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Music Technology I Assignments
In Music Technology I you will be required to work independently and have time management skills with each project.
Topics include but not limited to:
Basics of a Sound System, Audio Effects, MIDI Sequencing, Audio Sequencing
Composing, Arranging , Podcasting, Remixing, Film Scoring & Live Performance using Technology,
Week of January 23, 2023
Welcome to Music Technology I
This is an introductory course where you will explore many concepts in creating music using technology.
This class is project based which means you must be able to have time management skills while working on your projects.
You will be using Soundtrap Digital Audio Workstation as your main application for this class. You will have your own account and will be able to access Soundtrap on ANY device!
You will need headphones for this class. Earbuds or Bluetooth headphones will be fine.
You MUST use the computers in the lab. Your chromebooks will be limited at times with Soundtrap
Google Classroom and this website will be used for all class assignments and materials
What you will learn in this class
Sound System Basics
Audio Effects
Soundtrap Digital Audio Workstation
Composing
Arranging
Music Production Basics
Podcasting
Film Scoring
NOTHING IN THIS CLASS IS HARD!
IT'S JUST DIFFERENT FROM WHAT YOU HAVE DONE BEFORE!
DO YOUR BEST AND TRY!
SOUNDTRAP BASICS
Add tracks
Add Loops
Create Loop Favorites
Cut Loops
Split Loop Regions
Join Loop Regions
Add Automation - Pan, Sweep & Volume
THS Music has formed a partnership with Red Room Sound Studios & The Outlet For The Arts both in Torrington to provide THS Music technology students opportunities to learn about a career pathway into the music industry.
Week of January 23, 2023
Soundtrap Assignment # 1
Create a 1:00 minute song
Must show volume pan and sweep
Must use at least one audio effect
Import one MP3 (Convert from Youtube)
10 tracks or more.
Week of February 13, 2023
Soundtrap Assignment # 3 - Media Mash Up
Week of February 6, 2023
Soundtrap Basics.
You should be able to do the following
Loops, Automation, Audio Effects and Time Stretching
Introduction to Sampling
http://www.thsmusic.net/sampling
Soundtrap Assignment # 2 - In Google Classroom
In this file are 8 tracks already selected for you.
You must use the selected 8 tracks
You can add up to 5 of your own (Loops, Youtube converted, etc)
File must include:
Pan, Volume & Sweep
1:00 minute in length or longer
One Audio Effect
Must use Time Stretch Function at least once