Course Description
This course introduces various software and hardware tools and techniques pertaining to MIDI sequencing, computer music notation, and Digital Audio Workstations. Students are introduced to contemporary methods of music composition, arranging, recording and production using current hardware and computer applications with particular emphasis on Sibelius and Pro Tools LE software. Course activity will include music notation and the use of audio loops, samplers, virtual instruments, MIDI sound modules, digital audio sound cards, signal processing, destructive and non-destructive editing and synchronization. The skills taught in this course will help facilitate the completion of theory and arranging assignments for other courses in the program, as well as prepare students for using more advanced production facilities in their third and fourth years
