The learner will: 2 Be able to operate a digital audio workstation – VIDEO http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screen_recorder The learner can: 2.1 Create new sequencing projects 2.2 Add and delete sequencer tracks 2.3 Describe the key differences between audio, software
instrument and MIDI tracks 2.4 Load pre-recorded audio onto audio tracks 2.5 Record new audio onto audio tracks from external sources –
2.6 Select instruments/voices for software instrument and MIDI tracks -
2.7 Record MIDI information to software instrument and MIDI tracks using a MIDI controller
Unit 01 (stage 2) – Operate a digital audio workstation
Sequencing Project 2.1 Create new sequencing projects.
Pass - Candidates create new sequencing projects.
First I opened Cubase 6 Select MORE Select EMPTYSelect CREATE
EXTENSION
Pass – Screenshots and explanation of a recording project
Merit – Screenshots and explanation of 2 types of project
Distinction – Screenshots and explanation of 3 types of project
1. Right mouse click here
2. Select ADD INSTRUMENT TRACK
3. Click ADD TRACK
Sequencing Tracks 2.2 Add and delete sequencer tracks
AddingInstrument
track
Right mouse click here
Select ADD audio TRACK
Click ADD TRACK
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AddingAudiotracks
AddingMIDI
tracks
Right mouse click here
Select ADD audio TRACK
Click ADD TRACK
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Here’s my project with two separate tracks. I can now repeat each process to add any additional MIDI or Audio tracks or, as the diagram shows, remove a track.
Audio, Software Instruments and MIDI 2.3 Describe the key differences between audio, software instrument and MIDI tracks.
There are 3 different types of track that I can use in any project.
Audio: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
Instrument track: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
MIDI: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
Audio, Software Instruments and MIDI
I Opened SOUNDCLOUD and downloaded an Audio file
I saved the file to a folder I had created (mentioned in previous slides)
Audio, Software Instruments and MIDI 2.4 Load pre-recorded audio onto audio tracks. No merit or Distinction for this.
IMPORTING Audio Click File Import Audio file
Copy to working directory so the audio is saved and assigned to the project
Click OK
Recording audio 2.5 Record new audio onto audio tracks from external sources
Pass - Candidates record new audio onto audio tracks from external sources
I recorded an acoustic guitar into my audio track.
I placed one end of the jack lead into the acoustic guitar and the other end into the ‘jack in input of the audio interface.
The other option was to use an XLR lead into a microphone and the XLR port.
Activate the audio track by clicking on the red record circle
Check volume of input. Red = bad.
When the performer is ready, hit record.
2.5 Record new audio onto audio tracks from external sources
Pass - Candidates record new audio onto audio tracks from external sources
Recording audio
Instruments/Voices 2.6 Select instruments/voices for software instrument and MIDI tracks
Pass - Candidates select instruments/voices for software instrument and MIDI tracks.
To select my Instruments / voice I clicked here and scrolled / typed in the sound that I wanted
Instruments/Voices 2.6 Select instruments/voices for software instrument and MIDI tracks
MERIT: Configuring MIDI sequencer Then edit parameters
Merit – Show how to change the sound / presets on prologue and or Halion
Recording MIDI 2.7 Record MIDI information to software instrument and MIDI tracks using a MIDI controller.
Pass - Candidates record MIDI information to software instrument and MIDI tracks using a MIDI controller.
MIDI CONTROLLER: Yamaha PSR-E433USB lead
RM Computer
Once this set up was ready I armed my MIDI / Instrument track (mentioned in previous slide) and hit record.
Recording MIDI
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Practical Task
These are the notes for the seven nation army riff. Practice the riff then record it into Cubase in time with your drum beat.
HEAD TO STUDIO AND VIDEO YOURSELF DOING THIS PROCEEDURE (Studio is off network and only computer to possess video capture technology).
Practical ASSESSMENT
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UNIT 1: TEACHER FEEDBACKSet up and operate a digital audio workstation
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UNIT 1: QUESTION & ANSWERSet up and operate a digital audio workstation
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