Synthesizers, Sampling, & MIDI Production

This course introduces students to important skills in sound synthesis, sampling techniques, and MIDI production. Students will gain a better understanding of the history of these important elements as well as the history of electronic music. Students will learn how to work with the electronic keyboard as a tool in audio production, music composition, arranging, and sound design and gain a better awareness of how synthesis, sampling, and MIDI continue to play an important role in sound production. By means of “hands-on” exercises and projects working in actual production environments, students will gain competence with one of the most important tools in a music professional’s arsenal.

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