REQ: Kadenze Foundations of Music Technology (CalArts)
The Foundations of Music Technology Program prepares learners for a career in Music Technology through courses taught by experts from California Institute of the Arts. This project-based program covers the fundamentals of digital audio, mixing and producing music using Ableton Live, sound synthesis theory and history using Reaktor, and an introduction to computer music programming using the ChucK programming language. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate mastery of core music technology skills and how they relate to one another.
- Understanding of the fundamentals of digital audio, mixing, and production
- Understanding of sound synthesis theory and history
- Ability to utilize computer music programming knowledge to create original works
Course 1: Sound Production in Ableton Live for Musicians and Artists
Session 1: Introduction to Ableton Live
Session 2: The Nature of Sound
Session 3: Levels and Panning
Session 4: Sculpting Frequencies: Equalization
Session 5: Reverb and Space
Session 6: Compression and Dynamics
Session 7: Slicing and Dicing: Sampling in Live
Session 8: Parallel Signal Processing: Ableton Racks
Session 9: Inside/Outside: Advanced MIDI, Syncing Laptops, Mapping Strategies, and Audio Analysis
Course 2: Sound Synthesis Using Reaktor
Session 1: Intro to Synthesis
Session 2: Subtractive Synthesis
Session 3: Ring Modulation and FM Synthesis
Session 4: Percussion Synthesis
Session 5: Sequencers in REAKTOR
Session 6: Wavetable Synthesis
Session 7: Granular Synthesis
Session 8: Physical Modelling
Session 9: Additive Synthesis
Course 3: Introduction to Real-Time Audio Programming in ChucK
Session 1: Basics: Sound, Waves, and ChucK Programming
Session 2: ChucK Libraries and Intro to Arrays
Session 3: Sound File Manipulation in ChucK
Session 4: Functions in ChucK
Session 5: Unit Generators and Physical Models
Session 6: Multi-Threading and Concurrency
Session 7: Classes and Object-Oriented Programming
Session 8: Live Control: Keyboard, Mouse, MIDI & OSC
Course 4: The Modern Music Technologist * — Starts in 3 days
Session 1: The Music Technologist: Historical Examples and Case Studies
Session 2: Music Technology: Intelligence, Interaction, and Design
Session 3: Bring It All together: Project Proposal
Session 4: Comment and Critique: Strategies for Effective Evaluation of Music Technology-Based Practices
- Understanding of the fundamentals of digital audio, mixing, and production
- Understanding of sound synthesis theory and history
- Ability to utilize computer music programming knowledge to create original works
Course 1: Sound Production in Ableton Live for Musicians and Artists
Session 1: Introduction to Ableton Live
Session 2: The Nature of Sound
Session 3: Levels and Panning
Session 4: Sculpting Frequencies: Equalization
Session 5: Reverb and Space
Session 6: Compression and Dynamics
Session 7: Slicing and Dicing: Sampling in Live
Session 8: Parallel Signal Processing: Ableton Racks
Session 9: Inside/Outside: Advanced MIDI, Syncing Laptops, Mapping Strategies, and Audio Analysis
Course 2: Sound Synthesis Using Reaktor
Session 1: Intro to Synthesis
Session 2: Subtractive Synthesis
Session 3: Ring Modulation and FM Synthesis
Session 4: Percussion Synthesis
Session 5: Sequencers in REAKTOR
Session 6: Wavetable Synthesis
Session 7: Granular Synthesis
Session 8: Physical Modelling
Session 9: Additive Synthesis
Course 3: Introduction to Real-Time Audio Programming in ChucK
Session 1: Basics: Sound, Waves, and ChucK Programming
Session 2: ChucK Libraries and Intro to Arrays
Session 3: Sound File Manipulation in ChucK
Session 4: Functions in ChucK
Session 5: Unit Generators and Physical Models
Session 6: Multi-Threading and Concurrency
Session 7: Classes and Object-Oriented Programming
Session 8: Live Control: Keyboard, Mouse, MIDI & OSC
Course 4: The Modern Music Technologist * — Starts in 3 days
Session 1: The Music Technologist: Historical Examples and Case Studies
Session 2: Music Technology: Intelligence, Interaction, and Design
Session 3: Bring It All together: Project Proposal
Session 4: Comment and Critique: Strategies for Effective Evaluation of Music Technology-Based Practices