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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 2-24-09 |
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MTC193 2009 Summer I – 2009 Fall |
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3.0 Credit(s) |
5.0 Period(s) |
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Computer-Based
Sound Synthesis |
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Principles
of sound synthesis using computer-based methods. Synthesis methods include
subtractive, additive, frequency modulation, sample and synthesis, and
hybrid. Emphasis on synthesis techniques for use in electronic music. Prerequisites: MTC191 or permission of Instructor.
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MCCCD
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MTC193 2009
Summer I – 2009 Fall |
Computer-Based Sound Synthesis |
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Explain the acoustic principles of sound. (I) |
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Explain the history of synthesis and the types used. (II) |
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Identify and demonstrate the types of computer-based
synthesis methods. (III) |
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Describe the current techniques used with synthesis. (IV) |
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Describe the current applications of synthesis. (V) |
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Demonstrate the types of controllers used with synthesis.
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Explain and demonstrate how synthesis is used in performance.
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MTC193 2009
Summer I – 2009 Fall |
Computer-Based Sound Synthesis |
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I. Basic Principles of
Acoustic Waveforms A. Frequency B. Amplitude C. Velocity D. Shape E. Phase F. Harmonic II. Historical Methods of
Synthesis A. Tape techniques B. Analog synthesis C. Digital synthesis
(hardware-based) D. Digital synthesis (software-based)
III. Synthesis Methods A. Subtractive B. Additive C. Frequency modulation D. Sample and synthesis E. Hybrid IV. Using Synthesis A. Arranging B. Stacking C. Doubling D. Layering E. Hocketing
F. Multi-timbrality and polyphony V. Application of Synthesis
A. Electronic music B. Film and other
commercial uses C. Sound effects VI. Controllers A. MIDI (Musical Instrument
Digital Interface) keyboard controllers B. Wheels and other
hand-operated controllers C. Foot controllers D. Wind controllers VII. Performance A. Sequencers B. Live synthesis |
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