Music 45: MUS 45 Syllabus

Music 45, Spring 2004

Dr. Daniel Koppelman

"Software Synthesizers"

This year's topic is "Software Synthesizers." We will explore a variety of musical applications which reside in software: synthesizers, samplers, effects processors, etc. Conceptual matter regarding digital audio and synthesizer design will also be covered.

Class will meet Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00 - 12:50 PM in the Seminar Room of the Music Library. Class meetings will consist of lecture/demonstrations and review of assignments. There will be no tests. Grades will be based on weekly assignments (25%), a final creative project (50%), and attendance/participation (25%).

Course text:
Aiken, Jim. Software Synthesizers. San Francisco: Backbeat Books, 2003.
Seminar Room Policies

- Absolutely no food or drink at any time.

- Always enter your session in the Log Book.

- Normal the board when you're finished.

- Lock the 'cage' when you're finished with your session.

- Never leave the 'cage' unlocked (even if you're just taking a 'comfort break').

- You must present an ID card to obtain the key to the 'cage.'

- Weekly sign-up sheets will be posted the Friday before each week. If you are not present by ten minutes after the time of your sign-up, you forfeit your entire block of time.