Electronic Sound Practical 2

Subject guarantor:

Ondřej URBAN

Name of lecturer(s):

Ondřej URBAN

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Mastery of technology used in contemporary electro-acoustic music.

Mode of study:

Interactive instruction

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Basic knowledge of acoustics, electro-acoustics, music signal theory and music theory. Assured knowledge in working with Macintosh and PC operating systems.

Recommended optional programme components:

None

Course contents:

Fundamentals of networking and programming using MIDI protocol.

Steinberg Cubase SX, Basics for MIDI sequencing and audio recording.

Emagic Logic, Basics for MIDI sequencing and audio recording.

Automating and time dynamics of parameters of sound synthesis and effects adjusments.

Mixing electronic sound (stereo, surround)

Mastering electronic sound

Issues in sound design of electronic compositions in real listening conditions.

Recommended or required reading:

M. Russ: Sound Synthesis and Sampling, Focal Press, Oxford (GB) 2004

uživatelské příručky příslušných hardwarových či softwarových prostředků

J. Borowick): Sound Recording Practice, Oxford University Press, Oxford (GB) 1994

B. Katz: Mastering Audio, Focal Press, Oxford (GB) 2002

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

exercises

Assessment methods and criteria:

Activity in the seminar.

Course web page:

Note:

none

Schedule for winter semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Obor Zvuková tvorba (Bc) (compulsory subject of the main qualification)