MIDI Week 3

Here is a cool site I found which gives examples of famous synth sounds and samples. The first part focuses on overused sounds and is somewhat sarcastic, and the second part is more informative.

Famous Sounds

This week we will be discussing some music fundamentals, as I believe that the more you know about music the better you will be able to understand and use the features in music sequencing software. We will using material from Musictheory.net. Please bookmark this site for future reference.

We will also be learning about how MIDI messages work, and learning more about using DP.

If you have not read Chapter 1 in the textbook yet, please complete that and answer the questions at the end of the chapter. The answer to #10 is True.

Haiti Benefit Tonight

If you:

• Like Jazz
• Would like to contribute to a Haiti Relief Fund
• Are free tonight

come join me at the Horn for the Houston Musicians for Haiti Benefit Concert from 6PM-10PM featuring some of Houston's finest Jazz musicians.

$20 donation cover at the door, proceeds will be handled by Red Cross.

The Horn 6025 Richmond Ave., Houston, TX, 77057. Phone: 713-266-8711.

MIDI Week 2

This week in MIDI we will begin learning how to sequence using Digital Performer. We will also look at typical MIDI hardware configurations and discuss basic MIDI messages and events.

Please bring these materials to class:

• Stereo headphones w/ 1/8" mini plug
• USB flash drive
• textbook
• Listening Assignment song

If you missed class last week, please see me in class, either at the beginning or end.

My office is 440C, located in the North Wing. Office hours are by appointment. If you ever need to consult with me outside of class please schedule an appointment.

Great links

You have a distinguished classmate in your midst this semester. Dr. Andrew Boyd is is a contributor to the NPR program Engines of our Ingenuity. He has done a number of shows on the very topics we have been discussing in MIDI so far.

Check them out!

Theremin

Robert Moog

Switched on Bach

MIDI

Also a show about the Player Piano from the same program.

MIDI 1 Spring 2010

Welcome to MIDI 1! Please bookmark this page and check back weekly. I will be posting information and links you will find helpful, interesting and entertaining.

I recommend that you create a Google account if you do not already have one so that you may post comments and questions here.

Also please bookmark my Learning Web Page. You will be able to download handouts, assignments and tutorials from this site.