hear the
remaining project 5 examples.) Thursday 2/26
Hear
#6a - some still did not finish. Demo building NN19 instrument from
imported/edited samples. Need to deal with looping the samples, etc.
next time. Work time on #7.
Friday 2/27
Heard
most of the remaining assignment 5 examples. Used much of period for
work on assignment 6, after explaining the basics of importing, beat
matching, etc. samples in Logic. Returned test #1 and quick reviewed
the answers. Announced the reversal of quizzes #3 and #4 and announced
that #4 is due next week. Assignment #6 will be due next time, but it
is likely that very few will be ready when class starts.
Need to
do the remain EM history topic next week and assign quiz, announce
final project, and announce remaining test and schedule.
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Monday 11/10
Veterans Day Holiday - no classes. Tuesday 11/11
Introduced
Rewire: how to start and connect the progams, creating channel strips
for input from Reason's mixer or individual instruments, etc. Announced
assignment 6. Delayed - again! - playback of assignment 1 until START
of period on Thursday. Wednesday 11/12
Introduced
methods to import audio into Logic audio tracks and edit them in the
waveform editor: time and pitch machine, normalize, reverse, fade
in/out, etc. Signed everyone up for sampleswap and went over how to
download audio files. Introduced assignment 6. (Built on earlier audio
editing: went over how to select a small audio "bit" from a larger
audio file, save it as a separate file, and edit. Need to hear the
remaining project 5 examples.) Thursday 11/13
Work
on Rewire project. Each student described his/her presentation
proposal.(Demonstrated how to pipe audio from individual Reason
instruments into separate audio tracks in Logic. Some final work time
on assignment 6, most of which I heard before the end of class. (But
some still to go.) Need to comment on remaining assignment and revised
deadline. Provided feedback on project proposals, including requirement
that some resubmit revised proposals by next Tuesday.) Friday 11/14
Heard
remaining assignment 5 examples. Used most of period for work on
assignment 6. It appears that almost everyone has finished it -
announced that I'll hear it at start of period next time. Did final EM
history presentation and assigned quiz 3 for next Friday. Discussed the
fact that we have only two more class meetings - and outlined the plan
for the remaining sessions.
(Finished assignment 5 but did not hear it - will hear this project as the start of the period
next week. Did cover the import and basic editing of audio samples
including beat matching. Had some work time on #6 - which is now due at
the end of the period next week. Did basic em history on RCA, Moog, and Buchla - need to play examples next week.)
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Monday 11/9
Did the second EM history presentation with quiz 2 due at the start of next class. Some work time on project 6, with deadline set for END of next class. Posted but did not announce remaining quiz/test schedule. On Wed: start with quiz review, then work time on #6, hear #6 at end of period.
Ironically, while the Friday class is now going to have to work hard to finish all work this term, the MW class is probably a bit ahead of schedule...
Tuesday 11/10
Work time on #6 which was due today but which I will instead hear at start of session on Thursday. Did a lot of individual troubleshooting on this project today. (Attendance was poor today!) Described final project and explained time line. (There was a question about the quiz we have not yet had.) Wednesday 11/11
Work time on #6. Though I had originally (and optimistically) thought that it would be done today, now we'll hear it at start of class on Monday. Also announced TEST for next Monday. Explained how to bounce to MP3. Explained how to deconstruct a large sample (e.g. - a piece of music) into separate samples, import and beat match them.
Also on Monday, need to introduce Final Project and prepare for one more history session either next Wednesday (best) or the following Monday.
Thursday 5/28
Did the
class survey of "what will your presentation topic be?" with feedback.
Heard remaining project 6A. Did not get to explain the techniques
needed for assignment 7. Friday 5/29
Heard remaining assignment 5 examples. Used much of period for work on assignment 6, after explaining the basics of importing, beat matching, etc. samples in Logic. Returned test #1 and quizzes. Presented the next EM history topic on "synthesizers." WE WILL HEAR 6 AT START OF NEXT PERIOD.
Need to do the remain EM history topic next week and assign quiz, announce final project, and announce remaining test and schedule.
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Monday 2/23
Introduced audio sampling
issues. Importing audio files into Logic audio tracks. Synchronizing
them to the project by alterning project tempo and/or using Time/Pitch
machine. Went over basic "functions" in T/P Machine. Signed up for
SampleSwap and downloaded samples.
Did NOT hear assignment 5
since 1/3 of class not yet finished. Announced: 1. #5 due at START of
class on Wednesay, Wednesday a work day on #6, #6 due next Monday.
Tuesday 2/24
Did
the class survey of "what will your presentation topic be?" with
feedback. Work time on #6a which is due today. It turned out that only
a couple students had finished 6a, so I delayed the deadline to THE START OF CLASS ON THURSDAY with no option for delay. (Some students can play #6 at the same time.) After
that on Thursday we will look at how to create, edit, and use samples
to build instruments in the NN19 from our own samples.
Wednesday 2/25
Introduced
methods to import audio into Logic audio tracks and edit them in the
waveform editor: time and pitch machine, normalize, reverse, fade
in/out, etc. Signed everyone up for sampleswap and went over how to
download audio files. Introduced assignment 6. (Built on earlier audio
editing: went over how to select a small audio "bit" from a larger
audio file, save it as a separate file, and edit. Need to hear the
remaining project 5 examples.) Thursday 2/26
Hear
#6a - some still did not finish. Demo building NN19 instrument from
imported/edited samples. Need to deal with looping the samples, etc.
next time. Work time on #7.
Friday 2/27
Heard
most of the remaining assignment 5 examples. Used much of period for
work on assignment 6, after explaining the basics of importing, beat
matching, etc. samples in Logic. Returned test #1 and quick reviewed
the answers. Announced the reversal of quizzes #3 and #4 and announced
that #4 is due next week. Assignment #6 will be due next time, but it
is likely that very few will be ready when class starts.
Need to
do the remain EM history topic next week and assign quiz, announce
final project, and announce remaining test and schedule.
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Monday 11/10
Veterans Day Holiday - no classes. Tuesday 11/11
Introduced
Rewire: how to start and connect the progams, creating channel strips
for input from Reason's mixer or individual instruments, etc. Announced
assignment 6. Delayed - again! - playback of assignment 1 until START
of period on Thursday. Wednesday 11/12
Introduced
methods to import audio into Logic audio tracks and edit them in the
waveform editor: time and pitch machine, normalize, reverse, fade
in/out, etc. Signed everyone up for sampleswap and went over how to
download audio files. Introduced assignment 6. (Built on earlier audio
editing: went over how to select a small audio "bit" from a larger
audio file, save it as a separate file, and edit. Need to hear the
remaining project 5 examples.) Thursday 11/13
Work
on Rewire project. Each student described his/her presentation
proposal.(Demonstrated how to pipe audio from individual Reason
instruments into separate audio tracks in Logic. Some final work time
on assignment 6, most of which I heard before the end of class. (But
some still to go.) Need to comment on remaining assignment and revised
deadline. Provided feedback on project proposals, including requirement
that some resubmit revised proposals by next Tuesday.) Friday 11/14
Heard
remaining assignment 5 examples. Used most of period for work on
assignment 6. It appears that almost everyone has finished it -
announced that I'll hear it at start of period next time. Did final EM
history presentation and assigned quiz 3 for next Friday. Discussed the
fact that we have only two more class meetings - and outlined the plan
for the remaining sessions.
(Finished assignment 5 but did not hear it - will hear this project as the start of the period
next week. Did cover the import and basic editing of audio samples
including beat matching. Had some work time on #6 - which is now due at
the end of the period next week. Did basic em history on RCA, Moog, and Buchla - need to play examples next week.)
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Week 9
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Monday 11/16
Hold off on hearing #6 until Wednesday. Described final project and reviewed deadline. Returned quizzes 1 and 2 and quickly re-reviewed them. Some work time on #6 or final project. Test 1 during last 45 minutes of period.
Tuesday 11/17
Mostly work time #7. Introduced the final project assignment. Accepted presentation proposals, returned with comments - and in some cases a request for revisions by Thursday. Posted the presentation schedule. Did NOT hear #7 yet since only two students were finished - will hear at start of class on Thursday.
Wednesday 11/18
Hear remaining project 6. Announced the final project and the schedule for the remainder of the term. Thursday 11/19
Work time on final project. Finalized topics and posted schedule.
Friday 11/20
Hectic class due to the two November holidays. Started with review of quiz 4. Then work time on project 6, along with explanation of final project and work time on that. In the end I did NOT get to hear #6, as there was too much else to do - will need to hear it during last class meeting. Introduced new material on EM history for quiz 3, which is due at start of period at next class. Also introduced autopunch/replace/cycle in Logic. Announced planned schedule for next class: Accept and review quiz 3, work time on final project, hear #6, test in last 45 minutes of that class.
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Monday 3/2
Primarily work time on #6.
Heard the few remaining #5 projects. Announced next quiz (#4 ahead of
#3). Heard some #6 projects - it was due today, surprisingly - and will
hear others on Wednesday. On Wednesday, two options include the EM
history topic and starting work on the final project - or both.
Tuesday 3/3
Mostly
work time #7. Introduced the final project assignment. Accepted
presentation proposals, returned with comments - and in some cases a
request for revisions by Thursday. Posted the presentation schedule.
Did NOT hear #7 yet since only two students were finished - will hear
at start of class on Thursday.
Wednesday 3/4
Hear remaining project 6. Announced the final project and the schedule for the remainder of the term. Thursday 3/5
Work time on final project.
Friday 3/6
Note
that some significant adjustments had to me to the schedule of events
in order to complete #6 today and move on to the final project.
Reviewed
quiz #4. Announced change to #3 - I will present next week and it will
be due the following week, the same day as test #2. I heard remaining
#5 projects. Did NOT do the EM history topic today. Did NOT cover
drop/cycle (as on quiz #4). Will do both next time.
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Monday 11/17
Primarily work time on #6. Tuesday 11/18
Mostly
work time on first rewire assignment. Introduced External tracks to
record MIDI control of Reason instruments. A lot of individual work
time. Will not do 6a/7 this term, but will incorporate these techniques
into final project this term. Individual troubleshooting. Outlined the
final project briefly. NEED TO: do detailed description of final
project, hear the rewire project, return the proposals and schedule
them. Wednesday 11/19
Today: DID NOT hear #6.
Discuss final project. EM topic #3 and announce quiz 3. (Still need to
review/introduce loop/overdub/punch recording techniques.) Thursday 11/20
Briefly
demonstrated the process of turning any sample into a sound for a NNXT
or NN19 instrument. Stated that this (assignment 7) would not be a
separate project this quarter, but would instead be incorporated into
the final project, with assignment 7 credit for doing this. AGAIN did
not hear 6 - will hear at start of period on TUESDAY. Announced
presentation schedule - which begins on TUESDAY. Friday 11/21
TALK
ABOUT REMAINING SCHEDULE! Collect and review quiz 3. Review the steps
to download, save, import, and edit an audio file. Review steps to
backup files on server and on memory stick. Go over final project
requirements. Assign quiz 4. Go over drop and cycle and the transport
window generally.
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Week 10
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Monday6/8
Mostly first work day on the final project. Did the third electronic music history topic - would have done last week but we were delayed by problems with the classroom projector. Third quiz is due this Wednesday.
Tuesday 6/9
Work time on final project. Heard a couple class presentations. Andrew was absent, and we'll delay a couple until Thursday. Neglected to hear #7 - need to share a plan for that on Thursday!
Wednesday 6/10
Work day on final project. Collected take-home quiz #3 and reviewed it. Assigned quiz 4 as due one week from today - Wednesday, June 17. Need to review the "drop" and "cycle" information on the quiz in class either today or next Monday.
Thursday 6/11
Several class presentations and work day on final project. Friday 6/12
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Monday 3/9
Mostly a work day, though
most spent it on assignment 6. Heard many but not all assignment 6
examples. Went over the final project format guidelines. Reviewed and
collected quiz 4. Need to assign the next take home quiz on Wednesday. Tuesday 3/10
Work time on final project. Heard three class presentations. Wednesday 3/11
Work
day on final project. Announced take-home quiz #3 (out of order this
term) is due next Wednesday, and presented the topic material for that
quiz in class.
Thursday 11/27
NO CLASS - THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY.(Quiz 4 due Work day on final project.) Friday 11/28
NO CLASS - THANKSGIVING HOLI
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Monday 11/24
Mostly a work day,
though most spent it on assignment 6. Heard many but not all assignment
6 examples. Went over the final project format guidelines. Introduced
the cycle and autopunch functions and how to buonce to mp3. Reviewed
and collected quiz 3. Need to assign the next take home quiz on
Wednesday. Tuesday 11/25
Work time on final project. Heard ONE class presentation (Toscano) with the rest for next week. Wednesday 11/26
Work day on final project. Heard remaining #6 assignments. Announced quiz 4 due next Wednesday. Thursday 11/27
NO CLASS - THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY.(Plan: First class presentations. Work day.) Friday 11/28
NO CLASS - THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY.(Quiz 4 due Work day on final project.)
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Monday 6/15
Work day on final project. NEED TO GO OVER THE DROP AND CYCLE CONCEPTS FOR QUIZ 4, WHICH IS DUE ON WEDNESDAY.
Tuesday 12/2
Class presentations. Work day on projects. Wednesday 12/3
Quiz 4 due - to be reviewed in class. Work day on final project. Thursday 12/4
Final regular class meeting for the MW Intro to Electronic Music class. (The final exam session is the only remaining session after today.) Class presentations. Work day on projects. Friday 12/5
Final regular class meeting for the MW Intro to Electronic Music class. (The final exam session is the only remaining session after today.) Written test 2 and Work day on final project.
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Monday 12/8
Final regular class meeting for the MW Intro to Electronic Music class. (The final exam session is the only remaining session after today.) Work day on final project. Test 2.
Tuesday 12/9
Final Exam are Tuesday-Thursday this week. Classes meet according to the final exam schedule this week - not necessarily at the usual times/days - Consult the course calendar in your class green sheet for time and date.
Wednesday 12/10
Final Exam are Tuesday-Thursday this week. Classes meet according to the final exam schedule this week - not necessarily at the usual times/days. - Consult the course calendar in your class green sheet for time and date.
Thursday 12/11
Final Exam are Tuesday-Thursday this week. Classes meet according to the final exam schedule this week - not necessarily at the usual times/days. - Consult the course calendar in your class green sheet for time and date.
Friday 12/12
Final Exam are Tuesday-Thursday this week. Classes meet according to the final exam schedule this week - not necessarily at the usual times/days. - Consult the course calendar in your class green sheet for time and date.
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