The Cutting Edge Of Music Technology Benjamin School Dist. 25 West Chicago IL USA
Students you have just been hired by a jingle house in Chicago. The jingle house produces music for radio,TV and movies. Most of their work is for 15, 30 and 60 second commercial "spots." They do every style of music from Classical, Romantic, Baroque, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Pop, Rap and Alternative. Because of the many different styles of music, they need equipment that is also flexible to produce these sounds. The jingle house currently owns a state of the art Macintosh computer system. Most importantly, they need equipment that works in a very simple fashion - Time is Money. You need to create the best system with a budget of $11,000. After you decide what gear you want, surf over to the music stores and see who will give you the best prices! (maybe you decide you need service and you are willing to pay more for on-site service!)
You Need to Purchase the Following:
- Synthesizers or Samplers (As many as you can purchase)(Best Quality & Ease of Use!)
- 8 Track Digital Multitrack (You only need one of these)(You can purchase a stand alone deck or use the Mac computer as the recorder with the right software and hardware attachments! Check price and features!)
- Digital Mastering Deck, DAT Digital Audio Tape Machine (You only need one of these)
- Computer Sequencing Software (You only need one of these for a Macintosh computer)(You may want to purchase software that contains a 8 track digital recorder)
- SMPTE/MIDI computer time lock device, and MIDI break out hardware (You only need one of these)
- You must write out your answers and be able to explain your choices!
- Your teacher may ask you to complete the section "Questions to Answer"
Helpful Hints:
- Surf the synthesizer, sampler and software sites!
- Surf The Synthesis Midi Workshop! This is a fun site, and a great source of information
- Surf Sweet Water
- Email the stores!
Mr. Droste teaches the following courses at Waubonsee College in Sugar Grove, Illinois.
012MU228 Introduction to the Recording/MIDI Studio 3.0 Hours
A course designed as an introduction to the tools and techniques used in analog and digital sound production and recording. Topics include sound synthesis, audio signal processing, microphone and audiotape techniques, and the Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) standard. Students have access to the recording studio for assigned projects.
012MU130 Applied: Composition/Arranging 1.0 Hour
APPLIED MUSIC: 30-Minute Lessons Private instruction in the student's performance area individually designed for each student's need. Thirty-minute lesson per week for eight contact hours per semester. Student concentrates on technique and repertory commensurate with student's current ability. Repeatable to a maximum of four semester hours. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor
Mr. Droste also teaches the trumpet and has an extensive website (TrumpetStudio.com) for all levels of trumpet players. Included in this site are equipment ideas, mouthpieces selection tips, MIDI files, method book and recording lists along with helpful articles on the art of trumpet playing.
Mr. Droste was a participant in the Fermilab LInC program sponsored by Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, Friends of Fermilab and the Illinois State Board of Education.
Michael Droste Email: DrGruv1@aol.com
