| ACAT1011
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Fundamentals of Computer Music |
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A one-hour lecture
and a one-hour tutorial each week in Semester 1. |
| Aim |
To gain an
understanding of the techniques of digital sampling, sequencing and
editing as applied to sound and image.
To gain an understanding of the MIDI (Music instrument Digital
Interface) and SMPTE specifications and their use in studio and
realtime environments. |
| Content |
Sampling theory
and techniques, including:
–theory of analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion
–digital sampling techniques for sound and image
–the hardware implementation of sampling techniques
–sample merging and editing
Analysis of the MIDI specification including:
–using MIDI to control synthesis and sampling equipment
–realtime performance considerations
–MIDI merging and filtering
–MIDI time code
–SMPTE time code |
| Assessment |
Assignments–30%.
Examination performance–70%. |
| Texts |
MIDI Specification
Loy, G., “Musicians Make a Standard: The MIDI Phenomenon”, Computer Music Journal, vol. 9, no.
4. |
| References |
Bateman, W., Introduction to Computer Music,
Wiley, 1980.
DeFuria, S., and Scacciaferro, J., MIDI
Programmer's Handbook, M&T Publishing, 1989.
Software and hardware manuals as appropriate.
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