This course teaches the principles necessary to select and use such equipment effectively, emphasizing musical applications and practical techniques. Class meets at an outside studio to be announced. Limited to 8. We discuss and demonstrate the various types of digital audio hardware and software currently available for both Mac and PC platforms, along with practical techniques and musical applications for their most effective use. Particular emphasis is given to the powerful editing and signal-processing possibilities of these systems.
Class meets at an outside studio to be announced.
Limited to 7. Among sequencing programs for the Macintosh computer, Mark of the Unicorn's Performer is arguably the longest-standing favorite. It has become a remarkably powerful and refined composing tool, but its very depth and diversity can make many useful features confusing. We take a methodical approach to its MIDI and digital audio functions, with emphasis on streamlined, straightforward techniques for solving specific musical problems. Practical applications for a wide variety of musical scenarios are demonstrated with particular attention to built-in shortcuts and convenience features.