STAGE 1: Compose chords and a melody 1.2 Select and use a combination of audio and MIDI sound sources for the intended music composition 1.3 Arrange and create MIDI parts to create a musical composition 1.6 Use MIDI editing functions effectively STAGE 2: Samples 1.5 Use audio editing functions effectively (Cut / Slice – Compression – auto tune A major) 1.2 Select and use audio sources 1.3 Arrange audio samples 1.4 Use sequencer mixing facilities to control arrangement, tempo effectively STAGE 3: Dynamics, EQ and FX 1.4 Use sequencer mixing facilities to control arrangement and volume levels effectively 1.7 Apply EQ and effects processing to the music effectively STAGE 4: Capture audio samples 1.3 Create audio samples 1.5 Use audio editing functions effectively (reverse? Panning? ) STAGE 5: BOUNCE 1.8 Transfer a completed, mixed musical arrangement to an appropriate storage medium & RESEARCH: 1.1 Select and configure sequencing software to create an original piece of music – What’s better Cubase, Sibelius, Garage band, Fruity loops, Mobile phone, Logic (cost – plat forms – compatibility – user friendly) Unit 2 - Create music using a digital audio workstation

CREATE SAMPLES 1.3 Create audio samples LESSON 6 1.Use ‘Hand held recorder’ 2.Capture a short live sound each (sample). You may use other peoples as well as your own 3.Get an image of you using hand-held recorder for portfolio. You may use your phone camera 4.Import recording / sample into Cubase project. * Teacher must collect all samples from hand-held recorders to keep source. Snare MUST HAVE NAME SAID AT BEGINNING OF EACH RECORDING SAMPLE IDEAS Kick Clap Cymbal Ambient

HAND-HELD RECORDER Hold ‘stop’ to turn on. Press ‘record’ to access record mode Press ‘record’ again to start recording Say your name before recording each sample TOOCLOSEJUSTRIGHT Set levels so they don’t peak Turn up & Turn down 1.3 – Create audio samples

IMPORT YOUR AUDIO Insert the USB lead into hand held recorder and computer. Select ‘STORAGE’ by pressing down and then play. 1.3 – Create audio samples

IMPORT YOUR AUDIO Click ‘File’ – ‘Import’ – ‘Audio’.Select the DR drive. Select the MUSIC.

Audio Editing 1.5 Use audio editing functions effectively LESSON 6 1.Cut 2.Trim 3.Reverse 4.Normalise 5.Crossfade

1.5 Use audio editing functions effectively CUT – Highlight the parts you no longer need and hit delete TRIM – Drag the corner of the block in NORMALIZE & REVERSE CROSSFADE – Highlight two sections and then press X TEACHER DEMONSTRATE EACH SECTION