Digital Music Production 101

N-DMP101
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Music Production Personnel
Understand the chain in Music Production as well as the different types of personnel in Music Production. You will be able to select appropriate settings for a project as well as the functions within the Project Window. Lastly, be able to recognize different instrument sounds.
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Session Setup
Understand the basics of mixing that includes the process and industry used terms. You will be able to confidently set up FL Studio’s Mixer and be able to work with insert and send effects. At the end of this module, you will be able to create a basic mix.
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Drum Sequencing Techniques
This chapter introduces you to the drum kit and how to program it using MIDI notes. Drums form an integral part of modern music, having a solid MIDI programming technique is essential to produce good parts at a fast pace. MIDI programming techniques learned in this chapter will later be applied when programming other instruments.
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MIDI Sequencing Techniques
Introducing two important new concepts, working within the piano roll as well as working with pitch. You will be able to program different Bass Lines, create customized sounds with Flex, as well as make use of Riff Machine to create new musical material. Lastly, you will be able to work with different bass sounds including Electric and Acoustic.
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Working with Piano Roll
Introducing two important new concepts, working within the piano roll as well as working with pitch. You will be able to program different Bass Lines, create customized sounds with Flex, as well as make use of Riff Machine to create new musical material. Lastly, you will be able to work with different bass sounds including Electric and Acoustic.
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Sequencing Bass Lines
Understand the basics of digital audio and recording. Recording is a fundamental aspect of music production. Fundamental editing techniques are also covered at the end of the chapter, as one must always edit what was recorded. You will be able to confidently work with digital audio fundamentals, controls on an audio interface, as well as different microphone types, and lastly be able to work with a vocalist and confidently do your magic within a studio setup.
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Working with Loops to build sections of a track
Get the skills to confidently work with loops and how to build sections of a track. Here different slicing and chopping techniques are explored, as well as layering. Understand the functions of different editing tools, be able to slice and chop audio, make use of creative looping techniques, and also apply different layering techniques. Lastly, you will be familiar with different effects that work with loops and create a basic track with loops.
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Creating Melodic Lines
Introduction to two important aspects of the modern music production process. Firstly, creating melodic lines, which is key to the success of hit songs. Secondly working with synthesizers to create lead lines. Some elementary music theory is covered which is essential to learn how to program in both major and minor keys, as one can work out the scale using the provided scale formula.
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Harmony and Chord Progressions
Understand the basics of harmony and chord progressions. This is a key aspect of modern music production as so much of the track hinges on these chords. A new instrument is covered, Flex, which specializes in focusing on the key aspects of sound generation. A step-by-step guide is provided on how to make a pad sound. Lastly, get the skills to program various keyboard patterns that the producer can use in a variety of different musical.
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Introduction to Mixing
Understand the basics of mixing that includes the process and industry used terms. You will be able to confidently set up FL Studio’s Mixer and be able to work with insert and send effects. At the end of this module, you will be able to create a basic mix.
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Working with Effects such as Equalizers and Compression
You will be able to work with different effect types, be familiar with what compression is and what it does, be able to compress various types of audio, as well as understand the function of equalization to be able to equalization various types of audio.
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Time-based Effects
This module introduces the student to time-based effects, which is key to create depth and movement in a track as well as the fundamentals of mastering. You will be familiar with different time-based effects, be able to create depth within a mix, understand how to prepare a mix for mastering, be able to export a stereo track and lastly be able to create a competitive master.