V-Cert Music Technology Operate a digital audio workstation UNIT 1 – Stage 2 BRIEF: Be able to set up a digital audio workstation. TEACHING : Complete MGMT task to cover skills TASK 1: Complete Stage 1 and stage 2 PowerPoint TASK 2: Head to studio and video record yourself operating DAW NAME: ………………………………………………….. SUBJECT: ………………………………………………. Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 END OF TERM TARGETS: … … …

CriteriaPassMeritDistinction 2.1 Create new sequencing projects Candidates create new sequencing projects Candidates justify the methods used to create new sequencing projects Candidates demonstrate critical judgement in creating new sequencing projects based on a comparative exploration of alternatives 2.2 Add and delete sequencer tracks Candidates can add and delete sequencer tracks Candidates justify their selection of the type and features of the tracks they create Candidates demonstrate critical judgement in their selection based on a comparative investigation of alternatives 2.3 Describe the key differences between audio, software instrument and MIDI tracks Candidates describe the key differences between audio, software instrument and MIDI tracks Candidates demonstrate critical understanding of the relevance in differences between audio, software instrument and MIDI tracks No Distinction for this AC 2.4 Load pre-recorded audio onto audio tracks Candidates load pre-recorded audio onto audio tracks No Merit for this ACNo Distinction for this AC 2.5 Record new audio onto audio tracks from external sources Candidates record new audio onto audio tracks from external sources  Candidates record new audio using appropriate sources and audio recording parameters for a chosen scenario Candidates demonstrate critical judgement in recording new audio using appropriate sources and parameters with originality and fluency, for a range of scenarios 2.6 Select instruments/voices for software instrument and MIDI tracks Candidates select instruments/voices for software instrument and MIDI tracks Candidates justify their selection of instruments/voices and MIDI tracks for a chosen scenario Candidates demonstrate critical judgement in their selection of instruments/voices and MIDI tracks for a range of scenarios Candidates use reflection and insight in their selections which add value to the project 2.7 Record MIDI information to software instrument and MIDI tracks using a MIDI controller Candidates record MIDI information to software instrument and MIDI tracks using a MIDI controller No Merit for this ACNo Distinction for this AC UNIT 1: Marking

Operate a digital audio workstation 2.1 Create new sequencing projects TASK: Using screenshots, arrows and labels - Show me how load Cubase and how to create a new project. QUESTION: What other projects can we load and why would we use them? ………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………

Operate a digital audio workstation 2.2 Add and delete sequencer tracks TASK: Using screenshots, arrows and labels – Add a MIDI track

2.2 Add and delete sequencer tracks TASK: Using screenshots, arrows and labels – Add an Instrument track Operate a digital audio workstation

2.2 Add and delete sequencer tracks TASK: Using screenshots, arrows and labels – Add an Audio track Operate a digital audio workstation

2.2 Add and delete sequencer tracks TASK: Using screenshots, arrows and labels – Show me how to delete a track Operate a digital audio workstation

There are 3 different types of track that I can use in any project. Audio: ……………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………… Instrument track: ……………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………… MIDI: ……………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………… Operate a digital audio workstation 2.3 Describe the key differences between audio, software instrument and MIDI tracks

2.4 Load pre-recorded audio onto audio tracks TASK: Using screenshots, arrows and labels – Load audio onto an audio track Operate a digital audio workstation

2.5 Record new audio onto audio tracks from external sources TASK: Using screenshots, arrows and labels – Show me how to connect the Guitar to Cubase Operate a digital audio workstation

2.5 Record new audio onto audio tracks from external sources TASK: Using screenshots, arrows and labels – Record live audio into Cubase Operate a digital audio workstation

2.6 Select instruments/voices for software instrument and MIDI tracks TASK: Using screenshots, arrows and labels – Change the instruments on an Instrument track and edit the parameters within. Operate a digital audio workstation QUESTION: When would you need to change the instruments. How does this help the composer? ………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………

2.6 Select instruments/voices for software instrument and MIDI tracks MERIT: Set up a project for one of the following: 1.Jazz band 2.Rock band 3.Dance project Operate a digital audio workstation

2.7 Record MIDI information to software instrument and MIDI tracks using a MIDI controller TASK: Using screenshots, arrows and labels – Show me how to connect a MIDI Keyboard to computer. Record MIDI into Computer. Operate a digital audio workstation

VIDEO what you have just created TASK: On either staff computer capture a live video of the process you have just created. Operate a digital audio workstation

Unit PositiveImprovementsCurrent grade UNIT 1: TEACHER FEEDBACK Set up and operate a digital audio workstation Name: ……………………… Tutor: ………………

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