Music Technology Skills (recording techniques) Music Technology in Context (record and manipulate audio)

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1 Music Technology Skills (recording techniques) Music Technology in Context (record and manipulate audio) Higher Unit Assessment Tasks Skills Standards: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 In Context Standards: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3.

2 Music Technology Skills/in Context Units Outcomes and Assessment Standards Skills Unit Outcome 1 The learner will: 1 Use hardware and software effectively to capture audio from a range of sources by: 1.1 Selecting and using appropriate audio input devices and sources 1.2 Applying appropriate microphone placement and techniques 1.3 Designing and constructing the signal path for multiple inputs 1.4 Setting appropriate input gain and monitoring levels 1.5 Overdubbing tracks Outcome 2 The learner will: 2 Use hardware and software effectively to manipulate audio from a range of sources by: 2.1 Applying creative/corrective equalisation 2.2 Applying dynamic processing and time domain and other effects 2.3 Applying a range of mixing techniques to achieve a balanced and creative mix 2.4 Editing tracks 2.5 Editing multiple takes into a single take

3 Music Technology Skills/in Context Outcomes and Assessment Standards In Context Unit Music Technology in Context Outcome 1 The learner will: 1 Produce audio masters in different and challenging contexts by: 1.1 Using a wide range of skills in audio capture 1.2 Using a wide range of skills to manipulate audio and sequenced data 1.3 Mixing down to an audio master in appropriate file format(s)

4 Music Technology Skills/in Context Combined Unit Tasks To pass the units you need to show that you have met the Outcomes and Assessment Standards by completing the following assessment tasks. Task 1 Create a mix of the song Ain t no mountain high enough Task 2 Visit Scotland Voice over. Task 3 Podcast Task 4 Stereo recording of a group performance concert band/ceilidh group/choir etc. Task 5 Advert Task 6 Trailer soundtrack/voice over/sfx Task 7 Multi microphone set up drum kit Task 8 Multi track group recording using Di/stereo micing/overdubbing etc.

5 Task 1 Skills Outcomes 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 In Context Outcomes 1.2, 1.3. Create a mix of the song Ain t no mountain high enough For this task you must: Use information from the Pro tools demo videos to create a mix of the song Ain t no mountain high enough. Write a log/record/diary of work carried out. Include screen shots, photographs and explanatory notes. Mixing task - checklist Are you familiar with edit tools/zoom functions etc? Have you customised the display? Have you added markers? Have you duplicated tracks? Have you grouped tracks vocals/drums/auxiliary instruments? Have you created a reverb bus track? Can you add effects/processes ie EQ/compressor? Have you used automation volume/buss parameters? Have you set up a master fader fade in/out? Submit Audio file. Include: Planning/Main content/evaluation (keep dates of work carried out)

6 Task 2 Skills Outcomes: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 In Context Outcomes: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3. Visit Scotland Voice Over For this task you must: Analyse the two videos and choose which one you will use. Write a plan of action. Script/tracks/equipment/processes/effects/editing. Create a new file for the voice over task. Comp a vocal line using different takes to create a final vocal (use pro tools demo video to help). Sync vocals with the video. Find and source an audio file which can be used in the background. (copyright free) or create your own. Add any sfx needed (copyright free) Edit/manipulate audio as necessary. Use ducking. (remember to document all stages of your project) Submit Video file. Include: Planning/Main content/evaluation (keep dates of work carried out)

7 Task 3 Skills Outcomes: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 In Context Outcomes: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3. Podcast. For this task you should: Create a Podcast on how a technological development has influenced a number of genres. Research chosen topic. Write a detailed plan of your Podcast. Think about the different techniques you could use. Source music or sfx needed on a royalty free website(s). Create a recording plan, write a script, equipment list, track list. Mix all audio using stems. Ducking for vocals. Create a final mix. Document all stages of your project. Submit Audio file. Include: Planning/Main content/evaluation (keep dates of work carried out)

8 Task 4 Skills Outcomes: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 In Context Outcomes: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3. Stereo Recording of a performance. For this task you should: Research different stereo microphone techniques. Create a stereo recording of a Lunch performance. Edit and add voice over introduction. Create a mixed audio file to upload to the Duncanrig Music and Drama Weebly site. Record using a stereo microphone technique and the tascam handheld recorder. Write a log including, equipment used/techniques/signal flow/safety procedures. Add photographs/diagrams/screenshots as appropriate. Review and evaluate finished audio file. Submit Audio file. Include: Planning/Main content/evaluation (keep dates of work carried out)

9 Task 5 Skills Outcomes: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 In Context Outcomes: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3. Advert For this task you should: Research subject material for advert. Key information product/why?/contact details etc. Create a script. Create a timeline. Jingles (make use of garageband)/sfx (web sites). In your project make use of: stems/ducking/compression/eq/master fader/automation/panning/colour coding etc. Time limit of 30seconds (in total). Document your project. Submit Audio file. Include: Planning/Main content/evaluation (keep dates of work carried out)

10 Task 6 Skills Outcomes: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 In Context Outcomes: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3. Film Trailer For this task you should: Pick a film trailer. Write out the script, write an sfx list, msfx list. Plan any pro tools techniques/processes. Write an equipment list, create a track list. Import video file and record all audio necessary. Make use of stems/effects/processes/panning/automation etc. Document your project. Submit Video file. Include: Planning/Main content/evaluation (keep diary dates of work carried out)

11 Task 7 Skills Outcomes: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 In Context Outcomes: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3. Multi microphone recording of a drum kit In this task you must: Research different microphone techniques for recording a drum kit. 2 mics, 4 mics and 7/8 mics. Record a drum kit pattern using both the 2 and 4 microphone set up. Use a gate control on the bass and snare drum tracks. Add other effects/processes/panning/automation as necessary. Document your project. Submit Audio file. Include: Planning/Main content/evaluation (keep diary dates of work carried out)

12 Task 8 Skills Outcomes: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 In Context Outcomes: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3. Overdubbed recording of a group/band In this task you must: Record and mix a group/band performance. Plan equipment needed. Use different microphone techniques. Ambient, stereo or close mic ing. Mixing use different processes, effects, panning and automation etc. Document your project. Submit Audio file. Include: Planning/Main content/evaluation (keep diary dates of work carried out)

13 Music Technology Skills/in Context Units Developing skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work outcomes. 3 Health and wellbeing 3.1 Personal learning Researching information about microphone types Exploring the effects of changing microphone placements Researching information about a range of contexts where music technology may be used, and identifying industry standards and best practice. Considering the impact of IP legislation on practice 4 Employability, enterprise and citizenship 4.2 Information and communication technology (ICT) Using hardware and software to capture and manipulate audio Interfacing audio capture equipment with computer systems Producing text-based and audio-visual reports on research findings 5 Thinking skills 5.2 Understanding Explaining the purpose and effects of a range of ways of manipulating audio 5.3 Applying Making appropriate choices of input devices applying a range of audio manipulation techniques Applying skills and knowledge from other Units in new contexts 5.4 Analysing and evaluating reflecting on results of tasks, and making appropriate improvements Analysing existing professional productions and recordings. Evaluating the processes and application of skills and techniques 5.5 Producing an audio master

14 Skills/In Context tasks Outcomes Checklist rate your success. Task. Skills Outcomes inputs 1.2 mics 1.3 signal path 1.4 gain 1.5 overdub 2.1 EQ 2.2 effects 2.3 mixing 2.4 editing 2.5 takes In Context 1.1 capture 1.2 manipulate 1.3 mixdown Use the outcomes page at the beginning of the booklet to help.

15 Pro tools skills Inputs/leads/connections Microphone types/patterns Gain Overdubbing EQ for creative purpose. EQ for fixing a problem Effects dynamic and time domain Compression ducking/boosting a signal/compressing a track Noise gate noisy instrument/vocal etc Automation volume/panning Reverb bus track Group tracks Setting up mono/stereo tracks Importing audio/video Using stems Bouncing to disk