Category: lectureNotes_cm1
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(compMus1) Freespace problems on the server
Problem: You get an error message that says that there is not enough free space on the server when you try to copy your project files to my drop box on the musictech server. Solution: You need to clear out space on YOUR server folder. Server allocation limits (disk quotas) are tied to the user,…
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(compMus1) Quiz update – Listening List
The listening/identification portion of the quiz is still on for Thursday. We’ll do the listening portion in class, with the remainder of the quiz completed at home and turned in on Monday. Everything you need for the listening quiz is in this post.
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(compMus1) No class on 4/28; Quiz Update
I’m sick and won’t be able to make it in for classes tomorrow (Tuesday, 4/28). The quiz on Thursday will be a take-home quiz. I’ll give it to you Thursday, and it will be do Monday. Keep an eye on the blog for more updates.
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(compMus1) The Vocoder in Reason
Vocoders use a type of cross synthesis. Cross synthesis involves using the parameters of one sound to synthesize or process similar parameters in another sound. In the case of a vocoder, the amplitudes of frequency bands of a modulation audio signal are used to set the gain levels for bandpass filters that are applied to…
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(compMus1) Controller Numbers for the Matrix Pattern Sequencer
You can use MIDI continuous controllers to start and stop the Matrix Pattern Sequencer, and to change patterns. CC #92 will enable the pattern sequencer. A value of 1 play-enables the sequencer (the sequencer will run/play); a value of 0 disables playback (stops the sequencer). CC #3 selects the pattern for playback, and can be…
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(compMus1) Blackboard and Social Networking Info
For all of my blogging, I’ve been a little lax in communicating about the other online connection points for the music technology program. With the end of the semester approaching, it seems like time for a rundown. Blackboard There is a music technology program group on Blackboard. You should be automatically enrolled as a music…
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(compMus1) EM | Three Concert
The third EM concert of the year is tonight, at 8 pm in Sursa Hall. The program is a mix of advanced student and guest works. Remember, as listed in the syllabus, that you are expected to attend EM concerts.
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(compMus1) Combining Synths in Reason, Part 2
Following up on part 1 of this topic, controlling multiple synths that are being used as one involves setting up Digital Performer to output a MIDI track to more than one port/channel, and enabling the Multi-Record option in DP to specify what MIDI input device gets used for a specific MIDI track. MIDI tracks in…
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(compMus1) Combining Synths in Reason, Part 1
I wasn’t sure how to name this post. I’m going to go over how you can combine synths in Reason for expanded synthesis and control capabilities. In this context, multiple synths are used to produce one composite output. For example, you can combine two (or more) Subractors to have four (or more) oscillators in your…
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(compMus1) Basic Guide to Starting a DP/Reason Project
I know that I need to catch up with lecture notes on analog synthesis, but I think some brief reminders about how to start up with DP and Reason will be of more immediate help. Starting a project using Digital Performer and Reason requires setting up a number of audio and midi connections, and getting…