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Music
Technology I Assignments
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| Monday
January 5, 2009 |
| Final
Project! |
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| Wednesday
December 10, 2008 |
| ACID
Pro Assignment # 3 -
Podcasting |
| Create
a 2 minute Podcast using
ACID Pro |
| Topic:
Your choice - school
group, sports team, music
group, etc |
| Structure
of Podcast: your choice |
| If
your podcast is about a
music group - use music
from that group as well as
ACID Loops for your music |
| If
your podcast is about
anything else you must use
ACID Loops as your music |
| Narration:
Use USB Microphone |
| Final
Product must be rendered
as a WAV |
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| What
is a Podcast" - a
podcast means a specific
type of broadcast, where
the work is incorporated
into a file (which may
contain one or more works
and/or other material)
which may be played on an
IPod or similar device by
individuals who have
downloaded the file.
Helpful
Hints
Search the Internet for
podcasts. Listen to
various podcasts for
structure
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Monday
December 1, 2008
ACID Assignment # 2 - Remix
1. Select a MIDI file from the Internet and download it to
your network folder
2. Open the MIDI file in Master Tracks and delete all the
tracks EXCEPT the melody
3. Save the new MIDI file as ACID Remix in your network
folder
4. Open the MIDI file in ACID and create a remix of the
file using ACID Loops.
5. Length of file: Minimum 2 minutes (Loop the melody to
extend to 2 Minutes)
Criteria
Use must use at least 10 Loops
You must show volume and pan
changes
Render final product as a MP3 or WAV.
Search Seeqpod for examples of remixed songs.
Helpful Sites
Due
Date: Friday December 12, 2008
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Wednesday
November 12, 2008
By the end of the
period you should be able to do the following in ACID.
1. Import Loops
2. Paint Loops
3. Envelope Changes
4. Change the Tempo of the File
5. Change the Grid Spacing
6. Change Pitch of File
7. Edit Loops in the Chopper
8. Import and Edit loops into Sound Forge.
Once you have completed the above. Start ACID Assignment #
1
Sound
Effects Story
Using parts of a short story
or poem you will
"tell" the story
or poem using only sound
effects and music. NO
WORDS
1. Review your story or poem
and make a list of all
words/phrases you want to
enhance using sound effects.
2. Using the sound effects
ACID folder and effects
found online
"tell" your story
in ACID.
3. Create a musical bed for
your story using ACID loops.
4. Add your sound effects in
as many different tracks as
needed.
Criteria
Story must be at least 2-3
paragraphs in length
The musical bed must contain
at least 10 loops.
You must show volume and pan
changes
You must edit one loop using
the Chopper Function
You must use the Pitch Shift
function on at least one
loop
Render the final product as
a MP3
You can search online
for a story/poem OR write
your own
*Horror and/or Sci-Fi
stories will work the best*
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Monday
November 10, 2008
ACID PRO Looped Based Music Creation Software
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Monday
November 3, 2008
Sound Forge Assignment # 3 - "Soundtrack of you
life"
1. Choose 4 (or more) major events
in your life, such as their first car, relationships, high
school.
2. Select songs that reflect the major events in your life
that you selected.
3. Arrange songs in Sound Forge to
create an audio timeline of your life.
4. In Microsoft Word write a paragraph (or more ) on
how each song reflects the life events selected.
Assignment Due - Friday November
7, 2008
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Friday
October 24, 2008
Sound Forge Assignment # 2 Speech Editing
1. Go to the
Music Tech network folder and/or
Internet and listen to
the various movie or historical speeches.
2. Make a new speech by taking words
or phrases from the various speeches.
3. Use at
least three effects in the final
product. Your choice which ones and
where.
4. File length - 3:00 minutes or
longer
5. Save
final product as an MP3 into your
network folder.
Be creative and have fun!!
Due Date:
Friday October
31, 2008 |
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Wednesday
October 22
Sound Forge Assignment # 1 Song
Form
1. Load into Sound Forge 2-3
songs of your choice.
2. Analyze and Label each song
for Verse, Chorus, Solo, etc
using the marker function in
Sound Forge.
3. After you label each song -
make a new arrangement of the
song by moving the sections you
labeled.
4. You can add effects and other
signal processing functions as
you see fit.
5. Save each song in your
network folder as the following:
6. SF Assignment # 1, SF
Assignment # 2, etc.
7, Complete the attached
worksheet and save to your
network folder.
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| Monday
October 20, 2008 |
| Digital
Audio - Sound Forge Digital Audio
Editing |
Sound
Forge Audio
Editing Program
Listen to various song with hidden
messages
Stairway to Heaven Backwards
What is backmasking -
Backmasking (also known as backward
masking)[1]
is a recording
technique in which a sound or
message is recorded backward
onto a track that is meant to be
played forward. Backmasking is a
deliberate process, whereas a
message found through phonetic
reversal may be
unintentional. - From Wikipedia
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Click
on the Audacity Logo for Free Audio
Editing Software! |
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Digital
Audio and The Apple IPOD |
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Assignment
due Wednesday October 15, 2008 End of
Class. No Assignments will be accepted
after school. |
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This
resource assignment will be about
Apple’s IPOD and its impact on music
and society.
Criteria for Assignment:
1.
30 slide PowerPoint or Website.
PowerPoint must include the
following:
30 slides
– If you want to make more that is
fine.
Photos – to support your topics
and information
2. Topics to be included but not limited
to:
The
Development of the IPOD
Changes the
IPOD over the years. Each generation of
IPOD, video, etc.
IPOD’s impact on society
IPOD’s impact on the music
industry
IPOD’s impact on clothing
IPOD’s impact on education
IPOD’s impact on Pop Culture
Why is the IPOD so popular? Why
does everyone need to have one?
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Wednesday
October 1, 2008
1st 30 Minutes of Class
Go to Seeqpod
and/or Pandora
Listen to various songs and make a
list of how the "chorus
section" differs from the
"verse"
Remainder of Class
Use the list that you made to compose
your B Section of Master Tracks # 2
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Master
Tracks Assignment # 2 Rhythm Section
Due Friday October 3, 2008
File (each track) must be 12 bars in length
Must use at least 5 tracks
1. Drums
2. Piano or Keyboard (Take from C Blues
file)
3. Bass
4. Melody/Solo
C
Blues - download into Master Tracks
File must also show the following:
1. Volume
AND Pan Controller Data Changes (#7 and
#10)
2. Patch (Sound) Change in the
Melody/Solo Track
Helpful Hints for Assignment
1. Record Drums 1st.
2. Practice parts before you record.
This will save you time and frustration.
3. Bass track use the following notes
Practice the bass part before you
record. This will save you time and
frustration.
Keep it simple!
4. Melody Track record last. You can use
the same notes as the bass track
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Master
Tracks Assignment # 1 Remix
Due
Friday September 26, 2008
What is a remix? - A remix is an
alternate mix of a song different from
the original version. It may incorporate
elements of dance music. It is often
used to create an upbeat version of a
song for playing by disc jockeys in
nightclubs.
1.Take one of the MIDI files below, save
it to your network folder and open it in
Master Tracks.
2.
Once the MIDI file has been opened in
Master Tracks you need to add a bass
track and a drum track.
3. You must change the patch (sound)
in the bass track. (See below)
Changing the patch in Master Tracks
Go into the piano roll editor F3
On the bottom of the window you will see
a yellow triangle
Click and drag the yellow triangle
to the measure you want the patch
(sound) to change. Release the mouse and
the change instruments window will
appear
Select a new instrument and
now the track will have a patch (sound)
change.
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| Wednesday
September 3, 2008
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Thursday
August 28, 2008
Create
folders in network folder
Start Sound
Systems
Sound Systems Definitions
and Questions
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| Wednesday August 27, 2008 |
Things you
will need for class.
1. Headphones
2. Flash Drive (optional)
Course
Overview
Use
of Network Folders
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Overview
of Music Technology Website
Create
a new folder inside of your network
folder
("My Documents")
Name the folder - MUSIC TECH
Inside of that folder create the
following new folders
1. Sound Systems
2. MIDI/BIAB
3. Master Tracks
4. IPOD
5. Sound Forge
6. ACID
7. Final Project |
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Music
Technology II Assignments
| April
22, 2008 |
| Website
Evaluations |
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| March
12, 2008 |
| Film
Analysis Project |
| In
class presentations will start on Monday
April 7, 2008 |
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| Friday
February 15, 2008 |
| Film
Scoring Test # 2 |
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| Wednesday
February 13, 2008 |
| Scoring
Project: Looking Glass with Final Cue Sheet
Completed |
| Start
analyzing King Kong 1933 |
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| Friday
February 15, 2008 |
| Study
Guide for Film Scoring Test # 2 |
| Film
Scoring Test # 2 |
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| Monday
February 4, 2008 |
| Scoring
Project: Looking Glass. Due
Friday February 8, 2008 |
| Chapter
5 Due Friday
February 8, 2008 end of class |
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| Monday
January 28, 2008 |
| Music
for Silent Films 1895-1927 |
Listening
due on Friday February 1, 2008
Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4
Chapter
4 Questions |
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Listening
Sheets |
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| Friday
January 11, 2008 |
| Test:
Functions of Film Music - Be able to
define each AND give an example. |
| Due:
Chapter
3 Questions |
| Due:
Journal Check - Listening
Sheets for tracks 1,2,3,5,8,11,16 |
| Mid-Term
Exam Study Guide |
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| Wednesday
January 9, 2008 |
| In
Class: Functions
of Film Music Assignment |
| Due
at end of class on Wednesday January 9, 2008 |
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| Tuesday
January 8 - Friday January 11, 2008 |
| Chapter
3 - Music
for Silent Films 1895-1927 |
| Film
Scoring Test # 1 - Friday Jan 11, 2008 -
Functions of Film Music |
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Journal
Check on Friday - must include Listening
Sheets for tracks 1,2,3,5,8,11,16
Due Friday January 11, 2008 beginning of
class
Chapter
3 Questions
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| Monday
January 7, 2008 - Film Scoring |
| Review
Functions
of Film Music |
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| Friday
January 4, 2008 - Film Scoring |
| The
Functions of Film Music |
| Due
Today: Chapter 1: Summary |
| Film
Scoring Journal - Should include tracks: 1, 5,
8, 16 |
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| Wednesday
January 2, 2008 - Film Scoring |
| Start
of Film Scoring Unit. |
| Today
you will start to study the world of Film
Scoring. How does music enhance what is
on the screen? How can music tell you what is
going to happen? How does music make you feel
during the movie? |
| Online
Journal - You will be required to keep a
journal of every movie studied in class. |
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| Friday
December 14, 2007 Podcast Assignment # 2 |
| Create
an original podcast for THS |
| Topics
will be clubs, classes and events about THS |
| 1.
Mrs. Jerram's Art Class |
| More
Podcast options to come. |
| Monday
November 26, 2007 Podcast Assignment # 1 |
Create
an original podcast
| Topic: |
Of
your choice |
| Length: |
2:00
minutes minimum |
| Structure |
Of
your choice - Listen to Podcasts for
examples |
| Bed |
Loops
for introduction and exit.
Body must have music |
| Cue
Sheet |
Podcast
Cue Sheet must be handed in |
| Final
Product |
Will
be uploaded to THS
Music Tech Podcast Page |
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| Tuesday
November 13, 2007 - Podcasting |
| Assignment:
Podcasting
Questions. |
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| Monday
October 29, 2007 - Friday November 9, 2007 |
| Music
Technology II Commercial Assignment # 3 |
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Music
Technology II Commercial Assignment #2
Company/Business
Commercial
Assignment #2- Company/Business
The subject of your next commercial will
be a product.
1. You can select an existing product OR
create one from scratch
You must complete the Commercial
Worksheet
Criteria
for Commercial Assignment #2
1. Commercial can be completed using ACID PRO
4.0
2. Commercial must be exactly 45 seconds in
length.
3. Commercial must have an original music bed.
Meaning no CD’s
4. Any sound effects that you use MUST be
created from scratch and you must complete a sound
effects write-up form for each effect
used.
5 The music bed must show volume and pan
envelopes.
6. Script must be original and not copied from
any other source.
7. Final product must be rendered as an MP3
and saved to your network
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| Monday
October 15, 2007 - Friday October 26, 2007 |
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Music
Technology II Commercial Assignment #2
Original Product
Commercial
Assignment #2- Product
The
subject of your next commercial will be a
product.
1. You can select an existing product OR
create one from scratch
You must complete the Commercial
Worksheet
Criteria
for Commercial Assignment #2
1. Commercial can be completed using ACID PRO
4.0
2. Commercial must be exactly 45 seconds in
length.
3. Commercial must have an original music bed.
Meaning no CD’s
4. Any sound effects that you use MUST be
created from scratch and you must complete a sound
effects write-up form for each effect
used.
5 The music bed must show volume and pan
envelopes.
6. Script must be original and not copied from
any other source.
7. Final product must be rendered as an MP3
and saved to your network
Review
the following websites
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| Radio
Advertising |
| Radio
Advertising in the 1930's |
| Library
of American Broadcasting |
| Homework:
6-8 Page Paper on the The
Art of Foley.
Paper
must include but not limited to the following
topics :
History, How sound effects are created and
Technological advancements. Paper must be
double spaced, 12 point font.
6-8 pages does not include the works cited
page.
Papers can be emailed
to me.
Due: Friday October
26, 2007
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| Thursday
September 20, 2007 |
| Assignment:
"Music
Tech Fest 07" |
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| Wednesday
September 19, 2007 |
Introduction
to Radio Commercials
In
a single week, radio reaches more than 228
million Americans.
That's 94 percent of everyone age 12 and
older, according to Arbitron. |
Your
brain simply LOVES jingles! Seriously, the
human brain recognizes a musical phrase with
up to 400 times the recall of a simple spoken
phrase.
We recognize our favorite songs playing in a
noisy background, but can’t hear the
announcement over the PA in the same room.
We
recognize a familiar TV commercial from
another room in the house, but have no idea
what television program is on.
the above is
taken from - www.jinglehouse.com
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Wednesday
August 29, 2007
Lab
Rules
Course
Overview
Software
Checklist |
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In
your network folder create the following
folders:
Music
Tech
Inside of Music Tech folder create
* Software Checklist
* Radio Commercials/Jingles
* Music Tech Fest 04
* Film Scoring
* Electronic Portfolio
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Music
Technology I Assignments
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Tuesday
May 27, 2008 |
Final
Project/Final Exam ACID and Art
You
will search the Internet for a piece
of Artwork that you will use as the
basis for an ACID Pro file. |
| 1.
Search the Internet for a piece of
Artwork. Ex. Painting,
sculpture, etc. |
| Criteria
for ACID File |
| 1
Must be at least 2:30 (2 minutes and
30 seconds) in length. |
| 2.
Must have at least 15 loops |
| 3.
Must show volume and pan envelope
changes |
| 4.
Must edit at least 2 loops in the
Chopper. |
| 5.
Final product must be rendered as an
MP3 or WAV. |
6.
Must write a 2-4 page paper that
includes the following:
a.
Information about the Painting,
sculpture, etc.
b. Why did
you select this specific piece of
Art.
c. How does
the music you created reflect your
Art. |
| Final
Project is due on/or before your
final exam period. |
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| Tuesday
May 13, 2008
Due Friday May 23, 2008 |
| ACID
Pro Assignment # 3 - Podcasting |
| Create
a 2 minute Podcast
using ACID PRO |
| Topic:
Your choice - School group, sports
team, music group, etc |
| Structure
of Podcast: your choice |
| If
your Podcast is about a music
group - use music from that group
as well as ACID Loops |
| If
your podcast is about anything
else you must use ACID Loops as
your musical bed. |
| Narration:
Use USB microphone |
| Final
Product must be rendered as a W AV |
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| What
is a Podcast? "Podcast"
means a specific type of
Broadcast, where the Work is
incorporated into a file (which
may contain one or more works
and/or other material) which may
be played on an iPod or similar
device by individuals who have
downloaded such file. |
| 1.
Search the Internet for podcasts.
Listen to various podcasts for
structure |
| 2.
Make a list of good and bad for
each |
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| Monday
May 5, 2008 |
ACID
Pro Assignment # 2
Techno/Dance Mix
Create a two (2) minute ACID
File.
Criteria
1. Must be at least 2:30
minutes in length.
2. Must include at least 15
loops
3. Must show volume and pan
envelope changes
4. Must edit 2 loops in the
Chopper.
5. Final product must be
rendered as an MP3.
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| Wednesday
April 23, 2008 |
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By
the end of the period you
should be able to do the
following in ACID |
| Import
Loops |
Paint
Loops |
Change
Pitch of File |
| Change
Tempo of File |
Envelope
Changes |
Edit
Loops in Chopper |
| Change
the Grid Spacing |
Import
Loops into Sound Forge and Edit |
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| ACID
Pro Assignment #1 Sound
Effects Story |
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Sound
Effects Story
Using parts of a short story
or poem you will
"tell" the story
or poem using only sound
effects and music. NO
WORDS
1. Review your story or poem
and make a list of all
words/phrases you want to
enhance using sound effects.
2. Using the sound effects
ACID folder and effects
found online
"tell" your story
in ACID.
3. Create a musical bed for
your story using ACID loops.
4. Add your sound effects in
as many different tracks as
needed.
Criteria
Story must be at least 2-3
paragraphs in length
The musical bed must contain
at least 10 loops.
You must show volume and pan
changes
You must edit one loop using
the Chopper Function
You must use the Pitch Shift
function on at least one
loop
Render the final product as
a MP3
You can search online
for a story/poem OR write
your own
*Horror and/or Sci-Fi
stories will work the best*
Due -
Friday May 2, 2008
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| Monday
April 21, 2008 |
| Introduction
to ACID Pro Looped Based Music
Creation Software |
| ACID
Planet website -
listen to music created using ACID
Pro |
| ACID
Pro Home Page -
Download free demo |
ACID
Pro Wikipedia Page |
| THS
ACID Pro Page |
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Wednesday
April 2, 2008 - Thursday April 3, 2008 |
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Sound
Forge Assignment # 2 |
1. Go to the
Music Tech network folder and listen to
the various movie speeches.
2. Make a new speech by taking words
or phrases from the various movie
speeches.
3. Use at
least three effects in the final
product. Your choice which ones and
where.
4. File length - 3:00 minutes or
longer
5. Save
final product as an MP3 into your
network folder.
Be creative and have fun!!
Due Date:
Friday April 11, 2008 |
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Movie
Speeches - Download hundreds of Movie
and Historical Speeches. |
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Friday
March 28, 2008 |
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Sound
Forge Assignment #1 |
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1. 3 Songs
of your choice |
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2. Open song
in Sound Forge |
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3. Using
Markers (M on keyboard) label the verse,
chorus, bridge, solo, etc in your song |
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4. After
marking your song. Re-arrange the song
using the marked sections. |
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5. Save file
as an MP3 - named SF1, SF2, SF3 |
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6. Save to
your network folder |
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Tuesday
March 25, 2008 |
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Click
on the Audacity Logo for Free Audio
Editing Software! |
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Wednesday
March 12, 2008 - Friday March 21, 2008 |
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Digital
Audio and The Apple IPOD |
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Assignment
due Friday March 21, 2008 |
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This
resource assignment will be about
Apple’s IPOD and its impact on music
and society.
Criteria for Assignment:
1.
30 slide PowerPoint or Website.
PowerPoint must include the
following:
30 slides
– If you want to make more that is
fine.
Photos – to support your topics
and information
2. Topics to be included but not limited
to:
The
Development of the IPOD
Changes the
IPOD over the years. Each generation of
IPOD, video, etc.
IPOD’s impact on society
IPOD’s impact on the music
industry
IPOD’s impact on clothing
IPOD’s impact on education
IPOD’s impact on Pop Culture
Why is the IPOD so popular? Why
does everyone need to have one?
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Master
Tracks Assignment # 2 Rhythm Section
File must be 12 bars in length
Must use at least 5 tracks
1. Drums
2. Piano or Keyboard (Take from C Blues
file)
3. Bass
4. Melody/Solo
C
Blues - download into Master Tracks
Helpful Hints for Assignment
1. Record Drums 1st.
2. Practice parts before you record.
This will save you time and frustration.
3. Bass track use the following notes
Practice the bass part before you
record. This will save you time and
frustration.
Keep it simple!
4. Melody Track record last. You can use
the same notes as the bass track |
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Master
Tracks Assignment # 1 Remix
Due
Friday February 29, 2008
What is a remix? - A remix is an
alternate mix of a song different from
the original version. It may incorporate
elements of dance music. It is often
used to create an upbeat version of a
song for playing by disc jockeys in
nightclubs.
1.Take one of the MIDI files below, save
it to your network folder and open it in
Master Tracks.
2.
Once the MIDI file has been opened in
Master Tracks you need to add a bass
track and a drum track.
3. You must change the patch (sound)
in the bass track. (See below)
Changing the patch in Master Tracks
Go into the piano roll editor F3
On the bottom of the window you will see
a yellow triangle
Click and drag the yellow triangle
to the measure you want the patch
(sound) to change. Release the mouse and
the change instruments window will
appear
Select a new instrument and
now the track will have a patch (sound)
change.
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| Friday
February 15, 2008 |
| Start
Master Tracks Pro - MIDI Sequencing
Software |
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| Thursday
February 14, 2008 |
| MIDI
Test |
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| Tuesday
February 12, 2008 |
| Review
MIDI for test during block period |
| Review
MIDI Sequencing/Master Tracks Pro for
block period |
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| Monday
February 11, 2008 |
| Complete
Band In A Box Assignment # 1 |
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| Friday
February 8, 2008 |
| Band
In A Box Assignment # 1 |
| Practice
recording in Band In A Box |
| 1.
Enter the following chord progression in
BIAB |
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| 2.
Select a style |
| 3.
Practice C Blues Scale - C - Eb - F - Gb
- G - Bb - C |
| Listen
to the C Blues Scale |
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4.
Click Record 
the window below will appear |
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| 5.
Click on "Record" when
ready. |
| 6.
Record your melody |
7.
When you stop recording. The following
window will appear 
Click - OK Keep
Take or Take Again to re-record. |
| Helpful
Hint: Practice recording first.
This will save you time later. |
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| Wednesday
February 6, 2008 - Period 1 |
| Thursday
February 7, 2008 - Period 6 |
| MIDI
- Questions |
| Start
Band in A Box - MIDI Accompaniment
Software |
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| Tuesday
February 5, 2008 |
| Test:
Sound Systems |
| MIDI
- Questions |
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| Monday
February 4, 2008 |
| Review
Sound Systems for Test - Tues Feb 5,
2008 |
| Start
MIDI |
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| Wednesday
January 30, 2008 - Period 1 |
| Thursday
January 31, 2008 - Period 6 |
| Start
Sound Systems |
Unit
1 - Sound
Systems |
| Unit
1 - Definitions
and Questions |
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| Tuesday
January 29, 2008 |
| Reminder
- Register for
Hotchalk Online Grade Book |
| Class
Code - 5XSRLXTO3 |
| Start
Sound Systems |
| Unit
1 - Sound
Systems |
| Unit
1 - Definitions
and Questions |
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| Monday
January 28, 2008 |
| Welcome
to Music Technology I - Bookmark this
page |
| Overview
of Music Technology Website |
| Online
Grade Book -
Hotchalk - 5XSRLXTO3 |
| Course
Overview |
Use
of Network Folders |
Create
a new folder inside of your network
folder
("My Documents")
Name the folder - MUSIC TECH
Inside of that folder create the
following new folders
1. Sound Systems
2. MIDI/BIAB
3. Master Tracks
4. IPOD
5. Sound Forge
6. ACID
7. Final Project |
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Music
Technology I Past Assignments 2006-2007 School Year
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Monday May 21, 2007
- DUE Friday June 8, 2007
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Music Technology I Final
Project
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Pick ONE of the
assignments below for your Final Project.
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Final
Project # 1 Software Review - Create
files in all of the software studied during this course.
Band
In A Box, Master
Tracks, Sound
Forge 5.0 and ACID
Pro 3.0
Criteria
for Software Review Final Project
*You
cannot use any previous assignments for final project*
Band
In A Box MIDI Accompaniment Software - Save
file as "BIAB1 (Your Initials)
1. Enter
chord progression (24 measures) for your song
2. Choose the appropriate style.
3. Generate (Select) a solo
4. Save song as a Standard MIDI File (SMF)
Master
Tracks - Save file as PRO9 (Your Initials)
1. File must
be in A-B-A form.
2. Each section must be 12 measures long
3. You must show controller usage - volume and pan
4. You must use at least 5 tracks in the file.
5. Export song as an MIDI File.
Sound
Forge 5.0 - Save files as SF (Your Initials)
2 assignments
in Sound Forge
Assignment # 1
1. Take 4
MP3 files
2. Edit sections out of the 4 MP3 files to create a new
combined Sound Forge file.
3. You must use - fades (in or out) and effects (any of
your choice)
4. Save the original 4 MP3 files and the new file to the
network folder.
Assignment # 2
1. Select two songs to import into Sound Forge.
2. Once the songs have been imported label the sections
(using Markers) of the song using A B C etc.
3 . Take those labeled sections and create a new
arrangement of your song by copying those sections into
a new SF File.
4. Save final product into your network folder.
ACID
Pro 4.0 - Save file as ACID (Your Initials)
1. ACID file
must be 2 minutes in length
2. Use as many loops as you want. Min 15
3. You must show volume and pan changes.
4. Render as MP3 and WAV
5. Save to your network folder
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Final
Project # 2 ACID and Art
You will search the
Internet for a piece of Artwork that you will use as the
basis for an ACID Pro file.
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1. Search the Internet for a
piece of Artwork. Ex. Painting, sculpture, etc.
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Criteria for ACID File
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1 Must be at least 2:30
(2 minutes and 30 seconds) in length.
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2. Must have at least 15 loops
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3. Must show volume and pan
envelope changes
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4. Must edit at least 2 loops
in the Chopper.
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5. Final product must be
rendered as an MP3 or WAV.
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6. Must write a 2-4 page paper
that includes the following:
a. Information about the
Painting, sculpture, etc.
b. Why did you select this
specific piece of Art.
c. How does the music you created
reflect your Art.
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Monday May 7, 2007
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ACID Pro Assignment # 2
Techno/Dance Mix
Create a two
(2) minute ACID File.
Criteria
1. Must be 2
minutes in length.
2. Must include at least 15 loops
3. Must show volume and pan envelope changes
4. Must edit 2 loops in the Chopper.
5. Final product must be rendered as an MP3.
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Due Date: Friday May 18,
2007
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Monday April 23, 2007
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ACID Pro Assignment #1
Sound Effects Story
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Sound
Effects Story
Using parts of a short story or poem you will
"tell" the story or poem using only sound
effects and music. NO WORDS
1. Review your story or poem and make a list of all
words/phrases you want to enhance using sound effects.
2. Using the sound effects ACID folder and effects found
online "tell" your story in ACID.
3. Create a musical bed for your story using ACID loops.
4. Add your sound effects in as many different tracks as
needed.
Criteria
Story must be at least 2-3 paragraphs in length
The musical bed must contain at least 10 loops.
You must show volume and pan changes
You must edit one loop using the Chopper Function
You must use the Pitch Shift function on at least one
loop
Render the final product as a MP3
You can search online for a story/poem OR write
your own
*Horror and/or Sci-Fi stories will work the best*
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Friday April 13, 2007
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By the end of the period
you should be able to complete the following in ACID Pro
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| Import
Loops |
Paint
Loops |
Change
Pitch of File |
| Change
Tempo of File |
Envelope
Changes |
Edit
Loops in Chopper |
| Change
the Grid Spacing |
Import
Loops into Sound Forge and Edit |
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Monday April 9, 2007
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Introduction to ACID Pro
Looped Based Music Creation Software
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ACID
Planet website
- listen to music created using ACID
Pro
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ACID
Pro Home Page
- Download free demo
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ACID
Pro Wikipedia Page
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THS
ACID Pro Page
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Monday April 2, 2007
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Sound Forge Assignment # 2 -
Song Form
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Free Audio Editing Software
- Audacity
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Song
Form - Structure of Music
Define each of the following: chorus,”
“verse,” “bridge,”
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Sound Forge Assignment #
2 - Song Form
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1. Take three songs - 1 must
be from the music technology network folder , 2 can be
from anything you choose. (Songs must be clean, edited
for questionable language)
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2. Import song into Sound
Forge
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3. Using markers
("M" on your computer keyboard) mark each
section of the song with A, B, C, etc.
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4. Take the marked sections
of your song and create a new arrangement of that song
by rearranging the marked sections.
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5. Save files as the
following - Song Form1, Song Form 2, Song Form 3. ALL
files must be saved to your network folder
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Due date for Sound Forge
Assignment # 2 - Friday April 13, 2007
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Wednesday
March 21, 2007
Sound Forge Assignment # 1Speech Editing Assignment
1. Go to the
Music Tech network folder and listen to the various
movie speeches.
2. Make a new speech by taking words or phrases from
the various movie speeches.
3. Save final product as an MP3 into your network
folder.
Be creative and have fun!!
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| Tuesday
March 20, 2007
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Audio - Sound Forge Digital Audio Editing
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Sound
Forge Audio
Editing Program
Listen to various song with hidden messages
Stairway to Heaven Backwards
Go to the Music Technology Network folder -
Music Tech I and find the MP3 files to use for ABA Form
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| Wednesday
February 28, 2007
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| Digital Audio
- IPod
Assignment
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| Research
links for assignment
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| Thursday
February 22, 2007
Master
Tracks Assignment # 3 Rhythm Section
File must be 12 bars in length
Must use at least 5 tracks
1. Drums
2. Piano or Keyboard (Take from C Blues file)
3. Bass
4. Melody/Solo
C
Blues - download into Master Tracks
Helpful
Hints for Assignment
1. Record Drums 1st. Use the drum machine or keyboard
drum patch
2. Practice parts before you record. This will save you
time and frustration.
3. Bass track use the following notes
Practice the bass part before you record. This will save
you time and frustration.
Keep it simple!
4. Melody Track record last. You can use the same notes
as the bass track
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February 13, 2007 |
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Master
Tracks Assignment # 2 Remix
What is a remix? - A remix is an alternate mix of
a song different from the original version. It may
incorporate elements of dance music. It is often used to
create an upbeat version of a song for playing by disc
jockeys in nightclubs.
1.Take one of the MIDI files below, save it to your
network folder and open it in Master Tracks.
2. Once the
MIDI file has been opened in Master Tracks you need to
add a bass track and a drum track.
3. You must change the patch (sound) in the bass
track. (See below)
Changing the patch in Master Tracks
Go into the piano roll editor F3
On the bottom of the window you will see a yellow
triangle
Click and drag the yellow triangle to the measure
you want the patch (sound) to change. Release the mouse
and the change instruments window will appear
Select a new
instrument and now the
track will have a patch (sound) change. |
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| Friday
February 9, 2007 |
| Master
Tracks Assignment # 1 "Improvisation" |
Improvisation
- C
Blues
Download the C Blues and open it into Master Tracks
right mouse click and save target as
C Blues Scale - C - Eb - F - Gb - G - Bb - C
Listen
to the C Blues Scale |
| Criteria
for Master Tracks Assignment # 1 |
| Length:
12 Measures |
| Must Show
the following: Volume Changes, Patch Changes, Pitch
Wheel |
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| Thursday
February 8, 2007 Period 6 |
| Practice
Recording in Master Tracks |
| Volume
Changes - Patch Changes - Pitch Wheel |
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| Wednesday
February 7, 2007 Period 1 |
| Practice
Recording in Master Tracks |
| Volume
Changes - Patch Changes - Pitch Wheel |
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| Monday
February 5, 2007 Period 1 & 6 |
| Creating
Standard MIDI Files in BIAB |
| Review MIDI |
| Start Master
Tracks Pro - MIDI Sequencing Software |
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| Friday
February 2, 2007 Period 1 & 6 |
| Review
Improvisation |
| Review C
Blues Scale |
| Continue BIAB
Assignment # 1 |
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| Thursday
February 1, 2007 - Period 6 |
| Test: Sound
Systems |
| Review MIDI
& BIAB |
| In Class
Assignment: BIAB # 1 |
C Blues Scale
- C - Eb - F - Gb - G - Bb - C
Listen
to the C Blues Scale |
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| Wednesday
January 31, 2007 - Period 1 |
| Review MIDI
& BIAB |
| In Class
Assignment: BIAB # 1 |
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| Tuesday
January 30, 2007 |
Band
In A Box - MIDI Accompaniment Software
A simple arrangement can be created from scratch
quickly: after entering chords (e.g. typing Cmaj7, Dm,
or Bb6), the user selects a style and presses the play
button. Styles, the key in which the music is played,
tempo, choice of instruments, and choice of harmonies
can all be changed with the click of the mouse to suit
the user.
Although these are the
core functionalities in Band-in-a-Box, there are many
other things it can do from functioning as a recorder,
Karaoke machine with big lyrics, to the automatic
composition of melodies complete with accompaniment and
song title. |
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Music - BIAB Home Page |
| Download
demo of BIAB |
Homework:
Band In A Box - Definitions
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| Monday
January 29, 2007 |
| Review Sound
Systems for Test on Wednesday |
| Start
MIDI
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Video
of Peter Frampton using a Talk Box.
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| Friday
January 26, 2007 |
| NO SCHOOL |
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Monday January 22, 2007 |
| Overview of
Music Technology Website |
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Course Overview |
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Network Folders |
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Unit 1 - Sound
Systems
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| Unit 1 - Definitions
and Questions |
| Online
Mixers |
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In your network folder create the following folders: |
| Music Tech |
Inside of Music Tech folder create
2. Sound Systems
3. MIDI/BIAB
4. Cakewalk
5. Sound Forge
6. ACID
7. Final Project |
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1. Music Tech
Inside of Music Tech folder create
2. Sound Systems
3. MIDI/BIAB
4. Cakewalk
5. Sound Forge
6. ACID
7. Final Project
Example of how to create a
folder on the Network
Welcome to Music Technology I
Monday May 23, 2005
Remix Assignment
You will take clips from at least 4 songs and create two remixes.
1. Each file must be
2-3minutes in length
2. You must fade in and fade out
3. You must you at least two effects per file.
4. Export final product as an MP3
We will start ACID Pro on Friday May 27.
Monday May 16, 2005
Introduction to Sound Forge - Audio Editing Program
Sound Forge Assignment # 1
Speeches
Select
a speech from the Music Tech Lab Network Folder. Create a new speech using the
words from the original speech. You can use only
one speech OR combine words from other speeches. You may use words more
than once and you don’t have to use all the words (you can even use syllables
of words if necessary).
Before creating the new speech, go to file at the top and press “Save
as . . .”—save the file as Lastname Speech Project.
Click your cursor at the start of the file and insert 5 seconds of
silence (edit: insert silence).
Using COPY and PASTE create the new speech at the start of the file.
Save this file to your network folder
Wednesday May 4, 2005
Cakewalk Assignment # 2 -Sound Effects
For this assignment you will find a
paragraph from a short story. Your story should be descriptive in natural and
must be at least four paragraphs long. . In Cakewalk you will tell the story by
just using sound effects. No music, No words, just sound effects.
Once you have selected your story do the following:
a. Review your story and select words and/or phrases you want to find sound
effects for. Make a list
b. Using the SFX Patch (Part 10 on the Roland XP-10) and the Internet http://www.a1freesoundeffects.com/
record the sound effects that you need for your story. Save all sound effects
into your Cakewalk network folder.
c. Using as many tracks as you want "Narrate" your story using just
sound effects.
Be creative, try different things, you never know what will come out.
Thursday April 28, 2005 - Friday April 29, 2005
Cakewalk Assignment #1 "Rhythm Section"
File must be 24 bars in length
Must use at least 5 tracks
1. Drums
2. Piano or Keyboard of some kind
3. Guitar
4. Bass
5. Melody Helpful
Hints for Assignment
1. Record Drums 1st. Use the drum machine or keyboard drum patch
2. Practice parts before you record. This will save you time and frustration.
3. Bass track use the following notes
Practice the bass part before you record. This will save you time and
frustration.
Keep it simple!
4. Melody Track record last. You can use the same notes as the bass track.
Assignment # 2
Sequencing/Digital
Audio Definitions
Monday April 25, 2005 - Wednesday April 27,
2005
Cakewalk Pro Audio 9
Friday April 15, 2005
Cakewalk Pro Audio 9
Thursday April 14, 2005
MIDI
Wednesday April 13, 2005
Test # 1
MIDI
Band In A Box
Tuesday April 12, 2005
Microphones
Sound Systems
Effects
Monday April 11, 2005
Unit 1 - Sound Systems
Unit 1 - Definitions
and Questions
Microphones
Friday April 8, 2005
Class rules
Website
Course Overview
Network Folders
Unit 1 - Sound Systems
Unit 1 - Definitions
and Questions
In your network folder create the following
folders:
1. Music Tech
Inside of Music Tech folder create
2. Sound Systems
3. MIDI/BIAB
4. Cakewalk
5. Sound Forge
6. ACID
7. Final Project
Example of how to create a folder on the
Network
FINAL PROJECTS - MUSIC TECH I
You can select one of the following projects for your Final Project. Projects
are due on the last day of the quarter.
1. PowerPoint Project
Subject: Anything music technology
related. Topic must be approved by Mr. S
Length: 30 Slides
Slides must include music/audio and/or sound effects to enhance project
Music - ACID Pro - min.of 10 loops. You must show volume and pan changes
throughout.
Must include a works cited page that includes websites, articles, etc.
2. Software
Review - Create files in all of the software studied during this
course.
Band
In A Box, Cakewalk
Pro Audio 9, Sound Forge
5.0 and ACID Pro 3.0
Criteria for Software Review
Final Project
*You cannot use any previous
assignments for final project*
Band In A Box MIDI
Accompaniment Software - Save file as "BIAB1
(Your Initials)
1. Enter chord progression for your
song.
2. Choose the appropriate style.
3. Generate (Select) a solo
4. Save song as a Standard MIDI File (SMF)
Cakewalk Pro Audio 9 - Save
file as PRO9 (Your Initials)
1. File must be in A-B-A form.
2. Each section must be 12 measures long
3. You must show controller usage - volume and pan
4. You must use at least 5 tracks in the file.
5. Export song as a MP3 File.
Sound Forge 5.0 - Save files
as SF (Your Initials)
2 assignments in Sound Forge
Assignment # 1
1. Take 4 MP3 files
2. Edit sections out of the 4 MP3 files to create a new combined Sound Forge
file.
3. You must use - fades (in or out) and effects (any of your choice)
4. Save the original 4 MP3 files and the new file to the network folder.
Assignment # 2
1. Select two songs to import into Sound Forge.
2. Once the songs have been imported label the sections
(using Markers) of the song using A B C etc.
3 . Take those labeled sections and create a new arrangement of your song by
copying those sections into a new SF File.
4. Save final product into your network folder.
ACID Pro 3.0 - Save file as
ACID (Your Initials)
1. ACID file must be 2 minutes in
length
2. Use as many loops as you want. Min 15
3. You must show volume and pan changes.
4. Render as MP3 and WAV
5. Save to your network folder.
Week of March 7, 2005
Wednesday March 9, 2005
ACID Assignment # 2
Radio Commercial
ACID Assignment # 1
Create a 2 minute sequence
Must include a min. of 10 loops
Must show volume/pan changes on at least 5 loops
ACID Pro Looped Based Creation Software
THS ACID Pro Page
To hear songs composed with ACID go to ACID
Planet
To download a free version of ACID
XPress click here
Week of February 24, 2005
Friday February 25, 2005
Song Form
Read about Song
Form
This assignment will be using Sound Forge Audio
Editing Program
1. Go to the Music Tech Lab Network Folder.
2. Open folder "Song Form Assignment"
3. Open first file
4. In Sound Forge you will mark the form of the song using markers. You add a
marker by pressing M on your keyboard OR right mouse click then add marker.
5. Label the markers A, B Chorus, etc. throughout the song
6. Once the entire song has been labeled then you will create a new form for the
song by copying the sections and rearranging them into a new Sound Forge file.
Ex if the original song was ABA form your new one will be AABBA, etc.
Save file into your Sound Forge Folder as Song Form.
Next week you will bring in a CD and do this with a song of your
choice.
Thursday February 17, 2005
Test # 2
Sound Forge Assignment # 1 Sound Effects Lab
Sound Effects Write Up Sheet
For this assignment you will work in groups
1. You will record 3 raw sounds into Sound Forge.
2. Once the raw sound is in Sound Forge - Manipulate it and create a new
sound.
3. As you are creating a new sound you must document all the changes along the
way.
ex: Added reverb, Reversed sound file, etc.
Be as creative as possible! Have fun.
Wednesday February 16, 2005
Sound Forge Audio Editing Software
Stairway Backwards
Sequencing/Audio Test on Thursday!
Following assignments should be completed by
Thursday February 17, 2005
1. Cakewalk Assignment # 2 "Sound Effects"
File must be exported as an MP3 and saved to your network folder
To Export Audio as an MP3
* Go to TOOLS
* Select MIXDOWN AUDIO
* Select EXPORT TO FILE
* In the File of Type window - change to MP3
* Click on EXPORT
* Open MP3 in Windows Media Player.
2. Sequencer Definitions and Questions
3. Test # 2 MIDI & Audio - Test will be
on Thursday.
Week of February 7, 2005 Week 3 of 9
Wednesday February 9, 2005
1. Complete Cakewalk Assignment #1
2. Complete Sequencing/Digital Audio Definitions
3. Cakewalk Assignment # 2 -Sound Effects
For this assignment you will find a paragraph from a short story. Your story
should be descriptive in natural. In Cakewalk you will tell the story by just
using sound effect. No music, No words, just sound effects.
Once you have selected your story do the following:
a. Review your story and select words and/or phrases you want to find sound
effects for. Make a list
b. Using the SFX Patch (Part 10 on the Roland XP-10) and the Internet http://www.a1freesoundeffects.com/
record the sound effects that you need for your story. Save all sound effects
into your Cakewalk network folder.
c. Using as many tracks as you want "Narrate" your story using just
sound effects.
Be creative, try different things, you never know what will come out.
Criteria for Cakewalk Assignment # 2
1. Save your story in your Cakewalk folder
2. You must show Volume and Pan envelope changes
3. Final product must be exported as a MP3.
4. Save MP3 in your Cakewalk folder as Sound Effects MP3
Tuesday February 8, 2005
Complete Cakewalk Assignment # 1
Sequencing/Digital Audio
Definitions
Due end of class Wednesday Feb 9, 2005
Links for Definitions
Monday February 7, 2005
Envelopes in Cakewalk
Cakewalk Assignment # 1
Criteria for Assignment
1. Download the following Wave
2. Open in Cakewalk Pro Audio
3. You will compose the following tracks
Drum Track
Bass Track
Melody Track
Save file as Cakewalk Assignment #1 into your Cakewalk network folder.
Helpful Hints for Assignment
1. Record Drums 1st. Use the drum machine or keyboard drum patch
2. Practice parts before you record. This will save you time and frustration.
3. Bass track use the following notes
Practice the bass part before you record. This will save you time and
frustration.
Keep it simple!
4. Melody Track record last. You can use the same notes as the bass track.
Week of January 31, 2005 Week 2 of 9
Thursday February 3, 2005
Practice recording in Cakewalk
Wednesday February 2, 2005
Final Assignment in BIAB
Music
Sequencing Overview
Digital
Audio Overview
Cakewalk Pro Audio 9
Read the latest on Digital
Audio Technology
Tuesday February 1, 2005
Creating a
simple melody in BIAB
Classwork Definitions and Questions
Due - End of Period
Monday January 31
Complete Definitions 13-29
Complete Questions 10-14, 17-24
Week of January 24, 2005 Week 1 of 9
All written assignments are to be saved in your network folder.
Lab Rules
Class Outline
Website Overview
Friday January 28, 2005
Review MIDI
Introduction to Band In A Box
Band In A Box
Website
Thursday
Sound System Test # 1
Review Microphones
What
is 5.1 Surround Sound
Quarter 1 Fall 2003
Tuesday
October 20, 2003 - Tuesday October 28, 2003
Final Project: Choose ONE of the following
Due date for Final
Project: Tuesday October 28, 2003 at the end of class.
1. PowerPoint
Project
Subject: Anything music technology
related. Topic must be approved by Mr. S
Length: 25-30 Slides
Slides must include music/audio and/or sound effects to enhance project
Must include a works cited page that includes websites, articles,
etc.
2.
Software Review - Create files in all of the software studied
during this course.
Band
In A Box, Cakewalk
Pro Audio 9, Sound
Forge 5.0 and ACID Pro
3.0
Criteria for Software
Review Final Project
*You cannot use any previous
assignments for final project*
Band In A Box MIDI
Accompaniment Software - Save file as
"BIAB1 (Your Initials)
1. Enter chord progression for
your song.
2. Choose the appropriate
style.
3. Generate (Select) a solo
4. Save song as a Standard
MIDI File (SMF)
Cakewalk Pro Audio 9 -
Save file as PRO9 (Your Initials)
1. File must be in A-B-A form.
2. Each section must be 8
measures long
3. You must show controller
usage - volume and pan
4. You must use at least 5
tracks in the file.
5. Save song as a Standard
MIDI File (SMF).
Sound Forge 5.0 - Save
files as SF (Your Initials)
1. Take 4 MP3 files
2. Edit sections out of the 4
MP3 files to create a new combined Sound Forge file.
3. You must use - fades (in or
out) and effects (any of your choice)
4. Save the original 4 MP3
files and the new file to the network folder.
ACID Pro 3.0 - Save file
as ACID (Your Initials)
1. ACID file must be 2 minutes
in length
2. Use as many loops as you
want
3. You must show volume and
pan changes.
4. Render as MP3 and WAV
5. Save to the music
technology network folder.
Tuesday October 7, 2003
Soundscape Assignment - Using ACID Pro 3.0
Criteria for Assignment
1. You must narrate the paragraph below into the computer using
ACID Pro 3.0
2. You must use sound effects. No less than 10
3. You must compose music for the soundscape that is appropriate for the
piece.
4. You must show envelope changes (Volume and Pan)
5. Final product will be exported as an MP3
Step # 1
Read through the paragraph below and make a list of the words
and/or phrases that you want to enhance by using sound effects.
Step # 2
Find sound effects from step number one by either using the SFX
patch on the Roland XP-10 and/or from the Internet
Step # 3
Before you record think about where the sound effects will be placed.
Practice reading through the paragraph and pace it so the effects will
have room. Also READ THIS SLOWLY INTO THE COMPUTER. TAKE YOUR TIME.
It is a foggy midnight near the docks. Lapping against the pier,
the waves are restless, and a light breeze is kicking up. In the distance,
a foghorn blows. The hero stumbles into the frame, his old leather shoes
scuffing and scraping the sidewalk as he struggles to keep his balance. He
hears tires squealing behind him and whirls around. A half-empty vodka
bottle falls out of his coat pocket and explodes like a grenade on the
sidewalk. He turns and runs forward, right into a fruit crate that was
home to an alley cat, which yowls in protest and runs off into the night.
Monday September 29, 2003
Complete Sound Forge Audio Editing Software
Start ACID Pro 3.0 Looped Based Music Creation Software
Tuesday September 23 - Friday September 26
Sound Forge Audio Editing Software
Monday September 22, 2003
Cakewalk Audio Assignment # 2 - Sound Effects
Friday September 19, 2003
Cakewalk Audio Assignment # 1 - Building a Rhythm Section
Thursday September 18, 2003
Digital Audio Recording in Cakewalk
Pro Audio 9 Sequencing Software
* In class assignment - Complete the terms on the bottom of the
Digital Audio page.
Save file in the Music Technology Network Folder*
Wednesday September 17, 2003
Digital Audio - Recording audio in
Cakewalk Pro Audio 9 Sequencing Software.
Tuesday
September 16, 2003
* Start Audio and Audio Recording in Cakewalk Pro Audio 9 Sequencing
Software.
*Complete Cakewalk Assignment # 2
*In Class Assignment - MIDI Questions - Copy this into MS Word and save it
to the Music Technology Lab Network Folder.
1. What does MIDI stand for?
2. Why was MIDI invented?
3. What is General MIDI?
4. What kind of MIDI file can be played on any machine?
5. How can you compare MIDI Channels to TV stations (and no there isn't a 24
Hour MIDI Channel on Digital Cable)
6. If you connected your MIDI Keyboard to a mixer using the MIDI Out port,
what would you hear through the sound system and why?
7. Describe the signal flow of your MIDI equipment?
8. List 3-4 reasons why working with MIDI is better than Digital Audio.
9. What is Binary Code? and Why is it important with MIDI?
10. Your keyboard is an example of a MIDI Controller - Define why?
Monday
September 15, 2003
ABA Form
Cakewalk Assignment # 2
Assignment Criteria
Create a new 12 bar section to add to Cakewalk Assignment #1
Follow assignment criteria for assignment # 1
Friday September 12, 2003
Finish Cakewalk Assignment # 1
Thursday
September 11, 2003
Cakewalk Assignment # 1
Assignment Criteria
* Entire file must be 12 bars in length
* One track must be drums
* One track must be bass (Doesn't have to be bass guitar either. It could
be any bass type patch)
* One track must be piano and/or guitar.
* You must show controller usage for #7 and #10 (Pan and Volume) on at
least one track.
* Save file as "Your Initials Cakewalk Assignment 1" and save it
to the Music Technology Network Folder
Assignment is due by the end of class Friday September 12, 2003
Wednesday
September 10, 2003
Continue recording in Cakewalk Pro
Audio 9
Tuesday September 9, 2003
Review
Cakewalk Pro Audio 9
Start recording in cakewalk
Monday
September 8, 2003
Start Cakewalk Pro Audio 9 Sequencing Program
Reading Assignment:
Sequencing Overview and
MIDI Sequencing Basics
Friday
September 5, 2003
Review Band In A Box
Band In A Box Assignments # 1
Thursday September 4, 2003
Review MIDI
Start Band In A Box - MIDI Accompaniment
Software
Wednesday September 3, 2003
Test # 1
Start MIDI
Tuesday September 2, 2003
Review Effects, Mixers and Microphones
Review for Test # 1 on Wednesday
Friday
August 29, 2003
Review Effects and Mixers
Start Microphones
Classwork: Complete the Audio Effects Review Questions from Mr.
Hernandez's Period 3 Class
Thursday August 28, 2003
Review Wednesday Material
Start: Cords, Cables, Speakers
Wednesday
August 27, 2003
Lab Rules
Started Sound Systems
Music Technology
II
May 19, 2004 - June 3, 2004
Electronic Portfolio Assignments
Week of May 17, 2004
Electronic Portfolio Assignments
Basic Web Design
Electronic Portfolio Page
Week
of May 3, 2004
Film Scoring Assignment # 2
Same criteria as Film Scoring Assignment # 1
Week of April 5, 2004
Film Scoring Assignment #1
Select a part of a film or trailer no more than 2 minutes in
length.
Review clip or trailer and complete the Cue
Sheet. Cue Sheet is also available in the EBOOK Disc One and in the
Music Technology Network folder.
Once your Cue Sheet is complete start to compose your original score.
Remember if you include sound effects you must complete the sound effects
sheet. All sound effects must be created by you. No pre-made sound effects
will be accepted.
* Keep in mind the style of your clip. The music must be in that style.*
Steps for Film Scoring Assignment # 1
1. Complete the Cue Sheet for your clip. The
Cue Sheet is a work in progress. It will change as you go through this
project. Be as detailed as possible. The more detailed you are the better
your project will be.
2. After the Cue Sheet - Start looking through the ACID Loops folder on
the network. Write down where you find the them so you can go back later.
3. Start composing your original score. Pay close attention to your Cue
Sheet.
4. Final Product must be rendered as an AVI file and Burnt to CD
Week of March 29, 2004
Film Music Presentations
Thursday March 25 and Friday March 26, 2004
Complete Film Scoring
Questions by the end of class on Friday. Questions must be saved into
your network folder. Any assignments saved after your period on Friday
will count as a zero.
Week of March 22, 2004
Review of Film Music Projects. Bring any information you
presently have about your movies to class.
Chapter 4 - Complete guide to Film Scoring
Review for Film Scoring Test - NEXT WEEK
Thursday March 25 and Friday March 26 - In Class Assignments
Week of March 15, 2004
Film Scoring. Analysis of Gladiator
Winner of Best Original Score - Movie Score - 73rd Academy Awards
Instructions
for Film Music Analysis
Week of March 8, 2004
Start Film Scoring Unit
Chapters 1-2 Due Monday at beginning of your period
Week
of March 1, 2004
In Class work
Commercial Assignment # 2 - Due Friday March 5, 2004
Render as an MP3 by the end of class Friday March 5, 2004
Homework
Due date Wednesday March 3, 2004
Read and complete the questions for "The Function of Film
Music". This is on CD 1 of your EBook
They are located on the "Questions for Complete Guide for Film
Scoring Chapter 1" Questions are at the end of the file.
Due date Monday March 8, 2004
Read and complete the questions for Chapters 1 and 2- Complete Guide
for Film Scoring.
Select a movie will NOT be studied in class
for your Film Music Analysis Assignment. Analysis form is on CD 1 of your
EBook
Week of February 23, 2004
In Class work
Music Technology
II Commercial Assignment #2
”Your Choice”
Commercial
Assignment #2- Your Choice
The subject of your next commercial will be your choice of 1 of the
following two.
1. You can select an existing product OR create one from scratch
2. You can select an existing business around Torrington OR create one
from scratch.
You must complete the Commercial
Worksheet
Criteria
for Commercial Assignment #2
1. Commercial can be completed using ACID PRO 4.0 OR Cakewalk Pro Audio 9
2. Commercial must be exactly 45 seconds in length.
3. Commercial must have an original music bed. Meaning no CD’s
4. Any sound effects that you use MUST be created from scratch and you
must complete a sound effects write-up form for each effect used.
5 The music bed must show volume and pan envelopes.
6. Script must be original and not copied from any other source.
7. Final product must be rendered as an MP3 and saved to your network and
the music technology network folder.
Same grading Rubric from "Music Tech Fest 04" will be used.
Commercial Assignment #1 "Music
Tech Fest 04" DUE WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2004
Homework Due
Beginning of Class Friday February 27, 2004
Art of Foley Paper
Use the Tech Links Page
for websites
This
is an 6-8 Page Paper on the The Art
of Foley.
Paper must include but not limited to the following topics :
History How sound effects are created and Technological advancements
Paper must be double spaced, 12 point font.
6-8 pages does not include the works cited page.
Papers can be emailed in Word form to WSplettstoeszer@torrington.org
Week of February 16, 2004
In Class work
Commercial Assignment # 1 - "Music
Tech Fest 04"
This assignment is to be
completed alone. NO GROUPS
Homework - Due date is Friday February 27, 2004
Art of Foley Paper
Use the Tech Links Page
for websites
This
is an 6-8 Page Paper on the The Art
of Foley.
Paper must include but not limited to the following topics :
History How sound effects are created and Technological advancements
Paper must be double spaced, 12 point font.
6-8 pages does not include the works cited page.
Papers can be emailed in Word form to WSplettstoeszer@torrington.org
Week of February 9,
2004
In Class work
Complete Software Checklist
Start Sound Effects
Review Digital Studio Workstations - Roland VS-880 and BR1180CD
Sound Effects Assignment # 1
Working in groups you are to create 4 original sound effects
1. Working with the Roland BR1180CD and your computer find or create raw
sound effects - using anything in the music technology lab or around the
school.
*Permission will be needed to go into another classroom. *
3. Once the raw sound effect is in the computer - document how you
transform the raw sound into the finished effect.
Complete the Sound Effects
Write-Up Sheet for Each Effect
4. Each Sound Effect must be exported as an MP3 and saved into your
network folder and the music technology network folder
Roland BR1180CD - Review Sheet
Homework - Due on Friday February 13, 2004
Analysis Commercials on CD #3
Complete
Radio Commercial Analysis Form on CD #1 - You must complete a
separate form for each commercial.
Music
Technology II Course Outline
Week 1-2
Review - Band In A Box - Cakewalk Pro Audio 9 - Sound Forge - Acid Pro 4.0
- Drum Machines
Software Checklist
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Monday May 22, 2006
Electronic
Portfolio
Thursday May 18, 2006
Webpage Assignment # 1
You will create a webpage about yourself.
Criteria
1. Must include graphics
2. Must include music - MP3 or MIDI
3. Design the layout using tables
4. Must include links and an email link
5. Must follow the 5 rules for good web design.
Monday May 15, 2006
Websites
Friday
May 12, 2006
Film Scoring Projects Due.
You must hand in the following:
1. Cue Sheet - complete with updated cues
2. ACID File of project
3. Rendered AVI if possible (some machines can't do this)
Thursday April 13, 2006
Review the following:
Go to the
music tech network folder and practice creating a cue sheet
for one of the trailers in the film scoring folder.
Tuesday March 21, 2006
Film Music Analysis Project
Due date for
presentations Monday April 10, 2006
Friday
March 17, 2006
Assignment # 1 Due Friday March 17, 2006
Summarize the article - The
function of movie music
Email me
the assignment.
Assignment # 2 - Due Friday October 17, 2006
Using the links below answer the following questions. Make
sure you read each site before you start answering the
questions
1. What was the Dickson
Experimental Sound Film? What was it's significance?
2. How did Thomas Edison
change the future of movies? Please list all of his
inventions (that pertain to movies) and their
contributions to the motion picture industry.
3. How was music used in
Silent Films?
4. What was the significance
of the 1927 Warner Brothers release 'The Jazz Singer"?
History of Motion Pictures
Thursday
March 16, 2006
Planet of the Apes - Danny Elfman
Monday March 6, 2006
Movie Analysis - The Lord of the Rings - Winner Best
Original Score 2001
Daily
Film Scoring Summary Form
Friday
March 3, 2006
Movie Music Analysis
Thursday
March 2, 2006
Movie
Music Analysis
Read through the Film
Scoring Page
Browse the list of Best
Original Score nominees
Score Listening Assignment
Go to the Music Tech Lab Network folder - Music Tech II.
Inside open the folder "Film Scoring" There
are 16 tracks from various film scores.
1. You are to listen to all the tracks. Yes all 16
2. Complete the Listening Analysis Sheet as you are
listening to each track.
Write down whatever the music is "telling you".
3. Save all Listening Analysis Sheets in your network folder
Review the Listening Analysis Sheet before starting the
assignment
February 7, 2006 - Wednesday March 1, 2006
Radio Commercial # 2
Monday
February 6, 2006
Radio Commercials
Go to
the Music Tech network folder. Open the Music Tech II folder
and listen to examples of commercials.
Terms to know
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Audience - A
specified audience or demographic group for which an
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Script
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Radio Ads |
Recipe
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Radio Campaign
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Commercial
Assignment
"Music
Tech Fest 04"
Tuesday January 31, 2006 - Friday February 3, 2006
ACID Pro Review
Online Drum
Machine - create your own drum loops and use them in
ACID using this online drum machine.
Monday January 30, 2006
Lab Rules
Course
Overview
Software
Checklist
In your network folder create the following folders:
1.
Music Tech
Inside of Music Tech folder create
* Software Checklist
* Radio Commercials/Jingles
* Music Tech Fest 04
* Film Scoring
* Electronic Portfolio
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