CMA1
This is the central page for all Computer Music Applications 1 assignments. Syllabus: Fall 2016 Reading/Listening Beginner Lab Advanced Lab DUE before class starts 26-Aug Introductions export to web export to web 02-Sept Sound and Physics Mixing 1 Mix: ReSynth Syllabus √ 09-Sept Psychoacoustics/Hearing Editing 2 Edit:composition 16-Sept Recording & Microphones Sampler and Lib Sampler and […]
Project 4: LIVE group session
We’ll Do IT LIVE! This project will test two of your skills in preparation for a live performance. Preparation of musical materials within context and time constraints. Preparation of musical instructions/composed parts. When we next meet. We will form groups of 3-4 players who will be controlling one computer remotely. Each student will prepare […]
workflow lab
Today we discussed specific steps we could use to improve our workflow. This lab will explore some of those steps. The focus for this lab will be the steps for making of templates for your time managed workflow project. You may use this template or you may use this lab as a lesson for […]
Project 3
Project 3 will challenge you to apply all of your skills developed so far as well as applying what we discussed in the workflow lab. To make this a true challenge we will apply severe time constraints. The time constraints are as follows: No more that 2 hours of sound design and content preparation […]
Music Theory and Production
You may have already heard over and over, that you will be much better at music production if you know your music theory. But when you seek out lessons on music theory you are led down the path of classical music which for some people is almost antithetical to everything they are doing artistically. […]
Multi-mapping lab
Stacking instruments is a fun start to creating exciting and rich sounds. For this lab, we will go beyond stacking, to more complex keyboard mapping, such that you have a rich and varied collection of pitched instruments at the tips of your fingers. Challenges: Fixed multi-instrument (20-30 minutes): Create an instrument rack, where every two […]
Recombination 2
For this lab we will work to quickly re-cut, re-shape and recombine existing works to create something new. This lab builds on the concepts discussed in Kirby Ferfuson’s video and lecture series: Everything is a Remix. In this variation of the project, we will be cutting up sounds from existing works outside your usual […]
Recombination 1
For this lab we will work to quickly re-cut, re-shape and recombine existing works to create something new. This lab builds on the concepts discussed in Kirby Ferfuson’s video and lecture series: Everything is a Remix. You will start by using what ever tools your have or need to use to acquire audio files […]
Recombination project
For this project we will build on our previous lab where we recombined existing works to create new works and break out of our usual habits. The goal will be to produce a short song where one section, such as the verses, are played with minimal changes from the original work, while another section, such […]
Mathematical structures in biology and art
So far in this class we have focused on tools having to do with the specifics of computer graphic displays and how they may be used for music production and performance. This will allow you to open windows, see and manipulate on icons, like when you things with a mouse or pointer. These are very practical […]
Same same different reading
This week, we have an short music analysis rather than a reading. If you do not do this before class, we will use the lab time for you to complete this. It will be in the lab page too. See the assignment specifics here.
Physics of Sound Reading
Linked below is the reading for the physics of sound. The reading is presented here as a slide show, so that you can use illustrations to better understand the main concepts. Not every idea is completely explained down to the last details, we may find that this reading prompts us dig deeper in our […]
Hearing and Sound perception reading
Linked below is the reading assignment for the hearing and psychoacoustics discussions. Rather than make you dig through 4 pages of solid text, the reading is spread over several slides with pictures and videos to illustrate the main ideas. Click this link to open the reading. When completed, please answer a few short […]
procedural composition
For this lab you will make at least one short composition using a step by step, self-similar processes. Fractal Structure: Create a 3 note melody and render as audio (record singing, record synth, etc) Analyze the melody: How are the notes different, how are they longer or shorter than the first? Apply the differences in […]
