STAGE 1: Compose chords and a melody1.2 Select and use a combination of audio and MIDI sound sources for the intended music composition 1.3 Arrange and create MIDI parts to create a musical composition 1.6 Use MIDI editing functions effectively

STAGE 2: Samples1.5 Use audio editing functions effectively (Cut / Slice - Compression)1.2 Select and use audio sources1.3 Arrange audio samples1.4 Use sequencer mixing facilities to control arrangement, tempo effectively

STAGE 3: Dynamics and panning1.4 Use sequencer mixing facilities to control arrangement and volume levels effectively1.7 Apply EQ and effects processing to the music effectively

STAGE 4: Capture audio samples1.3 Arrange and create audio samples1.5 Use audio editing functions effectively (reverse?)

STAGE 5: BOUNCE1.8 Transfer a completed, mixed musical arrangement to an appropriate storage medium& RESEARCH: 1.1 Select and configure sequencing software to create an original piece of music – What’s better Cubase, Sibelius, Garage band, Fruity loops, Mobile phone, Logic (cost – plat forms – compatibility – user friendly)

Unit 2 - Create music using a digital audio workstation

SAMPLES1.7 Apply EQ and effects processing to the music effectively 1.5 Use audio editing functions effectively (reverse?)1.2 Select and use audio sources1.3 Arrange audio samples

LESSON 31. Download & save samples2. Insert Audio files – Cut, Duplicate and Arrange parts

ONLY USE 1 TEMPO

LISTEN TO THE SAMPLES AND DOWNLOAD A MINIMUM OF 5 SAMPLES

Cubase eats the soundcard so don’t have it open and make folder for your samples.

1. Open other & find your work.

LOAD LAST WEEKS WORK1.1 Select and configure sequencing software to create an original piece of music

IMPORTING SAMPLES1.1 Select and configure sequencing software to create an original piece of music

Click File Import Audio file

CLICK OK

PROBLEM1.4 Use sequencer mixing facilities to control arrangement, tempo effectively

CHANGE THE TEMPO

CHANGE TO YOUR TEMPO

1. Ctrl + D = Duplicate

2. Ctrl + C = Copy

3. Ctrl + V = Paste

4. Ctrl + Z = Undo

5. Crtl + A = Select all

1.6 Use MIDI editing functions effectively

TASK:Duplicate your Chord

progression.

1.1 Select and configure sequencing software to create an original piece of music

ARRANGELESSON 41. Arrange your song – You may want to repeat the chord and melody sequence parts2. Update portfolio