MIDI 1 Week 3

This week we will be covering some very important skills! You will begin your first sequencing assignment using Drum and Percussion sounds. We will discuss Quantizing in depth.

Please bring your USB flash drive to class this week. I will demonstrate how to save your work to the flash drive.

You will need a blank CD to turn your project in, so if you don't have any, you should pick some up this week.

MIDI 1 Week 2

This week we will be learning more about how MIDI works, and begin sequencing in Digital Performer.

You will be reading Chapter 1 in the textbook and answering the Review Questions.

I have created a Youtube Channel for MIDI 1. Check out the Using Digital Performer Part 1 video here, and bookmark the page. I will be adding more videos as we go.

MIDI 1 Spring 2012

Welcome to MIDI 1!

Please bookmark this page and my Learning Web Page. Here you will find weekly updates about what we will be doing in class. On the Learning Web you can access and download tutorials, assignments, lecture notes, etc.

Please obtain the materials you need for MIDI 1 as soon as possible, especially the textbook, headphones and flash drive. You will have a couple weeks before you need any blank CDs.

This week we will begin sequencing in Digital Performer. See you in class!

This week 11/28/11

This week we will go over all the skills needed for the Final Project. If you did not get a copy in class, please print it out from the Learning Web. Remember, the Final Project is to be created in Digital Performer.

We will also review for Quiz 2.

I will return your Logic Projects on Wed and Thurs after I finish grading them.

Automation Tutorial

Automation tutorial is posted on my Learning Web page. It is called Using DP 6. I suggest that you download or print it out and experiment with automating volumes, pans, and mutes. These skills will be required on the Final Project and Hands On Final exam.

Remember that the MIDI Files Lab/Automation Lab is due on Nov. 2 for MW and Nov. 3 for TTh.

Thursday Class 10/20/11

Due to a family emergency I will be out of town this Thursday.

Class is NOT cancelled. You will have a substitute teacher proctoring your exam.

Your Mid Term Projects are also due.

I will see you next week!

Mid Term Exam Review

I have posted a review for the Mid Term Exam on my Learning Web page under "Tests". We will be reviewing for the test this wee on Wednesday and Thursday.

The Mid Term exam will be in 2 parts, Written and Hands On. It will take place over 2 days next week.

• Written: Multiple choice questions. You will need pen or pencil, NO Scantron.
• Hands On: You will create a short sequence in class. You will need your headphones, USB Flash drive, and a pen or pencil.

I highly recommend that you finish your Mid Term Projects before the due date and turn them in before you take the test. Remember, you will need TWO CDS for this project-- one for the Data and a second for the Audio.