This course offers a thorough overview of digital audio tools, how they work and techniques for putting them to use. Students will be guided through digital audio theory, compositional strategies and modern audio workflows covering digital synthesis, sample manipulation and sound spatialization. Our focus will be on VST and VSTi plugins, Kontakt, Pure Data and Ableton Live. At the end of the term, students will have completed their own custom VST or VSTi plugin using the Pure Data Camomile tool set and their own unique Kontakt instrument. This course is a 4000-level course and is open to students who have a background in working with music and audio.
Learning Outcomes:
A basic understanding of sound manipulation in Pure Data and VST plugin creation using Camomile as well as a foundation for creating sample based instruments for Kontakt.
Delivery Method: Fully in-person
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. Send an email to Music coordinator Gina Deibel via ginadeibel@bennington.edu, expressing your interest in the course.
Course Level: 4000-level
Credits: 2
F 2:10PM - 4:00PM (Full-term)
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Course Frequency: One time only
Categories: 4000 , All courses , Fully In-Person , Sound Design and Recording , Two Credit
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