EMS II: Recording, Mixing, and Mastering Electronic Music

Catalog description

Prerequisite: EMS I: Introduction to Electronic Music (MUSC 5174) or equivalent This course will focus on creating electronic music, primarily using software-based digital audio workstations. Materials covered will include MIDI, Pro Tools, Digital Performer, Logic, Reason, Ableton Live, Max/MSP, Tracktion, and elements of Sibelius and Finale (as connected to media scoring). Assignments will focus on composing individual works and/or creating music and designing sound for various media, such as film, dance, and interactive performance art. Students may also choose to evolve collaborative projects with students from those other areas. Projects will be presented in class for discussion and critique. EMS III: Studio Composition in Electronic Music