Digital Music Production

Spring, 2009
Course Website

Instructor:

Jon Newton
503-725-3110
Website
Email

Midi Lab Info

 

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Syllabus

Course Title: Computer Music Production Term: Spring, 2009
Classroom:   Extended Studies Building Rm. 259  
Instructor: Jon Newton info@oregonmts.com
Course Number: MTS 113  
Meeting Day and Time: Saturdays 10 AM - 1 PM

Course Site: http://oregonmts.com/mts/courses/winter2k9/mmmW09/index.html
--Course Sites require a password--
Instructor: Jon Newton
Phone: 503-725-3110
Instructor Website: http://www.web.pdx.edu/~jnewton/
email: info@oregonmts.com

Texts: These recommended tests are the same we used laste term.

1) Modern Recording Techniques, by David Miles Huber ©2001 Focal Press
2) Essentials of Music Technology, by Mark Ballora, © 2003 by Prentice Hall

Resources: Students are welcome to use the Recording Arts and Music Production website, at this URL: http://www.ramp.pdx.edu. There are many suggestions as to helpful books and applications, as well as support tutorials and Power Point presentations. The MTS password will also allow navigation of this site.

Course Description: Puts MIDI and audio together in a computer editing environment. Topics include digital audio recording & editing, virtual sound modules, music on the Internet, and project studio setup. Special emphasis on music mixing and mastering. Applications used include Digital Performer, Pro Tools, and various signal processing applications.

Prerequisites and Individualization: Students are assumed to have basic math, computer, email, and Internet skills.

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Schedule

Date Subject Project Resources
Saturday, April 4 Orientation --- Audio Recording Techniques
  Music & The Internet Make Your Own Website MIDI Music Making
Saturday, April 11 Digital Audio --- Digital Audio Powerpoint
  --- Sh Boom Huber, Ch 6
Ballora, Ch 9-10
Saturday, April 18 Effects & Mixing on the Computer --- Signal Processing Powerpoint
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Saturday, April 25 Audio Automation --- ---
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Saturday, May 2 Mastering, Finishing & Distribution --- ---
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Saturday, May 9 Digital Recording Alphabet ---
  Digital Audio Editing Word Jazz ---
Saturday, May 16 MIDI & Audio --- ---
  --- Klay Radio ---
Saturday, May 23 Music for Film --- ---
  --- Film Score Setup ---
Saturday, May 30 Lab --- ---
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Saturday, June 6 Student Work --- Student Sites
  Music Tech Career Development --- Professional Development

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Classes

Saturday, April 4:

Resources:

Make Your Own Website

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Saturday, April 11:

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Saturday, April 18:

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Saturday, April 25:

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Saturday, May 2:

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Saturday, May 9:

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Saturday, May 16:

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Saturday, May 23:

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Saturday, May 30:

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Saturday, June 6:

TBA

TBA

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TBA

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