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"Questions of a Computer Musician
What You Need To Create Music
Creating music on a computer.
What is necessary?
Creating music on a computer is now quite simple and exciting.
All the necessary audio equipment can now be ordered via the Internet with home delivery.
The computers themselves have become much more powerful and the problem of real time audio processing has almost disappeared.
But if you are a beginner and do not know what you will need for home studio equipment, then this article is for you.
So, first let's define the configuration of the system unit .
For comfortable work, you need a fairly fast processor.
It depends on how many instruments and effects you can add to your track, working with them in real time without cracking the sound.
I recommend choosing all the same from Intel processors. (yes, AMD fans will forgive me )
Something from the core i3, i5 or i7 line.
For example, the average power option will be intel core i5 -3330.
This is a quad core processor with a frequency of 3000 MHz per core and it is quite enough for most music projects.
If you also like AMD processors, then choose something from the FX line under socket AM3+, not lower than FX 6100.
For example, AMD FX 8320 #8212 is an eight core processor close in speed to intel core i5 -3330.
I recommend taking at least 4 gigabytes of RAM, and preferably 8 or 16 from Kingston, Corsair, Samsung.
The motherboard must have PCI and PCI E connectors so that you can select a sound card without thinking about connecting it.
I recommend Asus or Gigabyte for the company.
You can choose a video card from the budget segment of the GeForce GT 630 level or even do without it by taking a motherboard with a VGA\DVI connector (this is for an Intel processor.
And for AMD with a built in video card) A power supply of at least 500 watts, something from the firms FSP, Zalman, Thermaltake, OCZ, Hiper.
It is better not to take cheap companies like Linkword.
(after all, poor nutrition is harmful not only to you, but also to the computer ) Take a hard disk of at least 1 TB and a spindle speed of 72000 revolutions per minute.
According to the company Seagate or Western Digital.
Now about choosing a sound card.
One of its important parameters is ASIO support.
This is a low latency data transfer protocol.
That is, the delay between pressing a key on the midi keyboard and the appearance of sound in the speakers will be minimal.
Therefore, we will consider sound cards only with support for this protocol.
You also need to pay attention to the signal to noise ratio parameter.
It is measured in decibels and the larger the figure, the better. (less noise and more useful signal)
Sound cards are external and internal.
External ones are more expensive, but they have a number of advantages: 1. All components of the map are located outside the system unit, and therefore there is minimal interference and interference.
2. Usually there is a built in amplifier for headphones and a microphone (higher quality than the internal ones) 3.
You can connect it to a laptop or Apple iPad via the Camera Connection Kit adapter, I recommend paying attention to these models (in ascending order of price): 1. Asus Xonar U7 2.
Roland Duo Capture 5.
M Audio M Track From the internal I would recommend: 1. Asus Xonar DX 2.
M Audio Audiophile 2496 3.
E MU 0404 PCI E (this card has a zero latency effects processor) 5.
ESI MAYA44XTe 6.
ESI JULI@ XTe (interesting map.
You can change the jacks to professional balance (1/4#8243 TRS) or household tulips( RCA) by turning the top of the board) 7.
M Audio Audiophile 192 8.
E MU 1212M PCIe (I use it myself, though under the PCI connector.
There are some glitches, but overall very happy.
There is an effects processor with zero latency) The system unit has been sorted out.
Now let's talk about the periphery.
To create music, you will also need a midi keyboard.
(you can certainly do without it.
For example, in FL studio, use a regular keyboard, but this is not convenient.)
They differ in the number of keys, controls, type of mechanics and sensitivity to the force/speed of pressing.
I will tell you more about these characteristics in the next article, but for now I will recommend several models (again in ascending order of price): 1. M Audio Keystation 49e 2.
M Audio Keystation 49es 3.
Novation Launchkey mini (compact 2 x octave) 5.
BEHRINGER U CONTROL UMX490 5.
M Audio Keystation 61es 6.
BEHRINGER U CONTROL UMX610 You need a microphone to record vocals and live instruments.
In addition to it, it is better to take a preamp or a mixer.
Especially if you are using an internal sound card or are going to buy a studio condenser microphone (it needs phantom power).
FL Studio Songwriting Technique This guide will show the basics of writing a composition, without using musical literacy, although it implies that you know some of its basics.
But in general, it is dedicated to the general ways of constructing a composition.
* Rhythm.
Rhythm is the skeleton on which your entire composition rests.
The chord structure is the foundation.
Without an interesting and good rhythm section, your song will sound as if it lacks something.
A bad rhythm leads to a bad composition.
Solo (leading, leading) instruments.
As a rule, the rhythm section has the property of repeating itself.
And in some genres, it is especially monotonous.
Without leading instruments, the effect of "movement" will not be created in your composition and it will quickly get bored.
The leader instruments usually have the highest frequency among the instruments.
As a rule, these are vocals or lead guitar.
Just mentally remove them from the songs that you hear on the radio, and you will see that they will sound much less interesting.
If the rhythm section is the foundation, then the leading instruments will either elevate your composition or break it (depending on the skillful use).
If the bass performs its function (with the exception of bass solos), then it will maintain the rhythm, while the leading instruments will build interesting moves and harmonies.
It's like a cheeseburger here: the rhythm acts as a bun that holds all the "delicious" components of the song that create its individual taste.
Here ,the" low " bass, as it were, acts as the opposite of the "high" leading instruments.
Here it should be noted that it performs the role of exclusively seasoning, in other words, its presence is absolutely not necessary.
When using it, you should rather take into account the peculiarities of the genre (therefore, before writing a song in a new genre for you, take the trouble to at least read Wikipedia).
These are the tools that the listener discovers when listening to the composition repeatedly.
Such melodic parts and riffs that you will never notice when you first listen.
But they make you listen to the song again and again, and thanks to them, the song will not get boring when you listen to it again.
So, we have considered the 5 main components of the composition.
Sometimes it all starts with a "catchy" chord progression.
Sometimes, with a funky groove or bass.
There are a lot of ways, but the song should always start with: Intro.
Here are some ideas to start a song.
Synchronicity when the first 4 of the above points start playing together, it gives the composition strength.
Such an introduction usually plays up to 60 seconds.
At first, the melody vocals or the main "theme" enter without the support of other instruments, they feel "naked", but appear in the perspective in which they will never appear accompanied by an arrangement.
Many slow compositions start this way.
First, the rhythm#92 bass#92 percussion – there is nothing to explain, everything is built on the same principles.
Building – you start with any of the main tools, and then add the rest (it happens much faster than in previous cases).
"Deviation from the course" is based on the principle of difference in the style of the introduction from the main part of the composition.
This, as a rule, is served by special "artistic" reasons.
"Light intros" - lower tempo, less articulation when playing chords, the use of acoustic instruments.
As you develop, more heavy tools are added.
"Heavy intros" - an explosion of absolute power!
And when it seems that it is already impossible to tolerate, you can abruptly cut it off and use lighter tools.
It is used in heavy compositions, and can also be repeated several times per song (for example, in the climaxes).
The main part of the composition.
We all know what a verse and chorus are, as well as the basic construction schemes (chorus, verse, chorus, etc.).
You can follow them, or deviate from them, but we will look at some new elements of the schemes.
Morphine G is a great way to introduce new instruments into the composition: 2 instruments play the same part, one sounds, and the volume of the second is "set to zero".
You need to slowly reduce the volume of one, and increase it at the other, so that one instrument seems to "flow" into another.
Intertwining – two instruments play two different parts, constructed in such a way that the leading one turns out to be alternately one or the other instrument.
Pause – abruptly stop the music, to create some tension.
The main thing is not to "drag" so as not to destroy the effect.
But when used skillfully, it is a very powerful tool.
"Invention" - one instrument plays a part for a certain amount of time, then a new instrument starts playing the same part, the same amount of time, while the first one continues to develop the topic it started.
Texture mapping – from two to five different synthesizers play the same part at the same time.
This will create a powerful surround sound (of course, you need to skillfully choose the tools).
Panorama rotation – can be applied with the previous method.
The point here is to pan one tool to the right, the other to the left.
As a result, a rotation effect is created.
Digression make a variation, and when there is a feeling of strange tension due to a discrepancy in the theme with the song, bring everything back.
Make complex arrangements by adding "ghost" parts of vocals and instruments.
Raising/descending – create the parts of your instruments higher and higher (lower and lower), this usually serves as a" bridge "to the climax, it is also often used in the choruses (their" central " place in the composition is emphasized).
The X movement is similar to morphing: while one instrument becomes higher and higher in sound, the second one "falls" accordingly, thereby we can add a new solo part.
General recommendations.
Be effective.
Just say what you want, without unnecessary digressions from the topic.
Be a good speaker, remember that the main wisdom lies in "powerful" combinations of words, irresistible dialogues.
You should have a clear motivational core that will "lead" the audience after you, using the inner world of each listener individually.
Compositions are often similar, but we must remember that effective does not necessarily mean simple.
You need to put only those elements that meet your ideas.
But you do not need to try to place all your ideas within one composition.
Allow the listener to enjoy only the most significant and of them.
Create a movement.
Movement is what makes the listener turn on your composition again and again.
If we take a trance, then the slower parts will give movement there, it turns out a kind of game on contrast.
It can also be like repeating the same sentence.
Analogies with movies.
Music and cinema have a lot in common: a complex hierarchy of genres, similar ways and purposes of transmitting feelings and moods, and many similar technological features.
So you can try to embody the artistic techniques of famous directors in music (this is a well – known exercise for musicians to try to convey visual images through music).
The article on songwriting techniques has come to an end.
Of course, this is an endless ocean, on the topic of which you can write millions of pages.
But the purpose of this article is to give you a starting knowledge so that you can freely travel around it, and discover new unexplored parts of it.
Have a good essay!
Source: Sound on Sound magazine.
Translated by: Night Storm .
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1) Working with programs and plugins (FL Studio, Ableton Live, Cubase, Reason, Wavelab, VST and DX synthesizers and effects) 2) Working with sound (equalization, compression, panning, processing with various effects) 3) Sound synthesis and working with samples 4) Building a track composition 5) Recording and mastering at home 6) A certain philosophy, a competent approach to the implementation of creative ideas and technical tasks 7) Music marketing, design and promotion of the artist 8) There are no forbidden topics, if you want to learn something else - just ask.
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At the end of the course, you will be able to write your first track.
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Price.
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The course accepts students who know the basics of writing electronic music.
We study the subtleties of sound processing, mixing and mastering tracks, study sound synthesis in depth, work with errors, answer all students ' questions.
After completing the course, your tracks will sound professional.
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The student can ask questions at any time of the lesson, and receive competent answers to them.
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The course is aimed more at theoretical training.
At the end of the course, a residual knowledge test is conducted, after which the student will be able to proceed to LEVEL 02.
1. A brief overview of sequencers ( FLStudio, Reason, Cubase, Ableton Live).
Basic settings of FL Studio, Reason, Ableton, Cubase Audio, MIDI, etc.
(All courses are focused on applying the acquired knowledge in any sequencer.)
Browser, samples.
Types of samples.
Music equipment and why it is needed.
What equipment is necessary for writing music.
Ears.
The volume of the music.
The Patterns window, creating a simple rhythm,one shot loops samples.
BPM, creating patterns.
Saving the project.
Rendering.
File extensions (mp3, wav, flp).
Online Resources Acquaintance Piano Roll.
ALT+A. ALT+U. Arpeggio.
Fast melody.
A selection of built in and third party tools.
Snap (Snap).
Playlist (interface) the Song/Pattern playback mode, moving, copying, reassigning and appearance of patterns in the playlist.
Creative Tools.
Quantizing.
3. SYNTHESIZERS Introduction to the Ni Massive synthesizer.
A brief overview of other popular synthesizers (Z3ta, Zebra, Sylenth1, Vanguard, Nexus, Omnisphere, etc.).
Presets.
Types and possibilities of filters (in synthesizers, in EQ) Cutoff parameter (Frequency)Resonance parameter (Peak) The oscillator.
Waveforms.
Envelope generators, ADSR (envelope for amplitude), Env (envelope for filter and other parameters), LFO (low frequency generator).
Concepts of the operation of the Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release parameters.
Practical use of Built in effects.
Chorus, Phaser, Bitcrusher.
Finding the Bass Sound.
4. The Melody MIXER.
Melodic Instruments.
Groups of channels in the mixer.
Mixing.
6. Panorama, volume.
Volume.
Depth.
Psychoacoustics.
The concept of phase and antiphase Stereo.
Expanders (Stereo Enhancer), Phaser.
Chorus.
The concept of dynamic range.
The device and operation of dynamic processing processors: Waves C1.
C4.
Limiter L2.
Attack, Trigger Threshold, Release.
The scope of application of compressors.
Sidechain, application.
Common mistakes.
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