H85.1012 Advanced Production 4 Credits
Instructor(s): Bob Power
Pre-requisite: Studio II
This course will develop a working knowledge of the sampling, sequencing, editing, recording and mixing tools used by music producers to create the individual voices and sonic identities within modern music. In particular, we will be looking at mono and stereo Microphone techniques, the Akai MPC-4000, the Korg Triton, Digidesign’s Pro Tools and SSL’s K9000 automated mixing console. Over the course of the semester, students will learn how to assemble original compositions using these technologies and apply them through various popular music styles. Students are encouraged to bring in source and reference material. The course culminates in a final project that is a full-length, commercially viable audio CD featuring the student’s original compositions. Guest producers and/or a field trip to a major production facility may be arranged. Familiarity with Pro Tools is preferred, but knowledge of Logic or Digital Performer is also acceptable.
