1. 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) 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 and panning 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 Arrange and create audio samples 1.5 Use audio editing functions effectively (reverse?) 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

2. SAMPLES 1.7 Apply EQ and effects processing to the music effectively 1.5 Use audio editing functions effectively (reverse?) 1.2 Select and use audio sources 1.3 Arrange audio samples LESSON 3 1.Download & save samples 2.Insert Audio files – Cut, Duplicate and Arrange parts

3. ONLY USE 1 TEMPO LISTEN TO THE SAMPLES AND DOWNLOAD A MINIMUM OF 5 SAMPLES Cubase eats the soundcard so don’t have it open and make folder for your samples.

4. 1.Open other & find your work. LOAD LAST WEEKS WORK 1.1 Select and configure sequencing software to create an original piece of music

5. IMPORTING SAMPLES 1.1 Select and configure sequencing software to create an original piece of music Click File Import Audio file CLICK OK

6. PROBLEM 1.4 Use sequencer mixing facilities to control arrangement, tempo effectively CHANGE THE TEMPOCHANGE TO YOUR TEMPO

7. 1.Ctrl + D = Duplicate 2.Ctrl + C = Copy 3.Ctrl + V = Paste 4.Ctrl + Z = Undo 5.Crtl + A = Select all 1.6 Use MIDI editing functions effectively TASK: Duplicate your Chord progression. 1.1 Select and configure sequencing software to create an original piece of music

8. ARRANGE LESSON 4 1.Arrange your song – You may want to repeat the chord and melody sequence parts 2.Update portfolio