TORRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL 
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
The Pride of Torrington  

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In Music Technology I you will be required to work independently and have time management skills with each project.

Topics include but not limited to:

Basics of a Sound System, Audio Effects, MIDI Sequencing, Audio Sequencing
Composing, Arranging , Podcasting, Remixing, Film Scoring & Live Performance using Technology,
 

This is an introductory course where you will explore many concepts in creating music using technology. 
This class is project based which means you must be able to have time management skills while working on your projects. 

You will be using Soundtrap Digital Audio Workstation as your main application for this class.  You will have your own account and will be able to access Soundtrap on ANY device!   

You will need headphones for this class.  Earbuds or Bluetooth headphones will be fine. 
You MUST use the computers in the lab.  Your chromebooks will be limited at times with Soundtrap 

Google Classroom and this website will be used for all class assignments and materials

What you will learn in this class

Sound System Basics
Audio Effects
Soundtrap Digital Audio Workstation
Composing
Arranging

Music Production Basics
Podcasting
Film Scoring
NOTHING IN THIS CLASS IS HARD! 
IT'S JUST DIFFERENT FROM WHAT YOU HAVE DONE BEFORE! 

DO YOUR BEST AND TRY!

Continue to explore

Add Loops 
Create Loop Favorites
Cut Loops
Split Loop Regions
Join Loop Regions 
Add Automation - Pan, Sweep & Volume
            Time Stretching and Compressing

Introduction to Audio Effects 
 

History of Sampling 
Most sampled songs of all time
Copyright Laws
Music Infringement Cases
Tix Tok and the Music Industry 
Who Sampled Website
 

SOUNDTRAP BASICS
Add tracks

Add Loops 
Create Loop Favorites
Cut Loops
Split Loop Regions
Join Loop Regions 
Add Automation - Pan, Sweep & Volume
 

Time Stretching and Compressing

Introduction to Audio Effects

Assignment #1 "YOUR CHOICE"
You will create a 1:00 (1 minute) song in Soundtrap.  This assignment is called "Your Choice" because it is your choice on what style of music you create.  Hip Hop, Rap, Country, Rock,.......its Your Choice! 

Assignment Criteria 
Length of File must be at least 1:00 or longer in length. 
Must include at least 15 tracks
Must show automation - Volume, Pan and/or Sweep. Your choice of which track(s)

Helpful Hints
Keep your song interesting!  Change up the three elements of music - Melody, Harmony, & Rhythm
Keep adding loops to your favorites playlist
Be creative - think outside your musical comfort zone. Try something new....It's OK  
Have someone else listen.   Get their thoughts & suggestions

Due Date - Friday September 16, 2022 

Go to your Google Classroom for the Sampling Question Assignment

Assignment # 2 SAMPLING YOUR FAVORITE SONG

Add your favorite song into Soundtrap

Using the Split feature, split your song into samples.
Once you have your song split into Samples practice using Time Stretching 

**You will use the samples made in Assignment # 2 for your next Assignment # 3

SOUNDTRAP BASICS Up tp this point you should be able to do the following: 

Add tracks
Add Loops 
Create Loop Favorites
Cut Loops
Split Loop Regions
Join Loop Regions 
Add Automation - Pan, Sweep & Volume
Use the Pattern Beat Maker
Use the Built in Synth
Time Stretching and Compression

Assignment # 3 CREATING A SONG FROM YOUR SAMPLES ASSIGNMENT #2

Using the samples you created in Assignment # 2 you will create a song using the samples and loops. 

How to Start
1. Take ONE sample
2. Change that sample using the Time Stretching/Compression function. Make it different from the original
3. Insert loops and create your song.  Try something new, be creative! 

Criteria
Use at least one (or more) sample from Assignment #2 
10 Total Tracks
Must show volume, pan and sweep automation
Song must be at least 1 minute in length. YES, you can go over if you get inspired!  
Song

What factors go into what you like? 

Background? Family/Friends? 

What did you listen to 4 years ago? 

Music & Food - Can your tastes change?
Do you eat something now you didn't four years ago? 

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