Diploma in Sound Engineering
Module: Audio Production 3A
Module Code: AP 310
STUDY GUIDE
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
A WORD OF WELCOME .................................................................................................. 1
PURPOSE OF THE MODULE .......................................................................................... 1
MODULE OUTCOMES ..................................................................................................... 1
STUDY UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION, REVISION, Q&A AND TEST ..................................... 2
STUDY UNIT 2: CONTEMPORARY MUSIC AND GROUP ASSIGNMENT ...................... 4
STUDY UNIT 3: CONTEMPORARY MUSIC PRODUCTION & MUSIC THEORY ............. 6
STUDY UNIT 4: MIDI REVISION & BASIC SEQUENCING TECHNIQUES ...................... 8
STUDY UNIT 5: BASIC SEQUENCING TECHNIQUES .................................................. 11
STUDY UNIT 6: INTERMEDIATE SEQUENCING TECHNIQUES .................................. 17
STUDY UNIT 7: ADVANCED SEQUENCING TECHNIQUES ......................................... 23
STUDY UNIT 8: FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS OF SOUND SYNTHESIS ..................... 27
STUDY UNIT 9: RHYTHMIC PATTERNS AND PROGRESSION & MOVEMENT .......... 30
STUDY UNIT 10: REVISION ........................................................................................... 32
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In terms of the Copyright Act, no 98 of 1978, no part of this study guide may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any
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,A WORD OF WELCOME
Welcome to the Audio Production 3A Module. This module is pitched at NQF level 7, and
carries 15 credits.
PURPOSE OF THE MODULE
The objective of this module is to provide the student with an understanding of Production and
Arrangements. On completion of the course, the student will be able to work on live
productions.
MODULE OUTCOMES
Display a fundamental foundational understanding of contemporary music.
Display an understanding of contemporary music’s influence on the different genres of
South African music.
Demonstrate the ability to define key aspects of contemporary music production.
Demonstrate the ability to define key aspects of vocal editing and coaching.
Display basic ideas, principles and techniques of musicianship through the understanding
of music theory.
Display an advanced understanding of MIDI.
Display an understanding of sequencing.
Demonstrate basic sequencing techniques.
Demonstrate intermediate sequencing techniques.
Demonstrate advanced sequencing techniques.
Display an understanding of the fundamental concepts of sound synthesis.
Display an understanding of rhythmic patterns.
Demonstrate the ability to identify rhythmic patterns.
Display an understanding of chordal progression.
Textbook Author Year Publisher ISBN
JBL Audio Engineering for Sound Eargle, J. & JBL ProAudio
2002 9780634043550
Reinforcement Foreman, C Publication
Creative Sequencing Techniques for
Music Production: A Practical Guide Pejrolo,A. 2011 Taylor & Francis 9780240522166
to Pro Tools, Logic, Digital Performer,
and Cubase
Study Guide 2017 Page 1 of 30 Damelin ©
, STUDY UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION, REVISION, Q&A AND TEST
Student Introduction
Student orientation.
Introduction to this module and weekly timetabling to be explained.
It is of utmost importance that students be aware that it is required to further their
theoretical musical knowledge through the continuation of exercises in ‘Musition’.
The course objectives are to provide students with a practical understanding of sequencing
techniques with relation to production and arrangement.
On completion of this course students will have added production value to apply to live
productions.
Software used for the duration of the course:
Musition – Used to continuously improve music theory and musicianship.
Cubase – To practise the concepts of sequencing (If using another DAW e.g. ProTools the
concepts are the same as long as you have VST’s and midi editors.
Revision
Part 1 – Theoretical knowledge
Knowledge from previous years that should be embedded:
The Yamaha and JBL books
Music Theory
Revision Part 2 – Practical Skills
Ability to operate a DAW (beyond a novice level)
Recording and Editing Audio
Recording and Editing Midi
Mixing
Use of plugin processors
Media/File Management
Question and Answer Section (Q&A)
Student’s Musical ability:
The remainder of this part of the unit serves to highlight, revise and test the students’
knowledge on all music related aspects which they learned throughout their 1st and 2nd year
of study. The student’s individual knowledge and understanding of music theory will be
determined on the following aspects:
time values
time signatures, clefs
tempo
Study Guide 2017 Page 2 of 35 Damelin ©
Module: Audio Production 3A
Module Code: AP 310
STUDY GUIDE
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
A WORD OF WELCOME .................................................................................................. 1
PURPOSE OF THE MODULE .......................................................................................... 1
MODULE OUTCOMES ..................................................................................................... 1
STUDY UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION, REVISION, Q&A AND TEST ..................................... 2
STUDY UNIT 2: CONTEMPORARY MUSIC AND GROUP ASSIGNMENT ...................... 4
STUDY UNIT 3: CONTEMPORARY MUSIC PRODUCTION & MUSIC THEORY ............. 6
STUDY UNIT 4: MIDI REVISION & BASIC SEQUENCING TECHNIQUES ...................... 8
STUDY UNIT 5: BASIC SEQUENCING TECHNIQUES .................................................. 11
STUDY UNIT 6: INTERMEDIATE SEQUENCING TECHNIQUES .................................. 17
STUDY UNIT 7: ADVANCED SEQUENCING TECHNIQUES ......................................... 23
STUDY UNIT 8: FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS OF SOUND SYNTHESIS ..................... 27
STUDY UNIT 9: RHYTHMIC PATTERNS AND PROGRESSION & MOVEMENT .......... 30
STUDY UNIT 10: REVISION ........................................................................................... 32
Damelin©: 2017
In terms of the Copyright Act, no 98 of 1978, no part of this study guide may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any
means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any other information storage and retrieval system
without permission in writing from Damelin.
All rights reserved
,A WORD OF WELCOME
Welcome to the Audio Production 3A Module. This module is pitched at NQF level 7, and
carries 15 credits.
PURPOSE OF THE MODULE
The objective of this module is to provide the student with an understanding of Production and
Arrangements. On completion of the course, the student will be able to work on live
productions.
MODULE OUTCOMES
Display a fundamental foundational understanding of contemporary music.
Display an understanding of contemporary music’s influence on the different genres of
South African music.
Demonstrate the ability to define key aspects of contemporary music production.
Demonstrate the ability to define key aspects of vocal editing and coaching.
Display basic ideas, principles and techniques of musicianship through the understanding
of music theory.
Display an advanced understanding of MIDI.
Display an understanding of sequencing.
Demonstrate basic sequencing techniques.
Demonstrate intermediate sequencing techniques.
Demonstrate advanced sequencing techniques.
Display an understanding of the fundamental concepts of sound synthesis.
Display an understanding of rhythmic patterns.
Demonstrate the ability to identify rhythmic patterns.
Display an understanding of chordal progression.
Textbook Author Year Publisher ISBN
JBL Audio Engineering for Sound Eargle, J. & JBL ProAudio
2002 9780634043550
Reinforcement Foreman, C Publication
Creative Sequencing Techniques for
Music Production: A Practical Guide Pejrolo,A. 2011 Taylor & Francis 9780240522166
to Pro Tools, Logic, Digital Performer,
and Cubase
Study Guide 2017 Page 1 of 30 Damelin ©
, STUDY UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION, REVISION, Q&A AND TEST
Student Introduction
Student orientation.
Introduction to this module and weekly timetabling to be explained.
It is of utmost importance that students be aware that it is required to further their
theoretical musical knowledge through the continuation of exercises in ‘Musition’.
The course objectives are to provide students with a practical understanding of sequencing
techniques with relation to production and arrangement.
On completion of this course students will have added production value to apply to live
productions.
Software used for the duration of the course:
Musition – Used to continuously improve music theory and musicianship.
Cubase – To practise the concepts of sequencing (If using another DAW e.g. ProTools the
concepts are the same as long as you have VST’s and midi editors.
Revision
Part 1 – Theoretical knowledge
Knowledge from previous years that should be embedded:
The Yamaha and JBL books
Music Theory
Revision Part 2 – Practical Skills
Ability to operate a DAW (beyond a novice level)
Recording and Editing Audio
Recording and Editing Midi
Mixing
Use of plugin processors
Media/File Management
Question and Answer Section (Q&A)
Student’s Musical ability:
The remainder of this part of the unit serves to highlight, revise and test the students’
knowledge on all music related aspects which they learned throughout their 1st and 2nd year
of study. The student’s individual knowledge and understanding of music theory will be
determined on the following aspects:
time values
time signatures, clefs
tempo
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