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MUSC 158 Sampling and Beatmaking Units: 3.00
An introduction to contemporary tools and issues in digital music production, songwriting, composition, and beat-making. Students will acquire foundational skills in Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) Software Concepts examined include sampling, sequencing, sound design, drum programming, song structure, software instruments, basic synthesis, remixing, licensing, and the history of sampling.
NOTE Students with substantial experience in creating music in a DAW can submit a portfolio of works to the School for entry directly into MUSC 159. Students with no previous experience in DAW production should enrol in MUSC 158.
NOTE Students with substantial experience in creating music in a DAW can submit a portfolio of works to the School for entry directly into MUSC 159. Students with no previous experience in DAW production should enrol in MUSC 158.
Learning Hours: 120 (18 Lecture, 18 Laboratory, 24 Online Activity, 60 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite None.
One-Way Exclusion MUSC 159/3.0; MUSC 254/3.0; MUSC 255/6.0*; MUSC 256/3.0; MUSC 397/3.0.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate fluency in use of digital audio workstation software such as Ableton Live.
- Record and manipulate samples from existing audio sources in old and new formats from vinyl to MP3, including locating online sources of free and open-source samples.
- Create engaging beats that integrate a variety of timbres, textures and forms using sampled or synthesized sounds, in combination with complementary FX such as reverb and delay.
- Operate control surfaces and other MIDI devices for live performance handling of sampled and other electronic sounds.
- Understand the history of sampling cultures and describe ethical considerations for recording, selecting, or manipulating sounds.