Music Technology: This exciting workshop allows pupils to be creative using the latest equipment in music technology. Programs such as Logic, Cubase, Reason and many more.

A - Finding your way around

• Setting up a mini MIDI studio.
• Loading program. Creating a new file. Arrangement screen. Screen setting. Transport bar.
• Creating a track.
• Understanding the Time Line.
• Using the functions in the Drop bar menus.
• Tool bar.

B - Introduction to MIDI

• MIDI instruments.
• Audio instruments.

C - General MIDI-Track editing

• Audio editing.
• Cut, Copy and Paste.
• Sample Editing.
• The manipulation of a sample loop.

D - Matrix Edit

• Editing samples in the Matrix edit.
• System controllers.

E - Knobs, faders and switches

• Virtual mixing desk.
• Volume faders.
• Panning.
• EQ.
• Plug-in Effects.
• Automation.

F - Coursework: Arrangement of a song

To arrange a song with:
i) A drum pattern,
ii) Minimum of 2 sample loops.
iii) Bass groove created in the matrix edit.
iv) Pupils use 4 other instruments of choice.

‘FINAL EXAM’