Synths and Sampling 110 [16 hours]

Synthesis technology had its birth in the 50's but wasn't popularized until the Beatles hooked up with Wendy Carlos. As one of the last frontiers of sound production, students will embark on their journey through synthesis using the tools found within Reason and Pro Tools.

Topics Include:

• Subtractive synthesis (Subtractor)

• Graintable Synthesis (Maelstrom)

• Sampling Basics

• Hybrid Synthesis

Synths and Sampling 210 [16 hours]

Synthesis is the cornerstone of electronic music and this final frontier needs serious exploration. Various types of synthesis are discussed and demonstrated using both older analog synths and software-based synths. Each type of synthesis is explored through group work and it is immediately applied to songwriting through contrapuntal compositional techniques.

Topics include:

• The elements of synthesis

• Subtractive synthesis

• Additive Synthesis

• FM synthesis

• Granular synthesis

• Sampling and synthesis

• Modular synthesis basics