Summaries - Master List

Week 1

1/9-1/13
Week: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | ALL
(NOTE that the information on this page is not always kept up to date. Check assignments pages for official due dates.)


Monday 1/9

Did the usual getting-started stuff: quick review of greensheet, web site sign ups, etc. Began with Garage Band: selecting and dragging loops into tracks; option-drag, drag to make loops, delete region and track, effects, align to beat, very basic look at "region" editing...

(28 students present at first class meeting.)

Tuesday 1/10

Introduction to Reason. Setting up the empty rack with mixer and redrum. Creating redrum patterns.

Wednesday 1/11

Did everything else in Garage Band (except audio recording and editing.) Assignment 1 announced.

(28 students were present.)

WILL NEED TIME TO WORK ON ASSIGNMENT 1 NEXT WEEK.

Thursday 1/14

More on the redrum. Multiple redrums, adding external samples, copy, randomize, shift, etc. Introduce ways to alter sound resources in Redrum: multiple Redrum modules, reprogramming individual sounds. Some look at the sequencer. Did not make the assignment - need to do that next time, along with providing some time to work on it.

Friday 1/13

Same a MW class. Announced first assignment and deadline. Provided some work time on project 1 in class today.

(Looks like about 28 students actively enrolled.)

WILL NEED TIME TO WORK ON ASSIGNMENT 1 NEXT WEEK.

PREVIOUS TERMS

2011 Fall

Monday 9/26

Did the usual getting-started stuff: quick review of greensheet, web site sign ups, etc. Began with Garage Band: selecting and dragging loops into tracks; option-drag, drag to make loops, delete region and track, effects, align to beat, very basic look at "region" editing...

(Class full. Turned away perhaps 10 students. Perhaps a half dozen remained on wait list.)

Tuesday 9/27

No Music 8 this quarter.

Wednesday 9/28

Did everything else in Garage Band (except audio recording and editing.) Assignment 1 announced.

(Class full, plus took two additional students who could work on their own laptops. Turned away 3-4 additional students - and/or suggested they try Friday class.)

WILL NEED TIME TO WORK ON ASSIGNMENT 1 NEXT WEEK.

Thursday 9/29

No Music 8 this quarter.

Friday 9/30

Same a MW class. Announced first assignment and deadline. Provided some work time on project 1 in class today.

(By the end of the period the class was exactly full with no one on the wait list.)

WILL NEED TIME TO WORK ON ASSIGNMENT 1 NEXT WEEK.

2011 Spring

Monday 4/4

Did the usual getting-started stuff: quick review of greensheet, web site sign ups, etc. Began with Garage Band: selecting and dragging loops into tracks; option-drag, drag to make loops, delete region and track, effects, align to beat, very basic look at "region" editing...

Tuesday 4/5

Did: Basic Reason intro: the rack; the empty rack; adding the mixer and Redrum via the Create menu; creating basic patterns on Redrum; (Did not: copy/paste patterns; pattern length; resolution; tempo; flam; swing.)

Wednesday 4/6

Did everything else in Garage Band (except audio recording and editing.) Assignment 1 announced.

Thursday 4/7

Finished Redrum intro: popup menu features (randomize, shift, initialize, etc.), entering pattern numbers into the pattern lane, pattern length, (flam, shuffle,) etc. Discussed assignment 1 (for those who have not taken my music 51) and due date for assignment 2 (redrum)

(Friday

Same a MW class. Announced first assignment and deadline. Provided some work time on project 1 in class today.

2011 Winter

Monday 1/3

Did the usual getting-started stuff: quick review of greensheet, web site sign ups, etc. Began with Garage Band: selecting and dragging loops into tracks; (solo/mute (but not volume automation),) option-drag, drag to make loops, delete region and track, effects, align to beat, very basic look at "region" editing...

Tuesday 1/4

Did: Basic Reason intro: the rack; the empty rack; adding the mixer and Redrum via the Create menu; creating basic patterns on Redrum; (Did not: copy/paste patterns; pattern length; resolution; tempo; flam; swing.)

Wednesday 1/5

Did everything else in Garage Band except recording and editing audio. Assignment 1 announced. (May decide not to do audio editing in GB at this time. Did not do it in Friday class either.)

Thursday 1/6

Finished Redrum intro: popup menu features (randomize, shift, initialize, etc.), entering pattern numbers into the pattern lane, pattern length, flam, shuffle, etc. Discussed assignment 1 (for those who have not taken my music 51) and due date for assignment 2 (redrum)

Friday 17

Same a MW class. Announced first assignment and deadline. Provided some work time on project 1 in class today.

1020 Fall

Monday 9/20

Did the usual getting-started stuff: quick review of greensheet, web site sign ups, etc. Began with Garage Band: selecting and dragging loops into tracks; (solo/mute (but not volume automation),) option-drag, drag to make loops, delete region and track, effects, align to beat, very basic look at "region" editing...

Tuesday 9/21

NO Music 8 this term: Did: Basic Reason intro: the rack; the empty rack; adding the mixer and Redrum via the Create menu; creating basic patterns on Redrum; copy/paste patterns; pattern length; resolution; tempo; flam; swing.

Wednesday 9/22

Did everything else in Garage Band except recording and editing audio. Assignment 1 announced. (May decide not to do audio editing in GB at this time. Did not do it in Friday class either.)

Thursday 9/23

NO Music 8 this term: Finished Redrum intro. Announced assignment 1 and 2. (Will allow some work time on #2 at next session, but not a lot.)

Friday 9/24

Same a MW class. Announced first assignment and deadline. Moving slightly faster than MW so as to compensate for later holidays - provided some work time on project 1 in class today

2010 Spring

Monday 4/5

Did the usual getting-started stuff: quick review of greensheet, web site sign ups, etc. Began with Garage Band: selecting and dragging loops into tracks; solo/mute (but not volume automation), option-drag, drag to make loops, delete region and track, effects, align to beat, very basic look at "region" editing...

Tuesday 4/6

Did: Basic Reason intro: the rack; the empty rack; adding the mixer and Redrum via the Create menu; creating basic patterns on Redrum; copy/paste patterns; pattern length; resolution; tempo; flam; swing.

Wednesday 4/7

Did everything else in Garage Band except recording and editing audio. Assignment 1 announced. (May decide not to do audio editing in GB at this time. Did not do it in Friday class either.)

Thursday 4/8

Finished Redrum intro. Announced assignment 1 and 2. (Will allow some work time on #2 at next session, but not a lot.)

Friday 4/9

Same a MW class. Announced first assignment and deadline.

2010 Winter

Monday 1/4

Did the usual getting-started stuff: quick review of greensheet, web site sign ups, etc. Began with Garage Band: selecting and dragging loops into tracks; solo/mute (but not volume automation), option-drag, drag to make loops, delete region and track

Tuesday 1/5

Did: Basic Reason intro: the rack; the empty rack; adding the mixer and Redrum via the Create menu; creating basic patterns on Redrum; copy/paste patterns; pattern length; resolution; tempo; flam; swing.

Wednesday 1/6

Did everything else in Garage Band except recording and editing audio. Assignment 1 announced. (May decide not to do audio editing in GB at this time. Did not do it in Friday class either.)

Thursday 1/7

Finished Redrum intro. Announced assignment 1 and 2.

Friday 1/8

Same a MW class. Announced first assignment and deadline.


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.

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.

Week: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | ALL
(NOTE that the information on this page is not always kept up to date. Check assignments pages for official due dates.)

1/17-1/20
Week: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | ALL
(NOTE that the information on this page is not always kept up to date. Check assignments pages for official due dates.)


CURRENT TERM

Monday, 1/16

No class due to MLK holiday

Tuesday, 1/17

Work time on Redrum project that will be due on Thursday. Began coverage of the Subtractor. Offered a basic concept of the modular structure of the instrument; connected it to instruments with a vintage in the 1970-1980s period; provided a default "starting point" setup for the subtractor, Introduced controls for octave, semi, and cent, and how to adjust audio balance between two oscillators. Did not yet do noise..

Wednesday, 1/18

Time to work on Garage Band project - due next Monday, one class later than usual due to Monday holiday this week. Did an overview/intro of Logic - the "tour" of the screen plus a very basic "how to record a keyboard part" demo.

In Logic we had looked at the piano roll and (briefly) the score views at last class. ) In piano roll, looked at basic note editing.

(NO: Used the velocity tool to edit in the piano roll view. In the track window we looked at how to loop using the upper right corner of a region or by enabling the loop check box for a track. Looked at stopping a loop with an empty track.) (Next steps should probably be: apple loops, basic quantization, how to spread an instrument across multiple tracks, etc. and much more Logic stuff. Put up a date for assignment 2 on the web site, but did not mention it in class and did not go over project requirements in class. May need to delay deadline - actually, probably need to delay - for #2 by one day from the date listed on the web site.

Thursday, 1/19

Finished subtractor oscillators and noise generator. Introduced waveforms, harmonics, etc. Barely started filters - simply showed the two controls (freq and res) on the filter, gave an example with the LPF. Need to go on to filters in detail and then to ADSRs next time. A bit of work time on Redrum assignment. Heard Redrum. Did not yet set assignment for subtractor. Heard almost all assignment #2 (Redrum) - did not get to last three people in left-most row, and still need to do the "second pass.

Friday, 120

We are a bit ahead of the MW class since there was Monday holiday this week. Work time sufficient to complete the Garage Band assignment. Heard most of these projects with the exception of about 8 students on the left side of the room and those who asked to be heard the second time around.

Did a basic introduction to Logic - enough to begin work on assignment 2, which is due next week as per the schedule. Basic orientation to the Arrange window. Starting a file. Recording. Basic editing. VERY basic intro to quantizing (no explanation - basically where the controls are), very basic intro to looping, selecting instruments, adding Apple loops, the score and piano roll views, adding a track.

PREVIOUS TERMS

2011 Spring

2011 WinterMonday, 4/11

(Finished GB intro and made assignment 1 at previous class.) Work time on the Garage Band assignment which is due on Wednesday.  (Will allow about 15 minutes GB work time at beginning of Wednesday class.) Did very basic introduction to Logic - the Arrange and Transport windows. How to select a sound for a software instrument track. (DID NOT: Very basic look at selecting a sound from one plugin, repeating a region by looping, very basic software instrument editing in the piano roll, where to find the "garage band loops.")

Tuesday, 4/12

Introduce ways to alter sound resources in Redrum: multiple Redrum modules, reprogramming individual sounds. Work time on the Redrum assignment that is due on Thursday - will allow at least 30 minutes to finish this on Thursday. Introduced Subtractor: concept of modular synth; and went over waveforms, and the frequency controls on the oscillators, and the noise generator. Explained harmonic and how they apply to waveforms, and related this to how a string behaves.

Did not get beyond that, so we still have to deal with filter basics next time and also the ADSR control of volume and filtering.

Wednesday, 4/13

Heard Garage Band Projects, but not all. Started on east side of room and made a complete circuit except for the last two students in front on the west row. At next class - a week from today due to holiday next Monday - need to hear those two projects and any remaining from the "first pass" today.

In Logic we looked at the piano roll and (briefly) the score views. Used the pencil tool to create a new region in a track. Used the velocity tool to edit in the piano roll view. In piano roll, looked at basic note editing. In the track window we looked at how to loop using the upper right corner of a region or by enabling the loop check box for a track. Looked at stopping a loop with an empty track.

(Next steps should probably be: apple loops, basic quantization, how to spread an instrument across multiple tracks, etc. and much more Logic stuff. Put up a date for assignment 2 on the web site, but did not mention it in class and did not go over project requirements in class. May need to delay deadline - actually, probably need to delay - for #2 by one day from the date listed on the web site.

Thursday, 4/14

More basic editing on the Subtractor: finished filter basics. Next time go over ADSR concepts, and apply the ADSR to both volume and filter.) frequency. Reviewed harmonics and how to calculate them for different basic waveforms. 

Heard assignment 2 (Redrum) except for those who were not ready on the first pass - need to hear them next time. Need to consider the assignment date for the first take-home quiz on harmonics.)

(Next: LFO 2 and LFO 1, the second filter, announce the due date for the Subtractor assignment during Tuesday class, and move on to more Subtractor stuff. Important to cover the frequency content of waveforms - perhaps at start of Tuesday class and with some interval before trying to do the FM synthesis stuff.)

Friday, 4/15

None this quarter

Monday, 1/10

(Finished GB intro and made assignment 1 at previous class.) Work time on the Garage Band assignment which is due on Wednesday.  (Will allow about 15 minutes GB work time at beginning of Wednesday class.) Did very basic introduction to Logic - the Arrange and Transport windows. How to select a sound for a software instrument track. (DID NOT: Very basic look at selecting a sound from one plugin, repeating a region by looping, very basic software instrument editing in the piano roll, where to find the "garage band loops.")

Tuesday, 1/11

Introduce ways to alter sound resources in Redrum: multiple Redrum modules, reprogramming individual sounds. Work time on the Redrum assignment that is due on Thursday - will allow at least 30 minutes to finish this on Thursday. Introduced Subtractor: concept of modular synth; and went over waveforms, and the frequency controls on the oscillators, and the noise generator. Explained harmonic and how they apply to waveforms, and related this to how a string behaves.

Did not get beyond that, so we still have to deal with filter basics next time and also the ADSR control of volume and filtering.

Wednesday, 1/12

Heard Garage Band Projects, but not all. Started on east side of room and made a complete circuit except for the last two students in front on the west row. At next class - a week from today due to holiday next Monday - need to hear those two projects and any remaining from the "first pass" today.

In Logic we looked at the piano roll and (briefly) the score views. Used the pencil tool to create a new region in a track. Used the velocity tool to edit in the piano roll view. In piano roll, looked at basic note editing. In the track window we looked at how to loop using the upper right corner of a region or by enabling the loop check box for a track. Looked at stopping a loop with an empty track.

(Next steps should probably be: apple loops, basic quantization, how to spread an instrument across multiple tracks, etc. and much more Logic stuff. Put up a date for assignment 2 on the web site, but did not mention it in class and did not go over project requirements in class. May need to delay deadline - actually, probably need to delay - for #2 by one day from the date listed on the web site.

IMPORTANT:  There were perhaps 3-4 students who were not ready to play back assignment 2 (redrum) today - they may play it back next Tuesday.

Thursday, 1/13

More basic editing on the Subtractor: finished the filter, went over ADSR concepts, and applied the ADSR to both volume and filter frequency.

Next: LFO 2 and LFO 1, the second filter, announce the due date for the Subtractor assignment during Tuesday class, and move on to more Subtractor stuff. Important to cover the frequency content of waveforms - perhaps at start of Tuesday class and with some interval before trying to do the FM synthesis stuff.

Friday, 1/14

Essentially the same as MW class, though we took a brief look at very basic quantizing - not enough to say that the subject has been covered.. 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 near the end of the period week. Next week: need to give sufficient time to do the project since there was NO time to work on it today..WHAT WE DID NOT DO - did not introduce use of audio loops - e.g. Apple loops. (DETAILS TBA)

FALL 2010

Monday, 9/27

(Finished GB intro and made assignment 1 at previous class.) Work time on the Garage Band assignment which is due on Wednesday.  Did 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, repeating a region by looping, very basic software instrument editing in the piano roll. (Did not point out where to find the "garage band loops.")

Tuesday, 9/28

After about 1:25, some more work time on the Redrum assignment that is due on Thursday - will allow a small amount of time to finish this on Thursday, but those needed substantial time were directed to use open lab. Introduced Subtractor: concept of modular synth; basic settings to get sound (envelopes and filters); changing octave, semi, and cent; basic waveforms; filter basics; adding a second oscillator and noise generator. (Next time need to move to ADSR control of the filter.)

Wednesday, 9/29

Heard Garage Band Projects - but not all. At start of period need to hear some in first two rows by door and then hear those who "took a pass" the first time. (Moved briefly back to Logic and looked at some basic quantizing issues. Next steps should probably be: how to spread an instrument across multiple tracks, etc. and much more Logic stuff. MUST ASSIGN #2!) WHAT WE DID NOT DO - did not introduce use of audio loops - e.g. Apple loops

Thursday, 9/30

More basic editing on the Subtractor: finished the filter, went over ADSR concepts, and applied the ADSR to both volume and filter frequency. Went over LFO 2 quite thoroughly. Barely began LFO 1 - mainly took a quick look at the different waveform options.

Need to announce the due date for the next assignment during Tuesday class, and move on to more Subtractor stuff. Important to cover the frequency content of waveforms - perhaps at start of Tuesday class and with some interval before trying to do the FM synthesis stuff.

Friday, 10/1

Essentially the same as MW 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 after the "rolling break" next week. WHAT WE DID NOT DO - did not introduce use of audio loops - e.g. Apple loops. (DETAILS TBA)

SPRING 2010

Monday, 4/12

(Finished GB intro and made assignment 1 at previous class.) Work time on the Garage Band assignment which is due on Wednesday.  Did 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, repeating a region by looping, very basic software instrument editing in the piano roll. (Did not point out where to find the "garage band loops.")

Tuesday, 4/13

After about 1:25, some more work time on the Redrum assignment that is due on Thursday - will allow a small amount of time to finish this on Thursday, but those needed substantial time were directed to use open lab. Introduced Subtractor: concept of modular synth; basic settings to get sound (envelopes and filters); changing octave, semi, and cent; basic waveforms; filter basics; adding a second oscillator and noise generator. (Next time need to move to ADSR control of the filter.)

Wednesday, 4/14

Heard Garage Band Projects - but not all. At start of period need to hear some in first two rows by door and then hear those who "took a pass" the first time. (Moved briefly back to Logic and looked at some basic quantizing issues. Next steps should probably be: how to spread an instrument across multiple tracks, etc. and much more Logic stuff. MUST ASSIGN #2!) WHAT WE DID NOT DO - did not introduce use of audio loops - e.g. Apple loops

Thursday, 4/15

More basic editing on the Subtractor: finished the filter, went over ADSR concepts, and applied the ADSR to both volume and filter frequency. Went over LFO 2 quite thoroughly. Barely began LFO 1 - mainly took a quick look at the different waveform options.

Need to announce the due date for the next assignment during Tuesday class, and move on to more Subtractor stuff. Important to cover the frequency content of waveforms - perhaps at start of Tuesday class and with some interval before trying to do the FM synthesis stuff.

Friday, 4/16

Essentially the same as MW 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 after the "rolling break" next week. WHAT WE DID NOT DO - did not introduce use of audio loops - e.g. Apple loops. (DETAILS TBA)

WINTER 2010

Monday, 1/11

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. Pointed out where to find the "garage band loops.")

Tuesday, 1/12

Some more work time on the Redrum assignment that is due on Thursday - will allow a small amount of time to finish this on Thursday, but those needed substantial time were directed to use open lab. Introduced Subtractor: concept of modular synth; basic settings to get sound (envelopes and filters); changing octave, semi, and cent; basic waveforms; harmonic structure; adding a second oscillator and noise generator. (Next time need to move to filters.)

Wednesday, 1/13

Heard Garage Band Projects - which took longer than usual due to larger class. A few who did not play theirs because they were not finished were told that they must tell me when they are done if they want me to hear it. Moved briefly back to Logic and looked at some basic quantizing issues. Assigned #2 and gave due date at end of next Wednesday's class - no class on Monday due to holiday. Next steps should probably be: how to spread an instrument across multiple tracks, etc. and much more Logic stuff. (Given the Monday holiday there will be a time issue next week. On one hand we need to try to stay on track to hear the Logic assignment, but on the other hand we don't want to get too far behind the schedule due to the holiday.)

Thursday, 1/14

More basic editing on the Subtractor: finished the filter, went over ADSR concepts, and applied the ADSR to both volume and filter frequency.

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, 1/15

Essentially the same as MW 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 start of the period week after next.

FALL 2009

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.

Week: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | ALL
(NOTE that the information on this page is not always kept up to date. Check assignments pages for official due dates.)

1/23-1/27
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(NOTE that the information on this page is not always kept up to date. Check assignments pages for official due dates.)

Current Term

Monday 1/23

Because of last week's Monday holiday, this class is a bit behind the Friday class. Additional Logic basics today - very basic use of quantizing. how to use apple loops in Logic. Did the first pass hearing assignment #1. Need to hear remained assignment 1 work at next class.

Next time: go over the requirements for assignment 2 and announce deadline

Tuesday 1/24

Continued with the subtractor. Finished coverage of filters: types, resonance, etc. Covered ADSR modules for volume and for filter. Mentioned the keyboard knob on the filter. Announced assignment 3. Heard a few remaining assignment 2. Work time on Subtractor and and assignment 3.

Wednesday 1/25

Introduced three ways to re-use material from a region: loop, copy, alias. Reminded that assignment #2 is due soon. Heard all remaining assignment 1. Work time on project 2. IMPORTANT: DID NOT introduce the technique for splitting a drum part across multiple tracks - though this is required for assignment 3!

(Did NOT DO a quick intro to using the Logic Basics Instruments - ES1,  Sampler, Ultrabeat. Later next week need to go over: Introduce track automation including creating a master volume fader?)

Thursday 1/26

Did the complex intro to FM, first with LFO and then with a second oscillator. Introduced sidebands, both with non-harmonic and harmonic oscillator frequencies. (Need to assign the two quizzes on FM and harmonics.)

Friday 1/27

(Did not update this!) Heard remaining Garage Band projects. Work time on #2 with the intention - likely to not be fully realized - of finishing it today. (Explained to class the unavoidable time issue this quarter that forces me to push a bit.) As I write this halfway through the period, it is likely that not all will be ready to play #2 and that I'll need significant time during second half of period to explain concepts for #3.

In fact, hearing #3 near the start of the period next week is the official plan...

Previous Terms

2012 Fall


Monday 10/10

Heard remaining GB projects. Introduced splitting drums over multiple tracks in Logic. Time to work on Logic assignment (#2). Briefly discussed issues with audio peaks and some very basic ways to deal with them. Did a very basic introduction to quantizing in Logic, showing only how to quantize a region - did not quantize individual notes, and only offered the basic "try this first" approach to selecting quantize values. Demonstrated how to find and add Apple Loops to Logic Projects (for assignment #2).

A few GB projects to hear (but no one said they were done. For any remaining, student will need to ask me to hear it.) For project 2: Intro loop browser in Logic. Demonstrated how to use "apple loops" in Logic. Did quantizing basics. Reminded that assignment 2 is due next time and that work time is available during intermediate class on Tuesday.

Tuesday 10/11

No Music 8 this quarter

Wednesday 10/12

Introduced three ways to re-use material from a region: loop, copy, alias. Reminded that assignment #2 is due at next class. There will be about 15 minutes to finish it up on Monday. Work time on project 2 - which is due at  start of next Monday's class. Did a quick intro to using the Logic Basics Instruments - ES1,  Sampler, Ultrabeat - but only very briefly talked about selecting sounds.

Later next week need to go over: Introduce track automation including creating a master volume fader?

Thursday 10/13

No Music 8 this quarter

Friday 10/14

Heard remaining Garage Band projects. Work time on #2 with the intention - likely to not be fully realized - of finishing it today. (Explained to class the unavoidable time issue this quarter that forces me to push a bit.) As I write this halfway through the period, it is likely that not all will be ready to play #2 and that I'll need significant time during second half of period to explain concepts for #3.

In fact, hearing #3 near the start of the period next week is the official plan...

2011 Spring

Monday 4/18

A few GB projects to hear (but no one said they were done. For any remaining, student will need to ask me to hear it.) For project 2: Intro loop browser in Logic. Demonstrated how to use "apple loops" in Logic. Did quantizing basics. Reminded that assignment 2 is due next time and that work time is available during intermediate class on Tuesday.

Tuesday 4/19

Continued with Subtractor Introduction. Did use of LFO including modulation of frequency - but not yet of filter, and mix, etc. Next? - FM with two audio oscillators including sidebands, generation of harmonic sidebands, effect of keyboard control (or not) of modulator. use of FM to generate diverse harmonic timbres. Hear remaining Redrum assignments.  Need to do a quiz on waveforms, harmonics, FM...

Wednesday 4/20

Heard the very few remaining Garage Band projects. Introduced three ways to re-use material from a region: loop, copy, alias. Reminded that assignment #2 is due during last half of this class though some may not be ready. Work time on project 2 - which was due at the end of the period but is now due at start of next Monday's class. Made brief mention of next assignment and (only quickly) described how to spread drums across multiple tracks with the same "inst."

Still need to fully cover the method for spreading a drum part over multiple tracks.

Did NOT: Went over selecting sounds from the "Logic Basics" set, and the basic use of ES1, EXS24, and Ultrabeat.

Later next week need to go over: Introduce track automation including creating a master volume fader?

Thursday 4/21

Introduced the topic of frequency modulation and sidebands, with all the gory details about calculating sideband frequencies and the rest. Did NOT yet assign the quiz on the topic - perhaps at the NEXT session? Some work time on the Subtractor assignment which is due at the end of the next class meeting. Assigned the first quiz with a due date as listed on the web site. (Assign quiz 2 next time?) (DID NOT:Did a quick once-over regarding remaining controls on the Subtractor such as polyphony, portamento, bend/mod wheels, velocity control. At end of period did a very basic intro to signal processors and back panel "wiring" in Reason. We only looked at how to insert one effect module between the Subtractor and the Mixer.)

Next subject is likely to be signal processors. Tentative plan to begin next class with basic intro to some processors in series, then hear remaining projects as others go ahead, and then add more about processors including parallel wiring, mixer send/receive, etc.

Friday 4/22

none this quarter

2011 Winter

Monday 1/17

NO CLASS - MLKing Holiday - (Fall 2010: Heard the remaining Garage Band projects. (DID not: Discussed limiting volume to avoid peaks.) Introduced use of Apple loops in Logic. Introduced the methods of spreading a single drum part over multiple tracks using one "instrument." Reviewed "looping" basics - e.g. how to use a blank regions, etc. Assigned #2 as due this coming Monday at start of period. )

Tuesday 1/18

Continued with Subtractor Introduction. Concluded use of LFO including modulation of frequency, filter, and mix. Reviewed over the concept of harmonics, from guitar string to the four synthesizer waveforms. Went to FM with two audio oscillators and covered the basics of this including sidebands, generation of harmonic sidebands, effect of keyboard control (or not) of modulator. use of FM to generate diverse harmonic timbres. Announced #3 for end of next period.  Need to do a quiz on waveforms, harmonics, FM...

Wednesday 1/19

Heard the very few remaining Garage Band projects. Announced assignment #2 as due during last half of next class. Demonstrated how to use "apple loops" in Logic. Went over quantizing in Logic - both to quantize entire regions and to quantize individual notes in the piano roll. Portions of period were work time on project 2 - which is due at the middle of the period on Monday. 

Still need to go over the method for spreading a drum part over multiple tracks. Need to do "copy, loop, and alias" session.

Did NOT: Went over selecting sounds from the "Logic Basics" set, and the basic use of ES1, EXS24, and Ultrabeat. 

Later next week need to go over: Introduce track automation including creating a master volume fader?

Thursday 1/20

Most of  time in the period was work time on the Subtractor assignment which was due at the end of the period today - but a majority of the class had not quite finished, so I'll hear it 15 MINUTES AFTER THE START OF NEXT TUESDAY'S SESSION. Assigned the first quiz with a due date of one week from today. (Assign quiz 2 next time?) Did a quick once-over regarding remaining controls on the Subtractor such as polyphony, portamento, bend/mod wheels, velocity control. At end of period did a very basic intro to signal processors and back panel "wiring" in Reason. We only looked at how to insert one effect module between the Subtractor and the Mixer.

Next subject is likely to be signal processors. Tentative plan to begin next class with basic intro to some processors in series, then hear remaining projects as others go ahead, and then add more about processors including parallel wiring, mixer send/receive, etc. 

Friday 1/21

Heard a few remaining Garage Band assignments. Essentially the same as MW class, but...  heard some but not all of assignment #2. Need to hear the remaining #2 projects at the start of the period next week. The period will also need to include work time on #3 - it was assigned this week but there was NO time to work on it.

Main new stuff was 

• Spliting a part across multiple tracks
• Loop, option-drag, and alias, and
• Using apple loops
• Logic Basics instruments (EXS24, ES1, Ultrabeat)

For next time

• EM history 1!
  
• volume/pan automation.
• effects/inserts
  
• next assignment
• first quiz
  

Assignment 3 next week - no earlier than middle of period since we had almost no time to work on it this week.

2010 Fall

Monday 10/4

Heard the remaining Garage Band projects. (DID not: Discussed limiting volume to avoid peaks.) Introduced use of Apple loops in Logic. Introduced the methods of spreading a single drum part over multiple tracks using one "instrument." Reviewed "looping" basics - e.g. how to use a blank regions, etc. Assigned #2 as due this coming Monday at start of period.

Tuesday 10/5

Continued with Subtractor Introduction. Concluded use of LFO including modulation of frequency, filter, and mix. Went over the concept of harmonics, from guitar string to the four synthesizer waveforms. (DID NOT - SAVE FOR NEXT TIME: Went to FM with two audio oscillators and covered the basics of this including sidebands, generation of harmonic sidebands, effect of keyboard control (or not) of modulator. use of FM to generate diverse harmonic timbres.) Need to do a quiz on waveforms, harmonics, FM...

Wednesday 10/6

Portions of period were work time on project 2 - which is due at the start of the period on Monday. Went over selecting sounds from the "Logic Basics" set, and the basic use of ES1, EXS24, and Ultrabeat. Also described three methods of "reusing" a region in Logic: loop, copy (and edit?), alias. Some may have finished assignment 2 today and started #3.

On Monday need to go over: Introduce track automation including creating a master volume fader.

Thursday 10/7

This is was the "tough sledding" session - going over how FM works when using two audio oscillators and, in particular, trying to make sense out of sidebands. We went over how to calculate them in some simple situations. Most of remaining time in the period was work time on the Subtractor assignment which was due at the end of the period today. Heard about half of these assignments and need to hear the remaining projects at the next class meeting. (May still want to do: All filled in a few details about various controls that we had not already covered in the subtractor: pitch bend, modulation, portamento, the velocity controls, etc.) Need to distribute the harmonics/sidebands quiz, perhaps as two separate quizzes.

Next subject is likely to be signal processors. Tentative plan to begin next class with basic intro to some processors in series, then hear remaining projects as others go ahead, and then add more about processors including parallel wiring, mixer send/receive, etc. Need to consider class topics and to do a quiz.

Friday 10/8

Heard a few remaining Garage Band assignments. Essentially the same as MW class.  Main new stuff was

• Spliting a part across multiple tracks
• Loop, option-drag, and alias, and volume/pan automation.
  
• Using apple loops
• Logic Basics instruments (EXS24, ES1, Ultrabeat)
• Perhaps start automation?
  

Did not do EM history 1. Assignment 3 and 2 are next week.

2010 Spring

Monday 4/19

Heard the remaining Garage Band projects. Discussed limiting volume to avoid peaks. Introduced use of Apple loops in Logic. Introduced the methods of spreading a single drum part over multiple tracks using one "instrument." Assigned #2 as due this coming Wednesday at end of period, and talked about available open lab for those who want to do a high quality project. (Will provide perhaps 1/3 to 1/2 of period on Wednesday to finish project.

Tuesday 4/20

Continued with Subtractor Introduction. Concluded use of LFO including modulation of frequency, filter, and mix. Went over the concept of harmonics, from guitar string to the four synthesizer waveforms. (DID NOT - SAVE FOR NEXT TIME: Went to FM with two audio oscillators and covered the basics of this including sidebands, generation of harmonic sidebands, effect of keyboard control (or not) of modulator. use of FM to generate diverse harmonic timbres.) Need to do a quiz on waveforms, harmonics, FM...

Wednesday 4/21

Portions of period were work time on project 2 - which was due at the end of the period today but has been delayed until the start of the period on Monday. Went over selecting sounds from the "Logic Basics" set, and the basic use of ES1, EXS24, and Ultrabeat. Also described three methods of "reusing" a region in Logic: loop, copy (and edit?), alias. Some may have finished assignment 2 today and started #3.

On Monday need to go over: Introduce track automation including creating a master volume fader.

Thursday 4/22

This is was the "tough sledding" session - going over how FM works when using two audio oscillators and, in particular, trying to make sense out of sidebands. We went over how to calculate them in some simple situations. Most of remaining time in the period was work time on the Subtractor assignment which was due at the end of the period today. Heard about half of these assignments and need to hear the remaining projects at the next class meeting. (May still want to do: All filled in a few details about various controls that we had not already covered in the subtractor: pitch bend, modulation, portamento, the velocity controls, etc.) Need to distribute the harmonics/sidebands quiz, perhaps as two separate quizzes.

Next subject is likely to be signal processors. Tentative plan to begin next class with basic intro to some processors in series, then hear remaining projects as others go ahead, and then add more about processors including parallel wiring, mixer send/receive, etc. Need to consider class topics and to do a quiz.

Friday 4/23

(Essentially the same as MW class  Main new stuff was spreading a part across multiple tracks and loop, option-drag, and alias, and volume/pan automation. Heard assignment 2.)

Reviewed/introduced use of audio loops. Went over the Logic Basics instruments: ES1, EXS24, Ultrabeat. Introduced splitting a part across multiple tracks. Three methods to re-use regions: loop, copy (option-drag), and alias. Did not do EM history 1. Assignment 3 is due at the end of the period next week  - some will still need to play back assignment 2 then.

2010 Winter

Monday 1/18

HOLIDAY

Tuesday 1/19

Continued with Subtractor Introduction. Covered use of LFO including modulation of frequency, filter, and mix. Went to FM with two audio oscillators and covered the basics of this including sidebands, generation of harmonic sidebands, effect of keyboard control (or not) of modulator. use of FM to generate diverse harmonic timbres. Need to do a quiz on waveforms, harmonics, FM...

Wednesday 1/20

Portions of period were work time on project 2 - which is due at the START of the period on Monday. Went over selecting sounds from the "Logic Basics" set, and the basic use of ES1, EXS24, and Ultrabeat. Also described how to record a drum part across several channels using the same Inst. Some may have finished assignment 2 today and started #3.

On Monday need to go over: three ways to reuse regions: loop, copy, alias. DID NOT: Introduced track automation including creating a master volume fader.

Thursday 1/21

Most of period was work time on the Subtractor assignment which was due at the end of the period today. Heard about half of these assignments and need to hear the remaining projects at the next class meeting. All filled in a few details about various controls that we had not already covered in the subtractor: pitch bend, modulation, portamento, the velocity controls, etc.

Next subject is likely to be signal processors. Tentative plan to begin next class with basic intro to some processors in series, then hear remaining projects as others go ahead, and then add more about processors including parallel wiring, mixer send/receive, etc. Need to consider class topics and to do a quiz.

Friday 1/22

(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.)

Reviewed/introduced use of audio loops. Went over the Logic Basics instruments: ES1, EXS24, Ultrabeat. Introduced splitting a part across multiple tracks. Three methods to re-use regions: loop, copy (option-drag), and alias. IF TIME: at end do a quick description of bouncing to mp3. Did not do EM history 1. Assignment 2 is due at the start of the period next week and assignment 3 at the end... if all goes well.

Monday 1/18

HOLIDAY

Tuesday 1/19

Continued with Subtractor Introduction. Covered use of LFO including modulation of frequency, filter, and mix. Went to FM with two audio oscillators and covered the basics of this including sidebands, generation of harmonic sidebands, effect of keyboard control (or not) of modulator. use of FM to generate diverse harmonic timbres. Need to do a quiz on waveforms, harmonics, FM...

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 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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CURRENT TERM

(General Notes for Week 4 - This week in all classes we need to go over how to create backups. Need to start the EM history topics in both 51 classes and assign first quiz. (Quiz 1 due in Music 8.) Intro needs to learn how to create a MASTER VOLUME FADER and CONTROL TRACK and how to automate track volume and panning.)

Monday 1/30

Introduced method of spreading drum parts across multiple tracks - with this and the material on three ways to re-use regions, it is now possible to do the next assignment 3. Automation is perhaps next, and it is time to do a history topic.

Tuesday 1/31

Introduced Reason effects and how to wire them to individual instruments and to the mixer. Announced due dates for the two quizzes, and the cancellation of this Thursday's class for a music department flex day. The Subtractor assignment is supposed to be due today, but not everyone is finished - heard perhaps a half dozen of them, and announced that I would hear the rest at the start of the next meeting.

Wednesday 2/1

Heard  remaining assignment 2 from those who were no finished on Monday. Some still have not shown it, but they know that they must tell me when/if they finish. Work time on project 3. Did a _very_ basic introduction to how automation is displayed and entered in Logic - just enough to get people started on it.

DID NOT: Introduced the use of effects/inserts in Logic. Briefly went over a few sample effects, how to add, bypass, and remove them, how to add more, etc.

Did not start first EM history topic today. Will need a half hour or so of work  time on #3 on Monday before I begin to evaluate them.

Thursday 2/2

No meeting due to music department flex day activity in the afternoon

Friday 2/5

Began with a few minutes of work time, then did the "second pass" to hear assignment #2. Plan: work time on #3. Introduce Logic automation.  First EM history topic. Assign history quiz 1 for next Friday. Did a quick explanation of the Logic Basics instruments. DID NOT HEAR #3, so plan for start of next week: collect and review quiz, then hear #3, then work time on #4 (need to review it with class), then other stuff as needed...

PREVIOUS TERMS
2011 Fall

Monday 10/17

Reviewed need for backups and method for creating them, along with the importance of saving into individual folders within the student files folder. Introduced basic automation in Logic, including how to create an arrange track for output 1-2 to control volume of all tracks. Assigned #2 as due next Monday. Heard #2.

Next: Time for EM history?

Tuesday 10/18

No 8 this quarter

Wednesday 11/19

Heard a few remaining assignment 2 from those who were absent on Monday. Work time on project 3. Introduced the use of effects/inserts in Logic. Briefly went over a few sample effects, how to add, bypass, and remove them, how to add more, etc.

Did not start first EM history topic today. Will need a half hour or so of work  time on #3 on Monday before I begin to evaluate them.

Thursday 10/20

No 8 this quarter

Friday 10/21

Began with 30 minutes of work time on #2. Then introduced automation in Logic. Introduced effects in Logic. Heard #2. (Anyone who did not play it must let me know when/if they finish.) STARTED the first EM history topic and went as far as the Teleharmonium - did NOT to the Theremin. Next time do the Theremin and talk about assigning and scheduling takehome quizzes and tests. #3 is due - supposedly - 30 minutes into the period next time.

2011 Spring

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 1 due in Music 8. 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.

Monday 4/25

Finished the intro to splitting an instrument across multiple tracks, including how to use velocity to adjust volume and how to reassign a track to a different instrument. 15 minutes to finish the logic assignment due today (#2), then hear them. Introduce the "Logic Basics Instruments" later in the period. Assign #3 as due next Monday, 5/2.

Next: Time for EM history?

Tuesday 4/26

Decided to NOT hear Subtractor (3) assignment today - will hear at start of next class. Presented signal processors - series and parallel connections. Go over effects modules. Assigned #4 as due one week from Thursday. Reminder that quiz #1 is due on Thursday.

Next class will introduce remaining concepts for assignment 4, if any - AND begin history topic.

Wednesday 4/27

Heard a few remaining assignment 2 from those who were absent on Monday. Work time on project 3. Introduced the use of effects/inserts in Logic. Briefly went over a few effects, how to add, bypass, and remove them, how to add more, etc.

Next time: Introduction to automation, and need to at least explain how to do a master volume track next time. Perhaps do introduction of EM history topic. Review need for synchronization with click track and how to record to ensure that this happens.

Thursday 4/28

Heard all remaining Assignment #3 (Subtractor), which took most of the period. Introduced the Matrix sequencer, connected to the Subtractor. Did NOT assign quiz 2 - MUST DO NEXT TIME. Reviewed quiz #1. Work time on #4 as I circulated to hear #3.

Friday 4/29

None this quarter

2010 Fall

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.

Monday 11/11

Heard some of project #2. Went over introduction to track automation, primarily on volume/pan, but also described how it can be used to control/edit other values as well, but not in any detail. (Note: Assignment 2 was supposed to be due near the start of the period, but almost no one had finished. Perhaps did not have enough time at previous session? Consequently, aside from introducing automation, no new material this session. Hear #2 near end of session.‚

(DID NOT YET go over setting up the master volume fader via Output 1-2.) DID NOT yet cover the addition of effects" - (NEED TO: Started EM History by doing precursor including the Singing Arc and the Teleharmonium. Stopped before doing the Theremin.)

Tuesday 11/12

Finished listening to the Subtractor (#3) project. Explained signal processors and the two ways to wire them in Reason. Next class will introduce remaining concepts for assignment 4 along with due date - AND begin history topic

Wednesday 11/13

Heard the few remaining project 2. Work time on project 3. Introduced signal processors and how to insert them in Logic. Project 3 is now due at very start of period next Monday. 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 11/14

Mostly work time on the signal processor assignment that is due at the START of the next class session. Took time out to introduce the Matrix Pattern Sequencer. Covered the CV, gate, and curve values and patched curves to filter frequency. (At some point need to move on to the splitter/merger module. But next step - before that - is likely to introduce the samplers.)

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 11/15

Continued Logic Automation, adding automation of the Output 1-2 channel in the arrange window (Have also introduced use of effects inserts).

DID NOT (!) Hear assignment 3 at end of class - do at week 5 class. Announce assignment 4. (Introduced first EM history topic through Telharmonium and Singing Arc - did not do Theremin nor did I announce the take-home quiz!)

2010 Spring

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.

Monday 4/26

Finished hearing project #2. Went over introduction to track automation, primarily on volume/pan, but also described how it can be used to control/edit other values as well.

(DID NOT YET go over setting up the master volume fader via Output 1-2.) DID NOT yet cover the addition of effects" - (NEED TO: Started EM History by doing precursor including the Singing Arc and the Teleharmonium. Stopped before doing the Theremin.)

Tuesday 4/27

Finished listening to the Subtractor (#3) project. Explained signal processors and the two ways to wire them in Reason. Next class will introduce remaining concepts for assignment 4 along with due date - AND begin history topic

Wednesday 4/28

Heard the few remaining project 2. Work time on project 3. Introduced signal processors and how to insert them in Logic. Project 3 is now due at very start of period next Monday. 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 4/29

Mostly work time on the signal processor assignment that is due at the START of the next class session. Took time out to introduce the Matrix Pattern Sequencer. Covered the CV, gate, and curve values and patched curves to filter frequency. (At some point need to move on to the splitter/merger module. But next step - before that - is likely to introduce the samplers.)

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 4/30

We had serious attendance problems today. Only eight students were present at the start of the period, and about 4-5 came in late - some more than one hour late. Had a serious discussion about this issue with the class and emailed all absent students and asked for a response from each of them. Moving on...

Introduced Logic Automation. Automated volume and panning, and explained how other parameter could be automated, even individual instrument and plugin parameters. (The latter discussed conceptually, but don't expect that students will do this just yet.) Introduced logic plugin effects.

Hear assignment 3 at end of class. Announce assignment 4. (Introduced first EM history topic and take-home quiz next week!)

2010 Winter

Monday 1/25

Was scheduled to hear most recent project (#2), but put this off until start of next class. Discussed the need to get back on track and finish assignments on schedule. Introduced the three method of reusing a region: loop, option-drag (copy/paste), and alias. Introduced method for backing work up on the server. Delayed deadline for #3 until start of period next Monday.

(DID NOT YET go over setting up the master volume fader via Output 1-2.) DID NOT yet cover basic track automation of volume and pan, nor the addition of effects" - (NEED TO: Started EM History by doing precursor including the Singing Arc and the Teleharmonium. Stopped before doing the Theremin.)

Tuesday 1/26

Finished listening to the Subtractor (#3) project. Explained signal processors and the two ways to wire them in Reason. Announced assignment 4. Next class will need work time on this and introduce another topic.

Wednesday 1/27

Heard remaining project 2. (Except for those who still were not ready - they must inform me when finished. Work time on project 3. Project 3 is due at start of the next. Began introducing automation in Logic. We exposed the automation view, saw how to edit volume and panning, and had a conceptual example of displaying/editing other parameters.   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 1/28

Mostly work time on the signal processor assignment that is due at the START of the next class session. Took time out to introduce the Matrix Pattern Sequencer. Covered the CV, gate, and curve values and patched curves to filter frequency. (At some point need to move on to the splitter/merger module. But next step - before that - is likely to introduce the samplers.)

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 1/29

A bit of a complicated day. Hear all of assignment 2 during first part of period. Introduced basic automation in the Arrange window. Did first electronic history project. Quiz 1 due at start of next class. Some time was available for work on project 3 - which had been due at this session but I had to delay deadline now until start of next class. Need to try to keep on track for assignment four - which was not yet assigned - since we'll have a Friday holiday the following week.

Need to introduce effects/inserts on 1/5.

2010 Fall

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.

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 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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CURRENT TERM

(General Notes for Week 4 - This week in all classes we need to go over how to create backups. Need to start the EM history topics in both 51 classes and assign first quiz. (Quiz 1 due in Music 8.) Intro needs to learn how to create a MASTER VOLUME FADER and CONTROL TRACK and how to automate track volume and panning.)

Monday 1/30

Introduced method of spreading drum parts across multiple tracks - with this and the material on three ways to re-use regions, it is now possible to do the next assignment 3. Automation is perhaps next, and it is time to do a history topic.

Tuesday 1/31

Introduced Reason effects and how to wire them to individual instruments and to the mixer. Announced due dates for the two quizzes, and the cancellation of this Thursday's class for a music department flex day. The Subtractor assignment is supposed to be due today, but not everyone is finished - heard perhaps a half dozen of them, and announced that I would hear the rest at the start of the next meeting.

Wednesday 2/1

Heard  remaining assignment 2 from those who were no finished on Monday. Some still have not shown it, but they know that they must tell me when/if they finish. Work time on project 3. Did a _very_ basic introduction to how automation is displayed and entered in Logic - just enough to get people started on it.

DID NOT: Introduced the use of effects/inserts in Logic. Briefly went over a few sample effects, how to add, bypass, and remove them, how to add more, etc.

Did not start first EM history topic today. Will need a half hour or so of work  time on #3 on Monday before I begin to evaluate them.

Thursday 2/2

No meeting due to music department flex day activity in the afternoon

Friday 2/5

Began with a few minutes of work time, then did the "second pass" to hear assignment #2. Plan: work time on #3. Introduce Logic automation.  First EM history topic. Assign history quiz 1 for next Friday. Did a quick explanation of the Logic Basics instruments. DID NOT HEAR #3, so plan for start of next week: collect and review quiz, then hear #3, then work time on #4 (need to review it with class), then other stuff as needed...

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2011 Fall

Monday 10/17

Reviewed need for backups and method for creating them, along with the importance of saving into individual folders within the student files folder. Introduced basic automation in Logic, including how to create an arrange track for output 1-2 to control volume of all tracks. Assigned #2 as due next Monday. Heard #2.

Next: Time for EM history?

Tuesday 10/18

No 8 this quarter

Wednesday 11/19

Heard a few remaining assignment 2 from those who were absent on Monday. Work time on project 3. Introduced the use of effects/inserts in Logic. Briefly went over a few sample effects, how to add, bypass, and remove them, how to add more, etc.

Did not start first EM history topic today. Will need a half hour or so of work  time on #3 on Monday before I begin to evaluate them.

Thursday 10/20

No 8 this quarter

Friday 10/21

Began with 30 minutes of work time on #2. Then introduced automation in Logic. Introduced effects in Logic. Heard #2. (Anyone who did not play it must let me know when/if they finish.) STARTED the first EM history topic and went as far as the Teleharmonium - did NOT to the Theremin. Next time do the Theremin and talk about assigning and scheduling takehome quizzes and tests. #3 is due - supposedly - 30 minutes into the period next time.

2011 Spring

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 1 due in Music 8. 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.

Monday 4/25

Finished the intro to splitting an instrument across multiple tracks, including how to use velocity to adjust volume and how to reassign a track to a different instrument. 15 minutes to finish the logic assignment due today (#2), then hear them. Introduce the "Logic Basics Instruments" later in the period. Assign #3 as due next Monday, 5/2.

Next: Time for EM history?

Tuesday 4/26

Decided to NOT hear Subtractor (3) assignment today - will hear at start of next class. Presented signal processors - series and parallel connections. Go over effects modules. Assigned #4 as due one week from Thursday. Reminder that quiz #1 is due on Thursday.

Next class will introduce remaining concepts for assignment 4, if any - AND begin history topic.

Wednesday 4/27

Heard a few remaining assignment 2 from those who were absent on Monday. Work time on project 3. Introduced the use of effects/inserts in Logic. Briefly went over a few effects, how to add, bypass, and remove them, how to add more, etc.

Next time: Introduction to automation, and need to at least explain how to do a master volume track next time. Perhaps do introduction of EM history topic. Review need for synchronization with click track and how to record to ensure that this happens.

Thursday 4/28

Heard all remaining Assignment #3 (Subtractor), which took most of the period. Introduced the Matrix sequencer, connected to the Subtractor. Did NOT assign quiz 2 - MUST DO NEXT TIME. Reviewed quiz #1. Work time on #4 as I circulated to hear #3.

Friday 4/29

None this quarter

2010 Fall

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.

Monday 11/11

Heard some of project #2. Went over introduction to track automation, primarily on volume/pan, but also described how it can be used to control/edit other values as well, but not in any detail. (Note: Assignment 2 was supposed to be due near the start of the period, but almost no one had finished. Perhaps did not have enough time at previous session? Consequently, aside from introducing automation, no new material this session. Hear #2 near end of session.‚

(DID NOT YET go over setting up the master volume fader via Output 1-2.) DID NOT yet cover the addition of effects" - (NEED TO: Started EM History by doing precursor including the Singing Arc and the Teleharmonium. Stopped before doing the Theremin.)

Tuesday 11/12

Finished listening to the Subtractor (#3) project. Explained signal processors and the two ways to wire them in Reason. Next class will introduce remaining concepts for assignment 4 along with due date - AND begin history topic

Wednesday 11/13

Heard the few remaining project 2. Work time on project 3. Introduced signal processors and how to insert them in Logic. Project 3 is now due at very start of period next Monday. 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 11/14

Mostly work time on the signal processor assignment that is due at the START of the next class session. Took time out to introduce the Matrix Pattern Sequencer. Covered the CV, gate, and curve values and patched curves to filter frequency. (At some point need to move on to the splitter/merger module. But next step - before that - is likely to introduce the samplers.)

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 11/15

Continued Logic Automation, adding automation of the Output 1-2 channel in the arrange window (Have also introduced use of effects inserts).

DID NOT (!) Hear assignment 3 at end of class - do at week 5 class. Announce assignment 4. (Introduced first EM history topic through Telharmonium and Singing Arc - did not do Theremin nor did I announce the take-home quiz!)

2010 Spring

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.

Monday 4/26

Finished hearing project #2. Went over introduction to track automation, primarily on volume/pan, but also described how it can be used to control/edit other values as well.

(DID NOT YET go over setting up the master volume fader via Output 1-2.) DID NOT yet cover the addition of effects" - (NEED TO: Started EM History by doing precursor including the Singing Arc and the Teleharmonium. Stopped before doing the Theremin.)

Tuesday 4/27

Finished listening to the Subtractor (#3) project. Explained signal processors and the two ways to wire them in Reason. Next class will introduce remaining concepts for assignment 4 along with due date - AND begin history topic

Wednesday 4/28

Heard the few remaining project 2. Work time on project 3. Introduced signal processors and how to insert them in Logic. Project 3 is now due at very start of period next Monday. 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 4/29

Mostly work time on the signal processor assignment that is due at the START of the next class session. Took time out to introduce the Matrix Pattern Sequencer. Covered the CV, gate, and curve values and patched curves to filter frequency. (At some point need to move on to the splitter/merger module. But next step - before that - is likely to introduce the samplers.)

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 4/30

We had serious attendance problems today. Only eight students were present at the start of the period, and about 4-5 came in late - some more than one hour late. Had a serious discussion about this issue with the class and emailed all absent students and asked for a response from each of them. Moving on...

Introduced Logic Automation. Automated volume and panning, and explained how other parameter could be automated, even individual instrument and plugin parameters. (The latter discussed conceptually, but don't expect that students will do this just yet.) Introduced logic plugin effects.

Hear assignment 3 at end of class. Announce assignment 4. (Introduced first EM history topic and take-home quiz next week!)

2010 Winter

Monday 1/25

Was scheduled to hear most recent project (#2), but put this off until start of next class. Discussed the need to get back on track and finish assignments on schedule. Introduced the three method of reusing a region: loop, option-drag (copy/paste), and alias. Introduced method for backing work up on the server. Delayed deadline for #3 until start of period next Monday.

(DID NOT YET go over setting up the master volume fader via Output 1-2.) DID NOT yet cover basic track automation of volume and pan, nor the addition of effects" - (NEED TO: Started EM History by doing precursor including the Singing Arc and the Teleharmonium. Stopped before doing the Theremin.)

Tuesday 1/26

Finished listening to the Subtractor (#3) project. Explained signal processors and the two ways to wire them in Reason. Announced assignment 4. Next class will need work time on this and introduce another topic.

Wednesday 1/27

Heard remaining project 2. (Except for those who still were not ready - they must inform me when finished. Work time on project 3. Project 3 is due at start of the next. Began introducing automation in Logic. We exposed the automation view, saw how to edit volume and panning, and had a conceptual example of displaying/editing other parameters.   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 1/28

Mostly work time on the signal processor assignment that is due at the START of the next class session. Took time out to introduce the Matrix Pattern Sequencer. Covered the CV, gate, and curve values and patched curves to filter frequency. (At some point need to move on to the splitter/merger module. But next step - before that - is likely to introduce the samplers.)

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 1/29

A bit of a complicated day. Hear all of assignment 2 during first part of period. Introduced basic automation in the Arrange window. Did first electronic history project. Quiz 1 due at start of next class. Some time was available for work on project 3 - which had been due at this session but I had to delay deadline now until start of next class. Need to try to keep on track for assignment four - which was not yet assigned - since we'll have a Friday holiday the following week.

Need to introduce effects/inserts on 1/5.

2010 Fall

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.

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 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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<b>CURRENT TERM</b>

(General Notes for Week 4 - This week in all classes we need to go over how to create backups. Need to start the EM history topics in both 51 classes and assign first quiz. (Quiz 1 due in Music 8.) Intro needs to learn how to create a MASTER VOLUME FADER and CONTROL TRACK and how to automate track volume and panning.)

Monday 1/30

Introduced method of spreading drum parts across multiple tracks - with this and the material on three ways to re-use regions, it is now possible to do the next assignment 3. Automation is perhaps next, and it is time to do a history topic.

Tuesday 1/31

Introduced Reason effects and how to wire them to individual instruments and to the mixer. Announced due dates for the two quizzes, and the cancellation of this Thursday's class for a music department flex day. The Subtractor assignment is supposed to be due today, but not everyone is finished - heard perhaps a half dozen of them, and announced that I would hear the rest at the start of the next meeting.

Wednesday 2/1

Heard  remaining assignment 2 from those who were no finished on Monday. Some still have not shown it, but they know that they must tell me when/if they finish. Work time on project 3. Did a _very_ basic introduction to how automation is displayed and entered in Logic - just enough to get people started on it.

DID NOT: Introduced the use of effects/inserts in Logic. Briefly went over a few sample effects, how to add, bypass, and remove them, how to add more, etc.

Did not start first EM history topic today. Will need a half hour or so of work  time on #3 on Monday before I begin to evaluate them.

Thursday 2/2

No meeting due to music department flex day activity in the afternoon

Friday 2/5

Began with a few minutes of work time, then did the "second pass" to hear assignment #2. Plan: work time on #3. Introduce Logic automation.  First EM history topic. Assign history quiz 1 for next Friday. Did a quick explanation of the Logic Basics instruments. DID NOT HEAR #3, so plan for start of next week: collect and review quiz, then hear #3, then work time on #4 (need to review it with class), then other stuff as needed...

<b>PREVIOUS TERMS</b>
2011 Fall

Monday 10/17

Reviewed need for backups and method for creating them, along with the importance of saving into individual folders within the student files folder. Introduced basic automation in Logic, including how to create an arrange track for output 1-2 to control volume of all tracks. Assigned #2 as due next Monday. Heard #2.

Next: Time for EM history?

Tuesday 10/18

No 8 this quarter

Wednesday 11/19

Heard a few remaining assignment 2 from those who were absent on Monday. Work time on project 3. Introduced the use of effects/inserts in Logic. Briefly went over a few sample effects, how to add, bypass, and remove them, how to add more, etc.

Did not start first EM history topic today. Will need a half hour or so of work  time on #3 on Monday before I begin to evaluate them.

Thursday 10/20

No 8 this quarter

Friday 10/21

Began with 30 minutes of work time on #2. Then introduced automation in Logic. Introduced effects in Logic. Heard #2. (Anyone who did not play it must let me know when/if they finish.) STARTED the first EM history topic and went as far as the Teleharmonium - did NOT to the Theremin. Next time do the Theremin and talk about assigning and scheduling takehome quizzes and tests. #3 is due - supposedly - 30 minutes into the period next time.

2011 Spring

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 1 due in Music 8. 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.

Monday 4/25

Finished the intro to splitting an instrument across multiple tracks, including how to use velocity to adjust volume and how to reassign a track to a different instrument. 15 minutes to finish the logic assignment due today (#2), then hear them. Introduce the "Logic Basics Instruments" later in the period. Assign #3 as due next Monday, 5/2.

Next: Time for EM history?

Tuesday 4/26

Decided to NOT hear Subtractor (3) assignment today - will hear at start of next class. Presented signal processors - series and parallel connections. Go over effects modules. Assigned #4 as due one week from Thursday. Reminder that quiz #1 is due on Thursday.

Next class will introduce remaining concepts for assignment 4, if any - AND begin history topic.

Wednesday 4/27

Heard a few remaining assignment 2 from those who were absent on Monday. Work time on project 3. Introduced the use of effects/inserts in Logic. Briefly went over a few effects, how to add, bypass, and remove them, how to add more, etc.

Next time: Introduction to automation, and need to at least explain how to do a master volume track next time. Perhaps do introduction of EM history topic. Review need for synchronization with click track and how to record to ensure that this happens.

Thursday 4/28

Heard all remaining Assignment #3 (Subtractor), which took most of the period. Introduced the Matrix sequencer, connected to the Subtractor. Did NOT assign quiz 2 - MUST DO NEXT TIME. Reviewed quiz #1. Work time on #4 as I circulated to hear #3.

Friday 4/29

None this quarter

2010 Fall

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.

Monday 11/11

Heard some of project #2. Went over introduction to track automation, primarily on volume/pan, but also described how it can be used to control/edit other values as well, but not in any detail. (Note: Assignment 2 was supposed to be due near the start of the period, but almost no one had finished. Perhaps did not have enough time at previous session? Consequently, aside from introducing automation, no new material this session. Hear #2 near end of session.‚

(DID NOT YET go over setting up the master volume fader via Output 1-2.) DID NOT yet cover the addition of effects" - (NEED TO: Started EM History by doing precursor including the Singing Arc and the Teleharmonium. Stopped before doing the Theremin.)

Tuesday 11/12

Finished listening to the Subtractor (#3) project. Explained signal processors and the two ways to wire them in Reason. Next class will introduce remaining concepts for assignment 4 along with due date - AND begin history topic

Wednesday 11/13

Heard the few remaining project 2. Work time on project 3. Introduced signal processors and how to insert them in Logic. Project 3 is now due at very start of period next Monday. 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 11/14

Mostly work time on the signal processor assignment that is due at the START of the next class session. Took time out to introduce the Matrix Pattern Sequencer. Covered the CV, gate, and curve values and patched curves to filter frequency. (At some point need to move on to the splitter/merger module. But next step - before that - is likely to introduce the samplers.)

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 11/15

Continued Logic Automation, adding automation of the Output 1-2 channel in the arrange window (Have also introduced use of effects inserts).

DID NOT (!) Hear assignment 3 at end of class - do at week 5 class. Announce assignment 4. (Introduced first EM history topic through Telharmonium and Singing Arc - did not do Theremin nor did I announce the take-home quiz!)

2010 Spring

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.

Monday 4/26

Finished hearing project #2. Went over introduction to track automation, primarily on volume/pan, but also described how it can be used to control/edit other values as well.

(DID NOT YET go over setting up the master volume fader via Output 1-2.) DID NOT yet cover the addition of effects" - (NEED TO: Started EM History by doing precursor including the Singing Arc and the Teleharmonium. Stopped before doing the Theremin.)

Tuesday 4/27

Finished listening to the Subtractor (#3) project. Explained signal processors and the two ways to wire them in Reason. Next class will introduce remaining concepts for assignment 4 along with due date - AND begin history topic

Wednesday 4/28

Heard the few remaining project 2. Work time on project 3. Introduced signal processors and how to insert them in Logic. Project 3 is now due at very start of period next Monday. 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 4/29

Mostly work time on the signal processor assignment that is due at the START of the next class session. Took time out to introduce the Matrix Pattern Sequencer. Covered the CV, gate, and curve values and patched curves to filter frequency. (At some point need to move on to the splitter/merger module. But next step - before that - is likely to introduce the samplers.)

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 4/30

We had serious attendance problems today. Only eight students were present at the start of the period, and about 4-5 came in late - some more than one hour late. Had a serious discussion about this issue with the class and emailed all absent students and asked for a response from each of them. Moving on...

Introduced Logic Automation. Automated volume and panning, and explained how other parameter could be automated, even individual instrument and plugin parameters. (The latter discussed conceptually, but don't expect that students will do this just yet.) Introduced logic plugin effects.

Hear assignment 3 at end of class. Announce assignment 4. (Introduced first EM history topic and take-home quiz next week!)

2010 Winter

Monday 1/25

Was scheduled to hear most recent project (#2), but put this off until start of next class. Discussed the need to get back on track and finish assignments on schedule. Introduced the three method of reusing a region: loop, option-drag (copy/paste), and alias. Introduced method for backing work up on the server. Delayed deadline for #3 until start of period next Monday.

(DID NOT YET go over setting up the master volume fader via Output 1-2.) DID NOT yet cover basic track automation of volume and pan, nor the addition of effects" - (NEED TO: Started EM History by doing precursor including the Singing Arc and the Teleharmonium. Stopped before doing the Theremin.)

Tuesday 1/26

Finished listening to the Subtractor (#3) project. Explained signal processors and the two ways to wire them in Reason. Announced assignment 4. Next class will need work time on this and introduce another topic.

Wednesday 1/27

Heard remaining project 2. (Except for those who still were not ready - they must inform me when finished. Work time on project 3. Project 3 is due at start of the next. Began introducing automation in Logic. We exposed the automation view, saw how to edit volume and panning, and had a conceptual example of displaying/editing other parameters.   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 1/28

Mostly work time on the signal processor assignment that is due at the START of the next class session. Took time out to introduce the Matrix Pattern Sequencer. Covered the CV, gate, and curve values and patched curves to filter frequency. (At some point need to move on to the splitter/merger module. But next step - before that - is likely to introduce the samplers.)

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 1/29

A bit of a complicated day. Hear all of assignment 2 during first part of period. Introduced basic automation in the Arrange window. Did first electronic history project. Quiz 1 due at start of next class. Some time was available for work on project 3 - which had been due at this session but I had to delay deadline now until start of next class. Need to try to keep on track for assignment four - which was not yet assigned - since we'll have a Friday holiday the following week.

Need to introduce effects/inserts on 1/5.

2010 Fall

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.

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 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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Current Term

Monday 2/6

Work time on #3. Introduced effects inserts in Logic. Then...

Realized that most would not finish #3 today, so moved ahead to do first electronic history presentation. Assigned quiz due date as one week from today. Regarding assignment #3... will need to provide perhaps another 30 minutes of work time on Wednesday, then listen to them. Need to announce and describe #4 and set deadline.

Tuesday 2/7

Collected and reviewed take home quiz 1 on harmonics. Heard assignment #3, the subtractor assignment - which took longer than I expected. (Modification to the assignment for the future might include requiring students to work from init patch on all or some instruments, submit written descriptions of all parameters that they changed, ask them to account for a subset of adjustments whether or not they changed them, etc. - the issue is that a number of them submitted fairly interesting sounds, but they produced them by making very minor changes to preexisting sounds and they did not understand why the sounds worked as they did.) At the end of the period, considered introducing the Matrix sequencer, but there was too little time. Perhaps need to introduce the "velocity" section of the subtractor, at least to demonstrate the concept of having velocity scale the effect of other controls.

Wednesday 12/8

Ended class a few minutes early today. 30 minutes work time on #3, then room circuit to hear this assignment. Went over requirement for #4 and announced due date. Reviewed how to use Logic Basics instruments for assignment #3. (Next time do 2nd EM topic - same day as first take home quiz due. Reminded class to print first quiz TODAY.

Thursday 2/9

TBA

Friday 2/10

TBA

Previous Terms

2011 Fall

Monday 10/24

Work time on #3. Heard #3 - from those who were finished. Started first history topic.

Wednesday will primarily be: Hear #3, then finish EM history project and assign quiz, with any remaining time for work on #4. (May need to delay #4 deadline depending on progress on Wednesday.)

Tuesday 10/25

No Music 8 this term.

Wednesday 10/26

Finished first EM topic. Assigned Quiz 1 as due next week on Wednesday. Announced assignment 4 as next project and due next Wednesday also. Work time to finish #3 or start on #4. Heard remaining #3 assignments. Reminded class to print first quiz TODAY.

Thursday 10/27

No Music 8 this quarter

Friday 10/28

Completed first EM Topic. Work time on #3. Hear #3. Second EM Topic. Work time on #4. Announce both take-home quizzes due next Friday at start of class. Announced that TEST 1 will also be next week! No new Logic topics. Introduced logic effect inserts and automation.

About next week - we are now up against the two holidays in November. For this reason two quizzes are due next week and we do the test and (we hope) assignment 4 is due. It may or may not be possible to introduce the next Logic topic but this should happen if at all possible

2011 Spring

Monday 5/2

Heard #3 - from those who were finished. Introduced automation in Logic including creating a master volume automation track in Logic and also looked at a few other ways to use automation. Due date for #4 may have been listed at web site - but not mentioned in class and may need to be changed - see below.

Because we are a bit behind on #3: last part of period was final in-class time for working on #3. Class knows that if they are not done today they must come to Tuesday class tomorrow to finish. Did not do the first EM history topic. So... Wednesday will primarily be: Hear #3, then EM history project, with any remaining time for work on #4. (May need to delay #4 deadline depending on progress on Wednesday.

Tuesday 5/3

Introduced the most basic features of the NN19 and the NNXT, only to the extent of selecting pre-existing "patches" or instruments. Need to expand on that next time, along with discussion of layers.

Returned quiz 1 and assigned quiz 2 as due one week from today. Much of the remainder of the period was work time on the next assignment that is due Thursday - the "two racks" assignment with effects.

Wednesday 5/4

Did the first EM session and assigned quiz #1 as due one week from today. Hear remaining #3. Those who were finished #4 could work on #4, which is also due next week.

Thursday 5/5

Introduced process of creating pitched sample instruments in Logic. Imported individual pitched samples into the NN19 and went through the process to ensure accurate mapping to the keyboard. Did a quick explanation of how to do splits and then how to do layers on the NN-XT. Heard the "two racks" assignment at the end of the period as students worked on next assignment - BUT ONLY HEARD ABOUT HALF OF THEM - NEED TO HEAR THE REST NEXT TIME. Some work time on 5 near end of period.

At some point probably need to go over the process of using Logic as an audio editor for samples, but need to check ahead on assignments to see where this is most appropriate. Also week 6 might be a good time to mention the presentation assignment in a general way, though this could also wait for perhaps either the end of the week or early the following week.

Friday 5/6

Not this quarter

2011 Winter

Monday 1/31

Introduced first EM history topic - up through Telharmonium and Singing Arc - assign first quiz for one week from today. Many were still not quite finished with assignment #3 so did not listen to it today - instead it is due at the next class period, with at least 30 minutes available at start of that session to work on it. Went over creating a master volume automation track in Logic and also looked at a few other ways to use automation. Due date for #4 may have been listed at web site - but not mentioned in class and may need to be changed.

Tuesday 2/1

Introduced NN19 fairly completely and did a very cursory introduction to the NNXT - need to expand on that next time, along with discussion layers.

Wednesday 2/2

Work time on #3, then hear #3. Announced #4 as due at end of period next time, but this is probably unrealistic, given that most didn't finish #3 until end of period today - will likely need to announce at start of period that it won't be due until Wednesday. (Sigh... :-) Also, told class that any who were not ready to play back #3 today must tell me when they are finished, as I will not be listening to them as part of regular class activities otherwise.

Thursday 2/3

Went over the layering features of the NNXT. Imported individual pitched samples into the NN19 and went through the process to ensure accurate mapping to the keyboard. Reminded concerning assignment 5. Some work time on 5 near end of period. Heard 4 from all but a very small number who were not ready. (Remind them next time to play 4 for me.)

At some point probably need to go over the process of using Logic as an audio editor for samples, but need to check ahead on assignments to see where this is most appropriate. Also week 6 might be a good time to mention the presentation assignment in a general way.

Friday 2/4

Busy day...

Presented second electronic music topic and assigned quiz 2 as due at start of next class. Also announced that test 1 will be scheduled for end of next class meeting (need to grade quizzes during that class), and that the following Friday will be a holiday.

Introduced basics about editing sounds on the ES1 subtractive synth so that some can start on #5. We should try to have #5 finished at the end of next class, but will no doubt have to accommodate a few who may not have it completed.

Heard remaining #3 and a very few #4 by the end of the period. Almost all students said they were nearly done with #4, so we agreed that I would hear it perhaps 15 minutes after going over quiz 2 next week. (Week 6 session will be "high pressure," as we discussed today, since we need to attempt to finish #5 before we miss class the following week for a holiday.)

Fall 2010

Monday 10/18

Introduced first half of first EM history topic - up through Telharmonium and Singing Arc. Did NOT assignt first quiz yet. Many were still not quite finished with assignment #3 so did not listen to it today - instead it is due 10 minutes into the next class period. Those who were already finished began work on #4. Due date for #4 may have been listed at web site - but not mentioned in class and may need to be changed.

Tuesday 10/19

Had software problems today necessitating switching to my laptop and then reinstalling Reason on the instructor's computer. Because I had to resolve this I did NOT hear #4 - effects racks in Reason. Announced that this is now due at the very START of the next class session. Introduced the Merger/Splitter module and briefly explored how to automate Reason. Reviewed the second take-home quiz - on FM.

(DID NOT DO THE FOLLOWING - Introduced the NN19 basics: loading pre-configured instruments, basics of building a pitched instrument from samples. Next time need to see how to build instrument from samples not in the NN19 library and also move on to the NNXT. Need to announce due date for assignment 5.)

Wednesday 10/20

Completed the first EM history topic with the Theremin, and assigned the first take home quiz to be due next Wednesday. Heard may assignment #3, but not all - must hear the remaining at the start of the next class. Work time on project 4, which is due next Wednesday. Reminded class that take-home quiz 1 is due at next class meeting.

DID NOT:  Covered how to back up files to server. Also briefly introduced the velocity tool and the undo history.

Thursday 10/21

Basic introduction to the NN19 and NNXT completed including basics of importing individual samples and just barely of how to create layers. I should probably still go through an example of the full process of creating a full instrument from basic samples. I should also introduce/demo the other controls on the front panels of the samplers.

Need to remind about the Logic assignment

Friday 10/22

Completed first electronic music history topic - through Theremin. (Fall 2010 term, started this last week - one week earlier due to extra winter 2010 holidays and need to move faster to accommodate them.) Announced take-home quiz due next Friday at start of class. #4 is due next week, but many may need the whole period to work on it. Some still did not play #3, and I said I would hear them near the start of the class next week.

Went over using thumb drives for backup and moving files. Introduce methods for editing logic basics instruments so that #5 can start with an optimistic goal of finishing by end of period next week. (By the end of the period today it became clear that this goal would be too optimistic - probably need to actually hear it at the next session after that... and reevaluate the calendar as a whole with a plan that will get through all topics, quizzes, projects, with time left for final projects.)

(likely will finish introducing necessary topics next week, provide work time next week, and have assignment due at the following session (week 7).

Issue: We're getting behind - not your fault, but the issue is our compressed schedule. Not all are done with 3 today, so best objective is to have everyone finish 4 next week - but we'll still be behind. In the end this could leave us with insufficient time for final projects - not a good thing!

Spring 2010

Monday 5/3

Quick review of effects. Introduce first EM history topic. Assign quiz for next Monday. Work on #4.

Tuesday 5/4

Had software problems today necessitating switching to my laptop and then reinstalling Reason on the instructor's computer. Because I had to resolve this I did NOT hear #4 - effects racks in Reason. Announced that this is now due at the very START of the next class session. Introduced the Merger/Splitter module and briefly explored how to automate Reason. Reviewed the second take-home quiz - on FM.

(DID NOT DO THE FOLLOWING - Introduced the NN19 basics: loading pre-configured instruments, basics of building a pitched instrument from samples. Next time need to see how to build instrument from samples not in the NN19 library and also move on to the NNXT. Need to announce due date for assignment 5.)

Wednesday 5/5

Work

time on project 4, which is due at the  next class. Reminded class that take-home quiz 1 is due at next class meeting. Covered how to back up files to server. Also briefly introduced the velocity tool and the undo history.

Thursday 5/6

Basic introduction to the NN19 and NNXT completed including basics of importing individual samples and just barely of how to create layers. I should probably still go through an example of the full process of creating a full instrument from basic samples. I should also introduce/demo the other controls on the front panels of the samplers.

Need to remind about the Logic assignment

Friday 5/7

Present first electronic music history topic - through Theremin. Announce take-home quiz due next Friday at start of class. Will NOT make the next assignment due next week - more likely will finish introducing necessary topics next week, provide work time next week, and have assignment due at the following session (week 7).

Still need to: go over the backup/file server information.

(Note that the week 7 session is shaping up to be a busy one w/o much time for presenting new topics since: a) need to go over second quiz that week, b) need to give first test that week at end of period, c) need to hear project 5.

Winter 2010

Monday 2/1

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. Heard #3. (Review earlier plan for more details) Need to do history topic on Wednesday.

Tuesday 2/2

Heard

#4 - effects racks in Reason. Introduced the NN19 basics: loading pre-configured instruments, basics of building a pitched instrument from samples. Next time need to see how to build instrument from samples not in the NN19 library and also move on to the NNXT. Clearly announced due date for assignment 5.

Wednesday 2/3

Work

time on project 4, which is due at next class. Also, did the first EM history topic and assigned the first take home quiz - due at start of next class.

Other things to do: how to edit velocity in the piano roll view - especially as a solution when several parts using the same Inst.

Thursday 2/4

A few more basic features of NN19, including use of outside samples. Basic intro to NNXT, including velocity layer concept. Assignment 5 due next week. Also reminded everyone that Logic assignment (#1) will be due by end of week 6 - and who needs to do it. Significant work time on #5.

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

2/5

Perhaps did not take correct notes on this class?

I believe I did the second EM history presentation, since it is due at next class - on the same day as test 2. I believe I also may have done the basic intro to editing the ES1. Heard assignments due today?

(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 second EM History topic. (NOT SURE OF THE FOLLOWING: 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.

FALL 2009

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.

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

Work time on project 3 (due at end of period today). Quiz 2 assigned. Example of 1950s electronic music: poeme electroniq

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Current Term

Monday 10/31

Heard a few last #3 assignments. Students who have not shown this yet must let me know when done. Did 2nd EM topic. Announce quiz #1 #2, and test 1.  Work time on #4, which is due at next Monday's class session. 

Tuesday 11/1

No 8 this quarter

Wednesday 11/2

Collected first quiz and reviewed. Work time on currently due project #4. Will delay playback of #4 until Monday's class. Announced due date for #5 as next Wednesday. Announced test 1 date one week after that.

Introduced global tracks. Went over ES1 editing for the next assignment - did basics of octave, oscillators, filter - did not do ADSR.

(Future/next topics to do? Should also cover quantizing and loop recording in a more methodical manner. Also: recording mixer automation.)

Thursday 11/3

No 8 this quarter

Friday 5/13

We are accelerating the schedule this week since there are two fall term holidays, including one next Friday. Today we reviewed quizzes #1 and #2, both of which were due today. Test #1 is at the end of the period. Work time on #4, which is due later in the period. Introduce basic ES 1 editing techniques for assignment #5, which students may start today. Will need some work time on it at next meeting in two weeks, since it will be due later in the period that day.

Previous Terms

2011 Spring

Monday 5/9

Went over ES1 editing for the next assignment. Work time on #4, which is due at next class session. Introduced global tracks.

Next time: second electronic music topic. Announce date for test 1

Tuesday 5/10

Went over quiz 2. NEGLECTED TO SET TEST DATE - DO THIS NEXT TIME. Heard remaining assignment #4. Introduced the basics of Rewire, including how to rewire the Reason Mixer or individual Reason instruments into Logic. Did not do the External MIDI aspect of this yet - for next time?

Did not yet assign the deadline for submitting proposals - perhaps do that before that start of Thursday's class? The rest of the period was work time on the NNXT/NN19/Matrix assignment that is due next meeting.

Wednesday 5/11

Collected first quiz and reviewed. Work time on currently due project #4. Will delay playback of #4 until the start on next Monday's class. Announced due date for #5 as next Wednesday. Announced test 1 date one week after that. Did second EM history topic.

(Future/next topics to do? Should also cover quantizing and loop recording in a more methodical manner. Also: recording mixer automation.)

Thursday 5/12

Changed course just a bit today. Did second rewire session in which we create arrange tracks in logic that hold midi data for reason instruments. The assignment based on this is due next Thursday

Introduced the class presentation assignment and explained roughly how it works. Set deadline for proposals as two weeks from today. (Will need to check in on progress sometime during next week's class - likely on Thursday.) Posted and announced the date of test #2 - see quiz schedule.

Delayed deadline for #5 - which had been today - until the first half of next Tuesday's class. (Note: It is quite possible that having #6 finished by next Thursday may be too aggressive of a schedule.)

Friday 5/13

Not this term

2011 Winter

Monday  2/7

Reviewed quiz 1. Changed deadline for next assignment (4) from end of today to middle of next session. (At next session, start with new material for next assignment - e .g sound editing of logic basics -  follow with 45 minutes work time on #4, etc.) Introduced second electronic music topic - BUT DID NOT PLAY VARESE YET.

Announced:
Quiz 2 due next Monday
Test 1 the next class session after that on Wednesday

Tuesday 2/8

Mentioned the date of the test in a week and that it covers the two quizzes. Handed back the quizzes. Introduced the basic idea of the presentation assignment and talked a bit about selecting topics. Did not yet assign the deadline for submitting proposals - perhaps do that before that start of Thursday's class? The rest of the period was work time on the NNXT/NN19/Matrix assignment that is due next. At the end of the period it seemed like a few were done, but certainly not all. Likely will need some time for this at next class. Also at next class, probably time to start introducing material for next assignment using Rewire - perhaps near start of period for those finished with current assignment and ready to go on.

Wednesday 2/9

Introduced the basic methods of modifying/creating sound on the ES1 as required for assignment 5. DID NOT ANNOUNCE DEADLINE FOR ASSIGNMENT 5 YET - it will likely be the first session after the break.

DID NOT hear #4 after all. Only perhaps a half dozen students were finished. MUST hear them near start of next period - no more work time - play them in whatever form they are in.

(Future/next topics to do? Should also cover quantizing and loop recording in a more methodical manner. Also: recording mixer automation.)

Thursday 2/10

Changed course just a bit today. Introduced the use of Rewire to interconnect Reason and Logic. Covered all three aspects in at least a basic way: connecting mixer audio from Reason into Logic Mixer, connecting individual instrument to Logic Mixer, and creating external MIDI tracks in Logic. Because of this, did not hear #5 at end of period. Will do this at start of class on Tuesday.

Friday 2/11

Review quiz #2. Grade and return quizzes #1 and #2. Work time on #5 (and for some #4). Test 1 after break. More work time on #5. Introduction to Logic audio editing for #6 - may need to return to this since today's intro was very basic and brief. Hear remaining #4 and #5.

Fall 2010

Monday  10/25

Reminder about quiz #1 due at next class. (Need to do next topic, schedule quiz and test 1.) Did a very quick introduction to sound editing on the ES1, including how to save an instrument. Heard assignment 3. Reminder about assignment 4.  Introduced the ES1 editing needed for assignment 5. (Might need to make brief mention of editing on EFM 1 next time?)

Tuesday 10/26

Heard all remaining current project (4?). Went over an example of how to construct a pitched sample instrument from individual samples. Did early introduction of the class presentation project - mostly just to get students thinking about it. Next project due soon.

Wednesday 10/27

Reviewed first quiz after turning it in. Did NOT do next topic yet - will do that next time. (Going a bit slow since we are ahead of the Friday class.) Introduced the EFM1 and went over requirements for #4 and #5. Decided to wait until Monday to hear #4 - close to the start of the period.

Next time must do second electronic music history topic and quiz 2 for next class. Good idea to also set and announce date for test 1.

(Future/next topics to do? Should also cover quantizing and loop recording in a more methodical manner. Also: recording mixer automation.)

Thursday 10/28

Did a very basic introduction to the class presentation assignment, but did not yet assign a due date for presentation proposals - this was more about getting people thinking about the presentations. Need to assign proposals at the next class - due the following week.

Went further into Rewire - mapped separate Reason instruments directly through the hardware interface and then individually into Logic tracks. Have not yet made the assignment for #6 - need to start the period next Tuesday with this.

Friday 10/29

Largely same as MW, with deadlines, etc. as listed.

Tentative plan as of start of class:
1. review quiz - OK
2. hear #4 - Only fewer than half dozen done - now at start of next class - those who need more time MUST use MW class lab time.
3. quick review of editing ES1 and add EFM1 - OK
4. Announce goal of quick work on #5 to finish at middle of next period - sacrifice recorded tracks to get there? - OK
5. 2nd topic and announce quiz. - OK
6. Test 1 at end of next class? - OK
7. loop recording? - NO...

Next time: Hear 5 at middle of period. 6 due at start of class after that. test next time. intro audio editing next time.

Spring 2010

Monday 5/10

Reviewed quiz #1. Mentioned that coverage of next quiz topic would be on Wednesday, with due date for next quiz to be Monday, May 17. (Test could be 5/19 or 5/24.) Did a very quick introduction to sound editing on the ES1, including how to save an instrument. Heard assignment 4.

Tuesday 5/11

Heard all remaining current project (4?). Went over an example of how to construct a pitched sample instrument from individual samples. Did early introduction of the class presentation project - mostly just to get students thinking about it. Next project due soon.

Wednesday 5/12

Did second electronic music history topic. Assigned quiz 2 for next class. Did a quick review of how to edit and save ES1 and EFM1 instruments. Heard some remaining #4 projects (automation and effects). Covered the ES1 sufficiently for project #5, which is due at the end of class next Wednesday.

(topics to do? Should also cover quantizing and loop recording in a more methodical manner. Also: recording mixer automation.)

Thursday 5/13

Did a very basic introduction to the class presentation assignment, but did not yet assign a due date for presentation proposals - this was more about getting people thinking about the presentations. Need to assign proposals at the next class - due the following week.

Went further into Rewire - mapped separate Reason instruments directly through the hardware interface and then individually into Logic tracks. Have not yet made the assignment for #6 - need to start the period next Tuesday with this.

Friday 5/14

Largely same as MW, with deadlines, etc. as listed.

Winter 2010

Monday 2/8

Heard about half of the next assignment - the rest to be heard in class on Wednesday. Collected/reviewed first quiz. Next topic at Wednesday class, followed by quiz 2 due date a week later (given the Monday holiday) and test after that as indicated on quizzes page. 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.

Tuesday

2/9

Project 5 due today - heard almost all but there are still a few to hear at the next class. (Project semi-due in the next week or so.) Did the very basic intro to Rewire, including how to start the programs and how to set up a channel strip in the Logic mixer and how to create an audio track in Logic for automation.

Wednesday

2/10

Heard some remaining #4 projects (automation and effects). Covered the ES1 sufficiently for project #5, which is due at the end of class next Wednesday. Did second EM history topic and assigned quiz 2 as due next Wednesday - next class meeting.

(topics

to do? Should also cover quantizing and loop recording in a more methodical manner. Also: recording mixer automation.)

Thursday

2/11

Did a very basic introduction to the class presentation assignment, but did not yet assign a due date for presentation proposals - this was more about getting people thinking about the presentations. Need to assign proposals at the next class - due the following week.

Went further into Rewire - mapped separate Reason instruments directly through the hardware interface and then individually into Logic tracks. Have not yet made the assignment for #6 - need to start the period next Tuesday with this.

Friday

10/30

No class due to Presidents Day holiday

Fall 2009

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.

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

NO CLASS - HOLIDAY

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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Current Term

Monday 11/7

Reviewed Quiz 2. Reminder about test on Wednesday. Work time to finish #4. Did NOT hear #4 - start of next class. Work time on #5 for those who finish. May need to delay deadline for #5 by one day - will see how the class is doing on Wednesday. (Note that test 1 is that day, too.)

Did not do: Reviewed "cycle" and looked at "tools" for things including quantizing, velocity, etc. Also next: Introduce use of audio samples in Logic including downloads from sampleswap.org.

Tuesday 11/8

No Music 8 this term.

Wednesday 11/9

Work time on #4. Heard #4. Test #1.

(previous quarter: Introduced sampleswap, import of sample, very basic editing of samples in Logic - only as far as changing logic tempo or matching length to nearest bars. using the tools in the arrange window audio menu. (Next time need to try this with two different samples, etc. ) Work time on #5.)

Next: cycle mode, next history topic (likely save this for after test 1), assign date for #6, introduce final project assignment.)

Thursday 11/10

No Music 8 this term.

Friday, 11/11

Veterans Day Holiday - next class on Friday, 11/18

Previous Terms

2011 Spring

Monday 5/16

Heard #4. Work time on #5. May need to delay deadline for #5 by one day - will see how the class is doing on Wednesday. (Note that quiz is due that day, too.)

Did not do: Reviewed "cycle" and looked at "tools" for things including quantizing, velocity, etc. Also next: Introduce use of audio samples in Logic including downloads from sampleswap.org.

Tuesday 5/17

Returned quizzes. Reminder about test on Thursday. Heard #5. Work time on rewire project.

Wednesday 5/18

Introduced sampleswap, import of sample, very basic editing of samples in Logic - only as far as changing logic tempo or matching length to nearest bars. using the tools in the arrange window audio menu. (Next time need to try this with two different samples, etc. ) Reset deadline for #5 until middle of next class. Quiz #2 collected and reviewed. Reminder about test next Wednesday. Work time on #5.

Next: cycle mode, next history topic (likely save this for after test 1), assign date for #6, introduce final project assignment.

Thursday 5/19

Largely work time on #6, due next week. Took test #1. Did a group review of class presentations. (Need to do the following NEXT TIME: Introduce the workflow for capturing, editing, and adding samples to NN-XT and NN-19. Imported "Astor" track into Logic. Extracted a phrase and edited it. Saved, then imported into a NN18 instrument. A few students needed to make up Tuesday's test #1.) Went over some deadlines, etc. Ask what people have in mind for their class presentations.

Friday, 5/20

Not this term.

2011 Winter

Monday  2/14

Heard #4. Reviewed quiz #2 in preparation for Wednesday's test 1. Work time on #5 - a few pointers in class such as "glide" and number of voices.

Did not do: Reviewed "cycle" and looked at "tools" for things including quantizing, velocity, etc.  Also next: Introduce use of audio samples in Logic including downloads from sampleswap.org.

Tuesday 2/15

Did the test - the only test this quarter. Work time on rewire project. Announced deadline for presentation proposals.

Wednesday 2/16

Introduced sampleswap, import of sample, very basic editing of samples in Logic - only as far as changing logic tempo or matching length to nearest bars. Test #1. Work time on #5

Next: cycle mode, next history topic, assign date for #6, introduce final project assignment.

Thursday 2/17

Largely work time on #6, due next week. Introduced the workflow for capturing, editing, and adding samples to NN-XT and NN-19. Imported "Astor" track into Logic. Extracted a phrase and edited it. Saved, then imported into a NN18 instrument. A few students needed to make up Tuesday's test #1. Went over some deadlines, etc. Ask what people have in mind for their class presentations.

Friday, 2/18

NO CLASS - HOLIDAY.

(Older notes from spring 2010 follow - fall 2010 had a very compressed schedule that cannot be used in normal terms.) This was "catch up" day for the Friday class. Collected and reviewed quiz 2. Graded project 4. Did test 1. Did quick reviews of topic previously covered: making server backups and editing sounds for assignment 5. Work time on #5. Thought it might be finished today, but not the case - due at start of next class.)

Fall 2010

Monday  11/1

Heard #4 - but many were still not finished at start of period. Reviewed "cycle" and looked at "tools" for things including quantizing, velocity, etc. Work time on assignment 5. (Today's plan would have been to include the 2nd EM history topic, but putting that off until Wednesday with changes to test and quiz date as well.)

Did NOT present material for quiz 2 - present this next time with quiz due next WEDNESDAY and test the following MONDAY.

(Hold off on starting to introduce use of audio samples in Logic including downloads from sampleswap.org. Decided to not do this intro, and to instead save it for start of period on Wednesday, along with playback of assignment 5 - could delay one more class session if 5 still not done.)

Tuesday 11/2

Reviewed the use of external MIDI instruments with Reason instrument. Overview of the setup of both the audio and the control connections between Logic and Reason via Rewire. Need to go over setting up audio tracks ("Create Arrange Tracks...") for each device and reasons for doing so - though maybe not as we have touched on this

Explained the class presentation proposals and announced due date as listed.

It appears that I have not heard/graded assignment 5 - must do that on Thursday.

Wednesday 11/3

Heard remaining #4 assignments that were finished. Will not ask for them again. Work time on #5 with new due date for next week. Did the second electronic music history topic - assigned quz 2 due date and set test 1 date.

Did not get to the following: "We signed up for Sampleswap and went over how to find and download files. Also gave a very basic demonstration of how to import the audio files into Logic tracks and very quickly showed how to match their length to bar lines or adjust sequence tempo to match sample tempo/length." (Do this next time.)

Thursday 11/4

Heard #5 - finally - from many of the students, but a few still need to show it. (Some did not understand all parts of the assignment.)  The period was almost entirely for work time on #6 which is due at the next session.

Need to introduce the basic workflow of bringing audio into Logic for editing, saving edited samples, and then importing into Reason instruments - as used in assignment 7. Also update on the due date for the presentation proposals - perhaps hear from students on their "ideas in progress" at the next session.

Friday, 11/5

NO CLASS NEXT WEEK. Time to get ahead of the other class. Started with review of quiz 2. Work time on #5 which is due today. Set up for access to sampleswap.org. Gave a quick demo of how to bring audio into Logic and beat match it. Test #1. Work time on #6 (due next session on 11/19).

(Older notes from spring 2010 follow - fall 2010 had a very compressed schedule that cannot be used in normal terms.) This was "catch up" day for the Friday class. Collected and reviewed quiz 2. Graded project 4. Did test 1. Did quick reviews of topic previously covered: making server backups and editing sounds for assignment 5. Work time on #5. Thought it might be finished today, but not the case - due at start of next class.)

2010 Spring

Monday  5/17

Turned in and reviewed quiz 2. Announced and discussed the first test - scheduled for one week from today. Work time on assignment 5.

(Had considered starting to introduce use of audio samples in Logic including downloads from sampleswap.org, but only one or two were finished with assignment 5. Decided to not do this intro, and to instead save it for start of period on Wednesday, followed that day by a bit more work time on 5 and then playback of 5.)

Tuesday 5/18

Reviewed the use of external MIDI instruments with Reason instrument. Overview of the setup of both the audio and the control connections between Logic and Reason via Rewire. Need to go over setting up audio tracks ("Create Arrange Tracks...") for each device and reasons for doing so - though maybe not as we have touched on this

Explained the class presentation proposals and announced due date as listed.

It appears that I have not heard/graded assignment 5 - must do that on Thursday.

Wednesday 5/19

We signed up for Sampleswap and went over how to find and download files. Also gave a very basic demonstration of how to import the audio files into Logic tracks and very quickly showed how to match their length to bar lines or adjust sequence tempo to match sample tempo/length. Then there was work time on #5, due today.  Reminded the class that test 1 is next Monday.

I heard perhaps 2/3 or 3/4 of the assignment 5 examples. A few were not ready and others I didn't get to. Need to hear them next Monday - which is also the test day.

Next time need to incorporate samples in to Logic and look at editing them.

Thursday 5/20

Heard #5 - finally - from many of the students, but a few still need to show it. (Some did not understand all parts of the assignment.)  The period was almost entirely for work time on #6 which is due at the next session.

Need to introduce the basic workflow of bringing audio into Logic for editing, saving edited samples, and then importing into Reason instruments - as used in assignment 7. Also update on the due date for the presentation proposals - perhaps hear from students on their "ideas in progress" at the next session.

Friday, 5/21

This was "catch up" day for the Friday class. Collected and reviewed quiz 2. Graded project 4. Did test 1. Did quick reviews of topic previously covered: making server backups and editing sounds for assignment 5. Work time on #5. Thought it might be finished today, but not the case - due at start of next class.

2010 Winter

Monday  2/15

Holiday - no class

Tuesday 2/16

Reviewed the use of external MIDI instruments with Reason instrument. Overview of the setup of both the audio and the control connections between Logic and Reason via Rewire. Need to go over setting up audio tracks ("Create Arrange Tracks...") for each device and reasons for doing so.

Explained the class presentation proposals and announced due date of Feb. 25.

Wednesday

2/17

Reviewed Quiz 2 and reminded the class that test 1 is next Monday. Heard remaining projects 4 - only a few individuals may not have played/shown it, and they need to let me know when it is finished. Signed everyone up for sampleswap; downloaded a drum loop; imported it into an audio track in Logic. Went over how to synchronize the tempo of a single loop and the Logic sequence by CHANGING THE LOGIC TEMPO. Did not yet do the audio editor or pitch/time machine or other factory options.

Next time: Start period with more on audio editing as pertaining to the use of samples in Logic. Then, at about 1:10, hand out the test. As people finish the test, hear assignment 5. (This was all announced at today's class.)

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 2/18

Assignment 6 was to be due at start of period today, but only a handful were finished. Introduced the basic workflow of bringing audio into Logic for editing, saving edited samples, and then importing into Reason instruments - as used in assignment 7.

Friday, 2/19

This was "catch up" day for the Friday class. Collected and reviewed quiz 2. Graded project 4. Did test 1. Did quick reviews of topic previously covered: making server backups and editing sounds for assignment 5. Work time on #5. Thought it might be finished today, but not the case - due at start of next class.

2009 Fall

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 on assignment 6. Heard most assignment 5 projects but ran out of time to hear the last few - need to hear the remaining students' assignments next time.

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Current Term

Monday 11/14

Some work time on #5. About a half dozen are finished and I heard a few of them. Others are not finished and will need some time on Wednesday. Allocate perhaps a half hour with all or part of it at start of period for completion and then hear before period ends.

Introduced audio on Logic: downloading from sampleswap. importing into audio tracks in Logic. synchronizing tempi using align to locators or nearest bar. Next time: look at "factory" in logic and some basic audio editing tools.

Tuesday 11/15

No Music 8 this term

Wednesday 11/16

Finished the information on using audio samples in Logic. This time we looked at the "functions," time/pitch machine, and extracting a small clip from a larger audio source. Went over, in brief, some details from the remaining schedule - including some attention to attendance. on time arrival, and reasons to pick up extra lab time on Fridays.

Did NOT do the third electronic music history topic - perhaps do that next time.

Thursday 11/17

No music 8 this term.

Friday 11/18

Fast day - due to surrounding holidays! Heard a few remaining assignment #4. Introduced all of the topic of audio in Logic - except the time/pitch machine. (Did do the functions menu.) Determined that quiz 4 will be due at next session and quiz three at the session after that - did not want to take more lab time for presenting topics this week, so will present the history topic at the next class. Quiz 4 is due a half hour into the period next time - so students who need a half hour to work with the Logic app to answer questions may do so. Announced that assignment #6 is due next class, but there was very little time to work on it - balancing need to have time to finish it with need to have time to work on final project, will determine exactly when to hear it during the next class meeting. Reviewed remaining schedule for the term.

(Admin eval took place during first two hours of class. 23 students were present. Most of the observed portion of the class was the lecture/demonstration on obtaining audio samples from sampleswap.org, basic copyright issues around sampling, how to organize sounds in folders, importing audio into Logic, synchronizing different tempo/rhythm samples, basic sample editor techniques. A portion of the observed session also included - some integrated into the "lecture" and some separate - student lab work with the techniques, followed by additional time to apply the techniques, during which I worked one on one with several students and shared some questions and answers with the group.)

Previous Terms

2011 Spring

Monday 5/23

Work time on #5 and on #6 for those finished with #5. Heard playback of #5 from most students, though need to make the "second pass" on Wednesday. Reminded about the Wednesday test. Logic and Audio: Editing samples, including the Apple Loop editor, then basic explanation of the time and pitch machine and the functions menu including trim, normalize, fades, silence

Tuesday 5/24

Class still needed time to complete #6 so I did not try to hear it - will plan to do so on Thursday. Demonstrated a sample workflow that started with large audio source, used Logic to edit out and same smaller samples, imported edited samples into a Reason sampler. Still need to confirm and announce the deadline for #7 - perhaps also be specific about the need to find audio source material for #7. Probably also time to go over the schedule for the remainder of the term.

Wednesday 5/25

test 1. Heard remaining #5. bouncing. Work time on 6. Reminders about a few upcoming things: assignment #6 in one week, the rough outline of the plan for quizzes and one more test, beginning to think about the final project. This was followed by work time to work on #6. Quick overview of bouncing. Need to do third EM history topic - perhaps next session? (The assignment based on audio is due next Wednesday.)

Thursday 5/26

Collected presentation proposals, read and returned them. Posted the presentation schedule and explained how critical it is to be ready to present on the assigned day - and that there may not be a second chance for students who are not ready when assigned. Did one circuit of the room to hear #6. Only a small percentage had completed it successfully - quite a few thought thought they were done but had forgotten something. Plan to remind them at the next session that I will make one final circuit at the end of the May 31 class. May need to allow for completion of #7 either on June 2 (original date) or one session later. Reviewed the calendar for the rest of the term.

Friday 5/27

Note this term.

2011 Winter

Monday 2/21

Presidents Holiday - No Monday classes

Tuesday 2/22

Heard #6 from perhaps half of students in attendance. Announced that others are expected to have them ready for playback no later than 15 minutes into the next class. Reminded class that presentation proposals are due one week from today. Reminded class that Logic/Reason are automatically rewired when doing #7, so it will be necessary to assign an audio track (or tracks) in Logic to the reason NNXT and NN19 playing the samples as the sample instruments are created and edited. Reminded class to find and bring audio samples for assignment #7. Discussed some issues with "hot" volume levels in the Logic mixer: setting levels above 0.0 unnecessarily, turning things up where turning other things down would be a better solution, need to disable or automate the outputs of effects.

Wednesday 2/23

Started with reminders about a few upcoming things: assignment #5 due later today, assignment #6 in one week, the rough outline of the plan for quizzes and one more test, beginning to think about the final project. This was followed by work time to finish assignment #5 and time to start #6. Quick overview of the Media:Bin and of bouncing. Heard #5 during latter part of the period - from all but perhaps a tiny handful of remaining students - ask at the next session who still needs to play it back.

Need to do third EM history topic - perhaps next Monday? (The assignment based on audio is due next Wednesday.)

Thursday 2/24

Reviewed workflow for remaining assignment, and posted a brief workflow summary on the web site. Reminded class of due date for presentation proposal at next class meeting. Heard remaining #6. Work time on #7. Mentioned the need to begin planning for the final project.

Friday 2/25

Work time on 5 and 6. Heard 5 from those who hadn't already showed it. Review/expand the audio file download and editing. Assign quiz 4 (out of order - explain). Mention final project and schedule for remainder of term. (Still need to do the detailed introduction of the final project before the end of next class session.) Review cycle, autopunch, replace, etc.

Some have already finished #6! Promised others at least 45 minutes of work time on this project at the next session before playback. Also at next session, MUST introduce final em history topic.

2010 Fall

Monday 11/8

Work time on #5 - deadline will be next class on Wednesday. Introduced audio samples: acquiring and downloading from sampleswap, importing into Logic, two methods of beat matching samples.

Did not go over the edit features of the waveform editor in Logic: normalize, fade in, fade out, trim, reverse.

Quiz due at next class with written test 1 one week from today.

Tuesday 11/9

Heard only four finished #6 assignments. Announced at end of period that students with unfinished projects needed to use open lab today and/or Wednesday to finish, since the project is now due at the start of the period on Thursday.

In that the presentation proposal is due on Thursday, we went over individual proposals-in-progress today and I gave feedback and suggestions on them.

Did not do the run through of the workflow for converting samples to sampler instruments as needed for the remaining assignment 7 - need to do this still.

Wednesday 11/10

Reviewed quiz 2. Re-announced next Monday's test. Introduce more audio editing techniques (normalize, fade in/out, silence, reverse, trim). Hear #5. Work time on #6.

Need to do third EM history topic - perhaps next Wednesday? (The assignment based on audio is due next Wednesday.)

Thursday 11/11

Collected presentation proposals. Reviewed and returned them, some with request for revision by next Tuesday. Posted schedule based on proposals received. Went over the workflow for doing assignment 7. Work time on #7. Heard additional #6 - though a few were not yet ready still. Too many absences today.

Friday 11/12

Veterans Day Holiday - we're playing catch-up now! (See previous term for old class activities.)

2010 Spring

Monday 5/24

Heard the remain project 5 examples. (Perhaps one or two need to remind me that theirs are not done yet.) Introduced the pitch/time machine and quickly went over the edit features of the waveform editor in Logic: normalize, fade in, fade out, trim, reverse. Did the first written test.

Next time I should still go over the exact process for synchronizing two audio samples with different tempi.

Tuesday 5/25

Heard only four finished #6 assignments. Announced at end of period that students with unfinished projects needed to use open lab today and/or Wednesday to finish, since the project is now due at the start of the period on Thursday.

In that the presentation proposal is due on Thursday, we went over individual proposals-in-progress today and I gave feedback and suggestions on them.

Did not do the run through of the workflow for converting samples to sampler instruments as needed for the remaining assignment 7 - need to do this still.

Wednesday 5/26

Went through the steps to import and synchronize two audio samples with different tempos. Also showed how to save a copy of a section of a sample as a separate file and import it.

Need to do second EM history topic - perhaps next Monday? (The assignment based on audio is due next Wednesday.)

Thursday 5/27

Collected presentation proposals. Reviewed and returned them, some with request for revision by next Tuesday. Posted schedule based on proposals received. Went over the workflow for doing assignment 7. Work time on #7. Heard additional #6 - though a few were not yet ready still. Too many absences today.

Friday 5/28

Did the full explanation/review of importing and editing audio into Logic. (Did not necessarily explain all "functions" options - did do normalize, fade in/out, reverse.) Did the third EM history subject and assigned the take-home quiz #3 as being due next Friday. Work time on #6.

2010 Winter

Monday 2/22

Introduced more audio editing techniques: normalize, fade in, fade out, trim, reverse. Looked at changing sample length using the Time/Pitch Machine, and by using the automatic feature to match to nearest bar or to markers.

Did test 2. Heard assignment 5 from all who were finished - a few were not yet finished.

Tuesday 2/23

Heard #6. Intro'd material for #7

Wednesday 2/24

Did not record notes on this class. Need to do EM history - next time?

Thursday 11/12

Collected presentation proposals. Reviewed and returned them, some with request for revision by next Tuesday. Posted schedule based on proposals received. Working on #7.

Friday 2/26

More or less back on track with the MW class. Introduced how to obtain and import audio files. Editing them to match beats; also looked at normalize, fade in/out, silence. Heard assignment 5. Did third history topic and assigned quiz 3 as due next week. Assignment 6 due next week as well - though was not specific in class about the time at which it is due. Did NOT yet explain final project or announce (revised?) schedule for last class meeting and finals

2009 Fall

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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Current Term

Monday 5/30

Heard remaining #4 and #5. Work time on #6. Third EM topic presented. Quiz 3 assigned as due next Monday.

Tuesday 11/22

No Music 8 this quarter.

Wednesday 11/23

Work time on #6 assignments. Went over basics of final project, remaining schedule, etc.

Thursday 11/24

Thanksgiving Holiday

Friday 1/25

Thanksgiving Holiday

Previous Term

2011 Winter

Monday 2/28

Introduced final project. Heard the few remaining #5 assignments. Work time on #6, which is due at next class. Assigned quiz 4 as due in one week. Reviewed the cycle, autopunch, and replace buttons. Went over schedule for remainder of the term. NEED TO intro time/pitch machine NEXT TIME.

Tuesday 3/1

Accepted, commented on, and returned class presentation proposals. That that require revision and resubmission must be returned at next class meeting. Presentation schedule is posted. Went over the final project, including a reminder about date and time. Work time on assignment #7 - originally due today but most were not finished. Must hear it at next session.

Wednesday 3/2

Heard only a VERY few assignment 6. Final project requirements are now fully disclosed - students know deadline for playback and the necessity of starting soon and working efficiently to finish it. Went over the time/pitch machine. 

NEXT time: must present remaining topic and assign quiz 4.

Thursday 3/3

Plan: Hear #7. Finalize presentation schedule and proposed topics. Work time on final project.

Friday 3/4

Reminder of need to enroll in Intermediate Electronic music this coming quarter since, best case, it will not be offered again until winter term of 2012, and if we must eliminate additional sections it is possible that it might not be back until spring 2012!

15 minutes of work time on quiz 4 to finish it up, followed by quiz review. 45 minutes work time on #6 before grading it. Introduce the final history topic and clarify that quiz 3 is due at start of period next week. Go over final project requirements and the details of our remaining schedule.

2010 Fall

Monday 11/15

Work time on #6, which is due at next class. Test #1.

Tuesday 11/16

Mostly work time on #7, which is due at next class. Still some #6 work to see. Went over final project and schedule for remainder of the term.

Wednesday 11/17

A few people showed up who had missed test #1 on Monday! I let them take it today. Much of the period was spent working on #6 which was due today - but many were not done. Went over a few additional editing techniques for matching samples to time. Did NOT do the third EM topic this week - Must do this on Monday. Must assign BOTH REMAINING QUIZZES that day, likely due the following Monday, though Wednesday would also be possible.  Introduced the final project format and reviewed the rough outline of our calendar for the remainder of the term.

Thursday 11/18

Reviewed final project stuff, reminded about need to submit required revisions to presentation proposals, projected the presentation schedule, reviewed class schedule for remainder of term including date/time for final exam session. Heard #7 - a number probably still need to be reviewed.

Friday 11/19

Second-to-last regular class meeting! Lots to do!

Went over remaining schedule: this class, two weeks from today (last regular class), then final exam session. Quizzes 3 and 4 due at start of period next week. We'll do test 2 at end of final exam session. Next session devoted almost entirely to work on final project - exception being quiz review. Did third EM history topic.

Heard all pre-6 assignments but decided to NOT hear #6 today so that no time would be taken away from getting started on the final project. MUST hear #6 at the final class session in two weeks! Also at that session, probably give people about 15 minutes at the start of the period in case they need to use the Logic program to review material for quiz 4 questions.

2010 Spring

Monday 5/31

Memorial Holiday - campus closed

Tuesday 6/1

Mostly work time on #7, which is due at next class. Still some #6 work to see. Went over final project and schedule for remainder of the term.

Wednesday 6/2

Heard many remaining #6 projects - some may still need to be heard. Introduced the final project format and reviewed the rough outline of our calendar for the remainder of the term. Also heard a few remaining #5 assignments.

Did not do the third EM history topic - do next time with quiz due at the following class meeting. Also need to assign quiz 4 soon.

Thursday 6/3

Reviewed final project stuff, reminded about need to submit required revisions to presentation proposals, projected the presentation schedule, reviewed class schedule for remainder of term including date/time for final exam session. Heard #7 - a number probably still need to be reviewed.

Friday 6/4

Reviewed schedule for remainder of term. Heard #6 (some may still need to be reviewed next week.) Went over final project requirements. Reviewed take-home quiz 3. Assigned quiz 4 as due at start of next class. Announced test 2 for last regular class meeting. Introduced Logic material for quiz 4. Much of the period was work time on #6 and, for those who finished #6, on the final project.

2010 Winter

Monday 3/1

I was out sick.

Tuesday

11/17

Class met for a work session but I did not introduce anything or hear projects since I was still sick.

Wednesday

11/18

Catch up after the missing day.

Thursday

11/19

Work time on final project. Accepted final revisions to class presentations.  (Many students were out for the "day of action" stuff)

Friday 11/20

Announced change to test 2 date - to final exam session. Collected  and reviewed quiz 3. Assigned quiz 4 for next week. (May allow 15 minutes at start of period.) Work time to finish #6. Went over final project requirements and some started on it.

2009 Fall

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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Current Term

Monday 11/28

Hear a #6. Review quiz #3. Assign quiz 4. Work on final project.

Tuesday 11/29

No Music 8 this term

Wednesday 11/30

Work day on final project. Review remaining work and schedule.

Thursday 12/1

No Music 8 this term

Friday 12/2

Presented third electronic music topic. Assigned quiz 3 as due next week. Work time on #5 and #6 - heard at end of period. NOTE: Only made the "first pass" on assignment #5 and #6, so those who did not show those projects yet must be reminded to show them next week. Collected and reviewed quiz 4. Reviewed remaining schedule and assignments. Work time on final project.

(Peer evaluation and student evaluation conducted during this session. 22 students present during eval visit - one or two came in latre. Visit was 10:45 until 11:45 during which I reviewed final project requirements and then presented the third electronic music topic. At 11:45 or so I left the room for the student evaluation survey.)

Previous Terms

2011 Spring

Monday 6/6

Hear a few remaining #6. Did third EM history topic. Reminded about quiz dates and final exam date. Work on final project.

Tuesday 6/7

First set of class presentations. Review of what makes good presentations, etc. Strong reminder that it is necessary to a) practice presentations ahead of time, and b) ensure that presentation does not extend past 10 minutes. Work time on final project.

STILL NEED TO HEAR #7 EXAMPLES!!!

Wednesday 6/8

Hear #6. Work day on final project. Quiz 4 and reviewed.

Thursday 6/9

More class presentations and then work time on final project. (Added a section to the class presentation assignment description that deals with grading criteria.)

Still need to hear #7, but haven't had time after doing presentations.

Friday 6/10

Not this term.

2011 Winter

Monday 3/7

Review quiz 4. Last in-class work time on #6. (Most were finished - will play back all NEXT time at start of period. No work time remaining on this project in class.) Work on final project. Third EM history presentation. Assigned quiz #3 as due one week from today.

Tuesday 3/8

First set of class presentations. Review of what makes good presentations, etc. Work time on final project.

Wednesday 3/9

Hear #6. (Late this term, by perhaps a week.) Work day on final project. Quiz 3 due on Monday. 

Thursday 3/10

More class presentations and then work time on final project.

Friday 3/11

Review quiz 3. Work time on final project. Go over schedule for remainder of term, especially test next week and final exam session following week.

2010 Fall

Monday 11/22

Heard #6 projects. (Other students who did not have it ready today are responsible for letting me know when and if they finish it.) Did third EM history topic and assigned due dates for quizzes 3 and 4. (Need to go over the cycle, autopunch, replace, etc material for quiz 4. )

Tuesday 6/8

Work time on final project.

Wednesday 11/24

Work day on final project. Strongly urged students to review quiz 4 at the computers to make sure that they could answer remaining questions at home - or answer them here today. Quiz due on Monday.

Thursday 11/25

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY - see past term for summary.

First couple of class presentations done. Work time on final project.

Friday 11/26

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY - see past term for summary.

010 Spring

Monday 6/7

Should have heard any remaining #6 projects. Went over the cycle, autopunch, replace, etc material for quiz 4. Reviewed quiz 3.

Tuesday 6/8

Work time on final project.

Wednesday 6/9

Work day on final project. Strongly urged students to review quiz 4 at the computers to make sure that they could answer remaining questions at home - or answer them here today. Quiz due on Monday.

Thursday 6/11

First couple of class presentations done. Work time on final project.

Friday 6/12

Review quiz 4. Return earlier quizzes/test. Work time on final project.

2010 Winter

Monday 3/8

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. (Still need to ntroduce the cycle and autopunch functions and how to buonce to mp3.) Reviewed and collected quiz 3. Assigned next take home quiz as due in one week.

Tuesday 3/9

Work time on final project. Heard ONE class presentation (Torres) with the rest for next week.

Wednesday 3/10

Work day on final project. Introduced cycle, autopunch, and replace buttons and described how to change meter in the project. Strongly urged students to review quiz 4 at the computers to make sure that they could answer remaining questions at home - or answer them here today. Quiz due on Monday.

Thursday 3/11

Four presentations completed. Work time on final project. Still need to hear some #7 and #1 assignments.

Friday 3/12
Review quiz 4. Return earlier quizzes/test. Work time on final project.

2009 Fall

Monday 11/23

Mostly first work day on the final project. Reviewed quiz 4 (3 and 4 were in reverse order this term.) Explained how cycle, autopunch and replace work together. Will plan to cover the quiz 3 topic on Wednesday of  this  week, though  could delay this until next Monday with quiz 3 due at Wednesday class.

Tuesday 11/24

 Several presentations and work time on final project.

Wednesday 11/25

 Work time on final project.

Thursday 11/26

NO CLASS - THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

Friday 11/27

NO CLASS - THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

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Monday 6/8

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

Primarily a work day on final project. Announced changes to this quarters final class meeting and final exam session due to my absence on Friday of week 11.

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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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Current Term

Monday 12/5

Collected and reviewed quiz 4. Reviewed schedule for remainder of term and heard some remaining assignments. Work time on final project.

Tuesday 12/6

Not offered during fall 2011 term

Wednesday 12/7

Work day on final project. Reviewed upcoming dates and deadlines.

Thursday 12/8

Not offered during fall 2011 term

Friday 12/9

Accepted quiz 3 and reviewed it. Returned graded quiz 3 and 4. Reviewed remaining schedule. Announced possibility to work during Monday class and possible added lab next week, depending on room scheduling. The rest of the period was work time on final project.

Enrollment data for Winter 2011 Registration

Wednesday 12/7

• MW Music 51 - 4 spaces remain
• F Music 51 - 15 spaces remain
• TTh Music 8 - FULL

Thursday 12/8

• MW Music 51 - FULL
• F Music 51 - 13 spaces remain
• TTh Music 8 - FULL

Friday 12/9 (one month until first day of winter quarter)

• MW Music 51 - FULL
• F Music 51 - 12 spaces remain
• TTh Music 8 - FULL

Sunday, 12/11 (after update for non-payments?)

• MW Music 51 - 7 spaces remain
• F Music 51 - 16 spaces remain
• TTh Music 8 - 1 space remains

Monday 12/12 (received dean's "low enrollment" notice)

• MW Music 51 - 1 spaces remain
• F Music 51 - 11 spaces remain
• TTh Music 8 - FULL

Tuesday 12/13

• MW Music 51 - FULL
• F Music 51 - 8 spaces remain
• TTh Music 8 - FULL

Previous Terms

Spring 2011

Monday 6/13

Work day on final project. Return quiz 4 and remind about Wednesday's upcoming due date for quiz 3. (Note that 3 was assigned after 4 during this term.) Reviewed remaining schedule for term, including written test on final Monday and scheduled final exam session on Thursday of finals week.

Tuesday *

Class presentations. Work day on projects.

Wednesday *

Work day on final project.

Thursday *

Final regular class meeting for the TTh  class. Class presentations. Work day on projects.

Friday *

No Friday class this term.

Winter 2011

Monday 3/14

Work day on final project. Review quiz 3. (Note that 3 was assigned after 4 during the winter 2010 term)

Tuesday 3/15

Class presentations. Work day on projects.

Wednesday 3/16

Work day on final project.

Thursday 3/17

Final regular class meeting for the TTh  class. Class presentations. Work day on projects.

Friday 3/18

Final regular class meeting for the MW Intro to Electronic Music class. Work day on final project. Return remaining quizzes. Check for any remaining lab assignments. Test 2. (The final exam session is the only remaining session after today.) 

Fall 2010

Monday 11/29

Work day on final project. Review quiz 3. (We are doing both final quizzes a bit later than usual this term.)

Tuesday 11/30

Class presentations. Work day on projects.

Wednesday 12/1

Quiz 4 due - to be reviewed in class. Work day on final project.

Thursday 12/2

Final regular class meeting for the TTh  class. Class presentations. Work day on projects.

Friday 12/3

Final regular

class meeting for the MW Intro to Electronic Music class. Work day on final project. Review and college remaining quizzes. Check for any remaining lab assignments. (The final exam session is the only remaining session after today - and this quarter we'll move the test 2 to the final exam session rather than using the final regular class meeting for the test.)

Spring 2010

Monday 6/14

Work day on final project.

Tuesday 6/15

Class presentations. Work day on projects.

Wednesday 6/16

Quiz 4 due - to be reviewed in class. Work day on final project.

Thursday 6/17

Final regular class meeting for the TTh  class. Class presentations. Work day on projects.

Friday 6/18

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.

Winter 2009

Monday 11/30

Work day on final project. EM History for quiz 3 (out of order this term), which is due Wednesday.

Tuesday 12/1

Class presentations. Work day on projects.

Wednesday 12/2

Quiz 3 due - to be reviewed in class. Work day on final project. (note: quizzes out of order this term.)

Thursday 12/3

Final regular class meeting for the TTh  class. Class presentations. Work day on projects.

Friday 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.) Quiz due. Written test 2 and 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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(NOTE that the information on this page is not always kept up to date. Check assignments pages for official due dates.)

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(NOTE that the information on this page is not always kept up to date. Check assignments pages for official due dates.)
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NOTE: NEED TO HEAR LAST PROJECT FROM FRIDAY-ONLY CLASS AT FINAL EXAM SESSION.

Monday 12/12

Final regular class meeting for the MW Intro to Electronic Music class. All graded quizzes available for pickup. Because final exam session for MW class is tomorrow, class chose to delay test #2 until the final exam session following project playback

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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Week: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | ALL
(NOTE that the information on this page is not always kept up to date. Check assignments pages for official due dates.)