-> The history and evolution of MIDI
-> Understanding the MIDI Specifications
- MIDI circuit opto-isolators and electronics
- MIDI Channel Messages
- MIDI System Messages
- MIDI Clock, MTC and Timecode synchronization
-> Binary and hexadecimal for MIDI programming
-> MIDI controllers, ports, hubs, routing and configurations for project studios
-> Mastering Controller Messages for more expressive composition and live performance
-> Designing your MIDI studio
-> Subtractive Synth design and operation
-> Samplers and Wavetable Synth design and operation
-> FM and Granular Synthesis
-> Real-time synth parameter modulation techniques -> Mod Src/Dest, Mod Depth, Depth Mod etc
-> Real-time synth parameter modulation sources -> LFO’s, Note Parm’s, Envelopes, Key Tracking, Velocity, AfterTouch ect
-> Arpeggiators and algorithmic composition functions
-> Logic
-> Ableton
-> Hardware and live performance configurations
> Techniques for expressive DJ performance
Core Concepts
Learn how synthesizers work (analogue, digital – hardware and software). Become an expert at using MIDI and sequencing to compose styles from classical to underground electronic.
