Rack MUE332 F21

  Class Outline Today's class was primarily spent on student presentations, which I will briefly summarize here: Sight Reading Factory - Cheap student accounts Teachers can track student progress Quick creation of exercises Customizable by keys, solfege syllables, and rhythmic options Easy to print generated examples MIDI playback available for students to hear an example before performing it Logic Pro X - Premier Apple DAW product MIDI engine included within the program $200 education bundle which includes multiple add-ons Full loop library included Smart Music -  Tool for practice Provides immediate feedback on recordings Massive repertoire library Includes method books, exercises, and over 5000 pieces Looping capabilities Built in fingering charts Sight reading exercises In-program grading apparatus Reference recordings, both professionally recorded and MIDI Individual parts can be muted for practice Bulk Subscriptions available IncrediBox - Free web app, paid version is al...

 Here is the finished Rapper's Delight Project: Adam Rack · Rapper's Delight The AudioTool portion of this project was a lot of fun, as I got to experiment with the synthesizers and drum machines that were available and adjust some of the parameters, such as decay and equalization. I was less comfortable with the vocal part of the assignment, as I realized quickly that the mp3 I exported from AudioTool was quicker than the original rap. The words were also a little bit different from the original, so trying to practice along to that messed me up on a few occasions. I eventually settled on a recording, which had one big stumble in words but was ultimately better than other attempts. In the classroom, I can see how a project like this could be a great learning experience. Students get the opportunity to use the same tools professionals use to make beats, learning about the music industry. Plus, they get to work on their rhythm and recording skills with the rap. Still, I might ...

  Class Outline Today's class was a lecture on drum machines and digital drums: Drum Machines - Programmable devices to simulate drummers In modern times, they can be played by trigger pads These are often velocity sensitive Both real-time and step entry is available Drums sounds are loaded together as kits Digital Drums - Reproductions of acoustic drum sets Also include mallet and hand percussion models Trigger pads come in a variety of permutations and materials Often used as cheaper substitutes for full kits Can also be used in schools for ease of use Digital drums are sometimes used in marching band settings to replace instruments that cannot be exposed to harsh weather conditions We then looked into the history of each of these technologies: Drum Machine History - "Rhythmicon," invented by Leon Theremin Marketed as the world's first "rhythm machine" Ace Tone Rhythm Ace Manufactured by the company that would become Roland before they rebranded Early drum...