Events

Studio Mastering Tutorial

Part I – Overview of the Mastering Process (Feb. 10: 12:30pm-1:30pm)

Part II – Mastering of Participant’s Materials (Feb. 24: 12:30pm-1:30pm)

Location: MacLaurin B006/B008, University of Victoria

Ever wonder just exactly what ‘Mastering’ actually is? Does the process seem like a mystery to you?

Come out to our studio tutorial series, led by UVic’s professional recording engineer, Kirk McNally. Learn the process and techniques that a mastering engineer employs in a professional studio. Find out what is possible with the mastering process as well as the limitations. Session 1 will provide an overview of the process. Session 2 will use material brought by participants to demonstrate techniques and provide a workshop session.

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DIY MIDI Controller Workshop

February 25th from 10am-5pm

Location: Engineering/Computer Science Building 660, University of Victoria

The CMCU is offering a workshop to empower members to build their own MIDI controllers. At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will know:

• How to receive control data from analog and digital sensors and utilize to interface your own software via Max/MSP
• Basic soldering/assembling electronics circuits skills
• How to program an Arduino microprocessor (VERY useful for classes you’ll take)
• Basic MIDI knowledge and an understanding of control data
• How to build as many custom MIDI controllers you could ever want…for $free.99
• How to use basic machining tools for fabricating custom housing for your circuits, etc.
• 12th DIMENSION PORTABILITY AND TIME TRAVEL

Sign-up for this workshop will take place February 7th in B006/B008 of the MacLaurin Building at the University of Victoria from 12:30pm-2:30pm. Cost is $35 if you require an Arduino microprocessor, or free if you already own one. Please bring as many scavenged electronics as you can find!

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Ableton Live Workshop Series

Part II – Advanced Music Production in Ableton Live
February 21st from 12:30pm-2:30pm

Location: MacLaurin B006/B008, University of Victoria

A continuation of the CMCU Ableton Live Workshop Series.

Part II – Advanced Production Techniques

• Manipulating MIDI Data
• Parameter Automation
• Warping and Time Stretching
• Drum Racks & Synthesizers
• ReWire and VSTs
• Humanization Techniques
• Understanding Audio Effects, Signal Flow and Synthesis
• Introduction to MaxForLive

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Synthesis With the Buchla 200 Series Synthesizer – Guest Lecture

Postponed until Spring Semester, 2012

Location: TBA, University of Victoria

More information to come.