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The learner will:  1 Be able to set up a digital audio workstation The learner can:  1.1 Select and launch appropriate sequencing software  1.2 Connect peripheral MIDI hardware to a computer using appropriate interfaces  1.3 Connect audio sources to a computer using appropriate interfaces  1.4 Configure software preferences to correctly route MIDI inputs and outputs  1.5 Configure software preferences to correctly route audio inputs and outputs Unit 01 - Set up and operate a digital audio workstation

Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)  1.1 Select and launch appropriate sequencing software.  Pass - Candidates select and launch appropriate sequencing software.  Merit - Candidates demonstrate critical understanding in the selection and launching of appropriate sequencing software.  Distinction - Candidates demonstrate originality and fluency in the selection and launching of appropriate sequencing software.

Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) A Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) is a computer programme that allows user to create, record and produce music. I have looked into 3 DAW’s that are common used within the music industry. Logic Pro Garage Band Cubase

Select Cubase 6 Select More Select Empty I then created my own folder to save any work

MIDI Hardware  1.2 Connect peripheral MIDI hardware to a computer using appropriate interfaces.  Pass - Candidates can connect peripheral MIDI hardware to a computer using appropriate interfaces.  Merit - No Merit for this AC  Distinction - No Distinction for this AC

MIDI  1.2 Connect peripheral MIDI hardware to a computer using appropriate interfaces. USB LEAD MIDI LEAD Computer – USB port Keyboard – MIDI In MIDI Interface - MIDI In + Out USB

Audio Source  1.3 Connect audio sources to a computer using appropriate interfaces  Pass - Candidates can connect audio sources to a computer using appropriate interfaces.  Merit - No Merit for this AC  Distinction - No Distinction for this AC

Audio  1.3 Connect audio sources to a computer using appropriate interfaces Computer – USB port Audio Interface Microphone – XLR lead to XLR port Keyboard Jack lead to line in Guitar Jack lead to line in

MIDI inputs and outputs  1.4 Configure software preferences to correctly route MIDI inputs and outputs  Pass - Candidates configure software preferences to correctly route MIDI inputs and outputs.  Merit - Candidates demonstrate critical understanding in configuring software preferences in the routing of particular MIDI inputs and outputs.  Distinction - No Distinction for this AC

MIDI inputs and outputs  1.4 Configure software preferences to correctly route MIDI inputs and outputs SELECT NEW MIDI TRACK INPUTS: SELECT from list OUTPUTS: SELECT from list

Audio inputs and outputs  1.5 Configure software preferences to correctly route audio inputs and outputs  Pass - Candidates configure software preferences to correctly route audio inputs and outputs.  Merit - Candidates demonstrate critical understanding in configuring software preferences in the routing of particular audio inputs and outputs.  Distinction - No Distinction for this AC

Audio inputs and outputs  1.5 Configure software preferences to correctly route audio inputs and outputs Select Devices and click VST Connections. (you can also shortcut by clicking F4). Select INPUTS and then your desired input from ‘DEVICE PORT’.Select OUTPUTS and then your desired output from ‘DEVICE PORT’.

Audio inputs and outputs  1.5 Configure software preferences to correctly route audio inputs and outputs Select MONO from configuration. Right mouse click here. Click add audio Double check your Inputs and Outputs.

UnitPositiveImprovementsCurrent grade UNIT 1: TEACHER FEEDBACK Set up and operate a digital audio workstation

UNIT 1: QUESTION & ANSWER Set up and operate a digital audio workstation Candidate Name Candidate Signature Assessor Name Assessor Signature QuestionResponseAssessment CriteriaDate