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==[[IntroMusicTech:112B_Intro_Music_Tech_-_Module_01_-_Intro_to_Mixing|Module 01 - Intro to Mixing]]== | ==[[IntroMusicTech:112B_Intro_Music_Tech_-_Module_01_-_Intro_to_Mixing|Module 01 - Intro to Mixing]]== | ||
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| + | We have a wide range of students in this class. Some of you have never mixed anything, and are still figuring out what a DAW is. Some of you are professional artists and mix engineers monetizing your work on Spotify and YouTube. That's the beauty of a community college! | ||
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| + | So, we start out with an introduction to the art of mixing. You will first listen to an amazing podcast with Brian Lee White. There is a TON really valuable information within that interview. There are lots of links included with the podcast, at the bottom of the page, so you can follow along at home. After listening to the podcast, you will watch a few videos from Alan Parsons and Brian Lee White discussing the concept of mixing and mixing strategies. | ||
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| + | Most of our quizzes have 10 questions. You can retake the quizzes as many times as you want, and Canvas will keep your highest score. If you notice any whacky bugs or errors in the quiz questions, please let us know at support@brucetambling.com. | ||
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| + | The field of Music Technology is constantly evolving. And the Art and Science of Mixing is one of our favorite parts. Let the games begin! | ||
| + | ===Module Content=== | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:19, 7 May 2022
Contents
- 1 Module 01 - Intro to Mixing
- 2 Overview
- 3 Assignments
- 4 Module 02 - Monitoring
- 5 Module Content
- 6 Assignment Instructions
- 7 Module 03 - Microphones
- 8 Module Content
- 9 Module Content
- 10 Assignments
- 11 Module 04
- 12 Module Content
- 13 Assignment Instructions
- 14 Module 05
- 15 Module Content
- 16 Assignment Instructions
- 17 Module 06
- 18 Module Content
- 19 Assignment Instructions
- 20 Module 07
- 21 Module Content
- 22 Assignment Instructions
- 23 Module 08
- 24 Module Content
- 25 Assignment Instructions
- 26 Module 09
- 27 Module Content
- 28 Assignment Instructions
- 29 Module 10
- 30 Module Content
- 31 Assignment Instructions
- 32 Module 11
- 33 Module Content
- 34 Assignment Instructions
- 35 Module 12
- 36 Module Content
- 37 Assignment Instructions
Module 01 - Intro to Mixing
Overview
We have a wide range of students in this class. Some of you have never mixed anything, and are still figuring out what a DAW is. Some of you are professional artists and mix engineers monetizing your work on Spotify and YouTube. That's the beauty of a community college!
So, we start out with an introduction to the art of mixing. You will first listen to an amazing podcast with Brian Lee White. There is a TON really valuable information within that interview. There are lots of links included with the podcast, at the bottom of the page, so you can follow along at home. After listening to the podcast, you will watch a few videos from Alan Parsons and Brian Lee White discussing the concept of mixing and mixing strategies.
Most of our quizzes have 10 questions. You can retake the quizzes as many times as you want, and Canvas will keep your highest score. If you notice any whacky bugs or errors in the quiz questions, please let us know at support@brucetambling.com.
The field of Music Technology is constantly evolving. And the Art and Science of Mixing is one of our favorite parts. Let the games begin!
Module Content
Assignments
Module 02 - Monitoring
Module Content
- Bobby Owsinski - Mixing Handbook V4 - Ch01 Background
- Actual mechanics of mixing and some perspective on how this engineering skill has developed over the years
- Greg Wurth - Pro Audio 35 - Monitoring - Video
- The speaker and controller sides of monitoring
Assignment Instructions
Module 03 - Microphones
Module Content
Assignments
Module Content
- Bobby Owsinski - Audio Recording 007 - Microphone Types - Video
- Tim Dittmar - Audio Engineering 101 - Ch06 Microphone Guide
- Excerpt from Tim Dittmar's book Audio Engineering 101 that covers mic terminology and types
Assignments
- 112B Module 03 Quiz - Microphones
- 112B-Music-Tech-2-Module-03-Assignments-Draft
- Vocal Mics - Discussion
Module 04
Module Content
Assignment Instructions
Module 05
Module Content
- Alan Parsons - Recording - Ch02 Studio Acoustics
- Acoustic terms and applications to the studio environment
- Roger Nichols - Recording Method - Ch02 Recording Needs
- Determining what hardware and software you need
Assignment Instructions
Module 06
Module Content
- Amos Clarke - Song Arrangement for Recording Studio - Ch06 Dynamics
- Creating a dynamics map for a song
- Dave Askew - Audio Signal Anatomy - Video
- Parts of an audio signal, and different ways to see those parts
- Dave Askew - Dynamic Range - Video
- Dynamic range is the difference between the softest and loudest parts of the audio signal
Assignment Instructions
Module 07
Module Content
- Robert Harley - High-End Audio - Ch03 Becoming Better Listener
- Evaluating audio quality by listening
- Ron Gorow - Hearing Writing Music - Ch01 You and Music
- Introduction to the importance of listening
- Ron Gorow - Hearing Writing Music - Ch02 Developing Your Ear
- Active listening and recreating what you hear
- Tim Dittmar - Audio Engineering 101 - Ch02 How to Listen
- How the ear and ear training works
Assignment Instructions
Module 08
Module Content
- Adam Pollard - Hardware You Need to Make Music - Video
- David Byrne - How Music Works - Ch06 Recording Studio
- David Byrne's personal experiences in the recording studio
Assignment Instructions
Module 09
Module Content
Assignment Instructions
Module 10
Module Content
- Larry Crane - Signal Path - Video
- Matt Mayfield - Digital Audio- Ch02 Analog Signal Path - Videos
- Signal Path Intro - YouTube Playlist
- Tim Dittmar - Audio Engineering 101 - Ch05 Signal Flow
Assignment Instructions
Module 11
Module Content
- Amos Clarke - Song Arrangement for Recording Studio - Ch01 Song Arrangement
- Song arrangement is the organization of musical elements and sections
- Amos Clarke - Song Arrangement for Recording Studio - Ch02 Arrangement Importance
- The impacts that a good arrangement can have on the audience
Assignment Instructions
Module 12
Module Content
- Bobby Owsinski - Audio Recording 012 - Microphone Accessories - Video
- Greg Wurth - Pro Audio 08 - Mic Preamp - Video
- Greg Wurth - Pro Audio 09 - Tube Mic Preamps - Video
- Greg Wurth - Pro Audio 10 - Solid State Mic Preamps - Video