Sound Design for Electronic Performance

MTEC-312

This course offers the student a comprehensive survey of sound synthesis, sampling and loop creation techniques available to the electronic performer. Students will develop foundational knowledge of sound synthesis as well as practical skills that can be immediately applied to their performance practice using the powerful instruments and effects available in Ableton Live. The course will also explore ways that realtime control gestures interact with electronic instruments and effects. Projects will emphasize developing a student’s unique sonic voice as a live performer.

Credits
2
Prerequisites
MTEC-213, SW-281, or EP-225
Required Of
None
Electable By
All B.M. and P.D. students
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Location
Boston
Department
ELPD
Course Chair
Michele Darling
Taught By
Courses may not be offered at the listed locations or taught by the listed faculty for every semester. Consult my.berklee.edu to find course information for a specific semester.