Synths, Samplers and Drum Machines

4.0 credits

This course is intended to provide students with a basic understanding of electronic synthesizers, digital samplers and drum machines and their use in the creation of music such as Hip Hop/Rap, Pop, EDM, and Hybrid music production, while gaining practical, hands-on experience with their functionality and design. Demonstrations and hands-on experience in the new state of the art Synthesizer Lab housing over (25) synthesizers will enable each student to gain a strong working knowledge of these instruments. Students will develop sound creation techniques and critical listening skills to enable informed analysis of their own projects and projects made by others. Student competencies will be demonstrated in projects using both hardware and software throughout the semester.