Music Electronics 2

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Subject guarantor:

Milan GUŠTAR

Name of lecturer(s):

Milan GUŠTAR

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The purpose of the course is to acquaint the students with the development of electro-mechanic and electronic musical instruments, their construction, sound properties and use.

Lectures are supplemented with music samples demonstrating sound and music use of the covered instruments.

Mode of study:

Moderated discussion

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Basic knowledge of music acoustics, electronics and studies in musical instruments.

Recommended optional programme components:

None

Course contents:

1. The first electronic instruments - Theremin, Marten waves vlny, Trautonium, Sphärophon

2. organs: Coupleux-Givelet, Grosstonorgel, Allen, Gulbransen

3. Lonic organs, Philicorda, Vox, Farfisa

4. Warbo Organ, Novachord, Ondioline, Clavioline, Tuttivox, Musitron

5. Logan Strings, Solina Strings, Crumar, Siel

6. Elektronic automatofony, idea of studio synthesizers (RCA, Siemens)

7. Sound effect processors

8. Voltage control systems (VCO, VCA, VCF, NG, LFO, EG, ...)

9. Modular analog synthesizers (Moog, Buchla)

10. Compact analog synthesizers (Moog, EMS, ARP, Roland, Korg, Oberheim)

11. Hybrid synthesizers, digitalization and the entrance of MIDI

12. Breath control, electronic drums and rhythm generators, guitar synthesizers

13. Digital synthesizers, samplers

14. Synthesizers with modelling methods, software use, contemporary trends in music electronics

Recommended or required reading:

Syrový, Václav: Hudební akustika - AMU 2003

Syrový, Václav, Guštar, M.: Malý slovník základních pojmů z hudební akustiky a hudební elektroniky, AMU 2012

Guštar, Milan: Elektrofony I, Uvnitř 2007

Guštar, Milan: Elektrofony II, Uvnitř 2008

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Lecture

Assessment methods and criteria:

Completion of an oral exam.

Course web page:

Note:

None

Schedule for winter semester 2014/2015:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2014/2015:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Sound Design - Master (optional subject)
• Sound Design (Bc) (next compulsory subject)