Synthesis and Sampling Workshop (3 ECTS)

Code: KX00EU99-3001

General information

Enrollment: 02.07.2021 - 31.07.2021; Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 02.09.2021 - 01.12.2021; Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 3 ECTS

Mode of delivery: On-campus

Teaching languages: Finnish

Teachers: AriPekka Korhonen

Teacher in charge: Marko Liski

Course: KX00EU99

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Learning outcomes

• Fundamentals of sound synthesis
• Synthesizers and their operating principles
• Fundamentals of sampling
• Use and programming of audio workstations, virtual instruments, samplers, plugins, and controllers in creative music-making

Teaching methods

Small group tutorial
Interactive lecture
Assignments
Contact teaching

Learning materials and recommended literature

Shepard, B.K. 2013. Refining Sound. A Practical Guide to Synthesis and Synthesizers. New York: Oxford University Press.
Aikin, J.2004. Power Tools for Synthesizer Programming. Hal Leonard.

Content scheduling

Synthesizer: parts and operation, analog synthesis
Building different sounds (basses, pads, leads, effects)
Fundamentals of Fm synthesis (in Logic environment), modeling synthesis (sculpture)
Fm 8
Layering, Track stack mixed, side chain, layered arpeggios
Wavetable and granular synthesis
Komplete Kontrol, sample libraries
Reaktor, final assignment of the synthesis section, reflection and feedback
Sampling in general
Dynamic player
Looping player
Final assignment of the sampler section, reflection and feedback

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment
Peer evaluation
Attendance
Learning assignments
(total 100%)

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty