MIDI, Programming and Synthesis
Course Code | RECA-340 |
Course Name | MIDI, Programming and Synthesis |
Category | Media, Arts and Design |
Description | This course will cover the common methods of Synthesis (with a strong focus on Subtractive Synthesis), MIDI, and editing methods used in the creation of popular music. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to: Synthesis & Sound - Understand what gives a sound its Timbre - Understand the harmonic series and how it relates to synthesis and instruments - Understand the fundamentals of common synthesis methods: additive, subtractive, FM, physical modelling, wavetable and granular synthesis - Operate and understand the internal elements of a subtractive synthesizer - Operate and patch a modular synthesizer (such as Eurorack) - Analyze common subtractive synth sounds heard in popular music and have an understanding of how to build a similar sound - Understand the principles of digital recording, binary and how this all relates to 'Sampling' - Understand how samplers work to create realistic sounding virtual instruments * MIDI & Programming 1. Understand the history, fundamentals, limitations and modern use of MIDI in a home and professional music studio 2. Apply the most commonly used MIDI editing methods to aid in your music production 3. Operate Virtual Instruments 4. Apply common editing techniques while sequencing: Quantize, CC manipulation, note and velocity editing The above skills and concepts learned can be applied to the most common DAWs and are taught in-class using industry standard Pro Tools Software. |
Notes | Co-requisite: Digital Audio Music Production with Protools RECA339 Register by phone: 416-289-5300 Register online: https://secure.centennialcollege.ca/webreg/ For more information on this course or any other School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design part-time offerings, please email storyarts.pt@centennialcollege.ca or call 416-289-5000 ext. 52246. |
Contact Telephone | 416-289-5207 |
Contact E-mail | ce@centennialcollege.ca |
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Register Online | https://secure.centennialcollege.ca/webreg/ |
Upcoming Intake
- Section: 801
- Cost: $565.00
- Meeting Times: Wednesday 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM
- Course Dates: 2024-10-02 - 2024-12-04
- Semester: Fall 2024
- Campus: Story Arts Centre
- Section: 821
- Cost: $565.00
- Meeting Times: Wednesday 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM
- Course Dates: 2025-02-26 - 2025-04-30
- Semester: Winter 2025
- Campus: Story Arts Centre
- Section: 841
- Cost: $565.00
- Meeting Times: Wednesday 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM
- Course Dates: 2025-05-21 - 2025-07-23
- Semester: Summer 2025
- Campus: Story Arts Centre