Tips when using Pro Tools on a general use computer When you are using someone else’s computer, such as in a Studio or general use C-Lab environment, you are not likely going to be aware of what the previous person used Pro Tools for. They may have, for example used an alternative interface and customised the...
Industry Outline
Overview With technological and social change, the Audio Industry has developed exponentially since the 1970’s. This change includes the reduction in the number of corporate large format console studios and the increase of project and portable studios. Roles within the audio industry are therefore also developing with this change, spurred on by the cultural phenomenon of DIY....
Mixing Part 1
(Solid State Logic SL4064G+ 2010) The Mixing Process Background As outlined in my Pre-Production Plan (Page 2010) blog several months ago, lets return to the basics. It is the goal of the audio industry to facilitate to the realisation of recorded artefacts – recorded and then distributed in the mediums of shellac or vinyl records, magnetic tapes, compact...
Pre-Production Plan Part 1
Pre-Production Planning Background – The Production Process It is the goal of the audio industry to facilitate the realisation of recorded artefacts – recorded and then distributed in the mediums of shellac or vinyl records, magnetic tapes, compact discs and now more commonly as wav or MP3s. Within the process of producing these artefacts, there are considered to be...
Cultural Production Project Part 3
“Music is in life. It occurs everywhere – at any moment in time, in every place” (Page 2010) Continuing on from last month’s Cultural Production Project – Part 2 [February 2010], I will focus this month on the actual project of fusing together three musical styles to create a soundscape that expresses myself musically and sonically. Aim...
Cultural Production Project Part 2
“Music is in life. It occurs everywhere – at any moment in time, in every place” (Page 2010) Continuing on from last month’s Cultural Production Project – Part 1 [January 2010], I will focus this month on a description and analysis of the three musical styles that I am choosing to fuse together in this creative...
Cultural Production Project Part 1
“Music is in life. It occurs everywhere – at any moment in time, in every place” (Page 2010) Aim and Objective for this Project The aim of this project is to refocus on a creative production project that allows me to create a natural musical style and arrangement. The objective of this project is two-fold:...
Educational Philosophy Part 1
Educational Philosophy Education, training and learning is about achieving a specific intended end goal for a group of learners; and having the learners attain the learning outcomes of a particular discipline (Bowe et al 1992). At the core of education, training and learning lays the education philosophy of the institution, which is then embedded within...
E+L Session Plans Part 6
Education and Learning Session Plans (contd) There are many forms of Education & Learning Session Plans which I have discussed in E+L Session Plans Part 5. This blog continues the series. The synopsis plan is the most global of the Education & Learning Session Plans. DLP’s Synopsis Education & Learning Session Plan What: This is a precise paragraph...
E+L Session Plans Part 5
Education and Learning Session Plans (contd) There are many forms of Education & Learning Session Plans which I have discussed in E+L Session Plans Part 4. This blog continues the series. DLP’s Summary Education & Learning Session Plan What: This is a summary outline of the education & learning session of what you are planning to...