Intro to Sound Production

This course provides a basic understanding of
working with a digital audio workstation.
Students will learn proper gain staging, where
and how distortion enters recordings, how to set
levels and panning, effective sub group mixing,
and an introduction to signal processing such as
equalization, compression, delay, and reverb. In
addition to core audio and mixing concepts,
students will learn various production
techniques, such as sequencing, using virtual
instruments (e.g. synth and drum machine
plugins), working with MIDI, plugin formats such
as VST/Audio-Units, and mapping digital USB
controllers. Additionally, introductory
analog/digital audio theory will be covered, and
other topics such as loudness and mastering will
be discussed.