CCSMT7 Compose audio material using software instruments and samples
Overview
This standard is about composing audio material using software instruments and samples on digital audio workstations (DAWs). Material might be music or other outputs and needs to be composed so that it meets the requirements of the brief.
This includes identifying when to use software instruments and when to use samples, operating software instruments to compose material, identifying and accessing samples, mixing down, synchronising, editing and balancing material and backing up and transporting files.
This standard is for recording engineers and programmers who compose material using software instruments and samples.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
confirm that equipment and software are set up, configured and working as required
identify aspects of material that can be created using software instruments and when the use of samples would improve outputs
use menus, functions and features of software in line with software developers’ instructions
use software instruments to compose required material
identify samples that meet the requirements of the brief
obtain samples with appropriate copyright clearances
mix down and synchronise material from software instruments and samples to produce a cohesive output
edit material to meet time and quality requirements
make adjustments to achieve the required sound quality
produce a balanced stereo mix of composed material
compose material that complies with performance protocols and meets the requirements of the brief
use appropriate storage media to backup and transport files
work in line with health and safety requirements for safe listening at all times
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand:
how to set up equipment and software instruments including headphones, monitor systems, MIDI sequencers, audio connectors
the capacities of the software and hardware involved
how equipment, instruments and technology can enhance own music making and improve creative outcomes
the characteristics and capabilities of any instruments or voices that will perform the music
the styles and musical forms and conventions in performance or composition of chosen genre
how to use relevant composing techniques effectively
how to use appropriate elements of musical organisation in own work
how to use appropriate composition and performance protocols relevant to area of specialisation
how to recognise intervals, chords, scales and chord progressions commonly used in selected styles
how to operate software instruments for required processes including composing, recording, play back, synthesising, sequencing, synchronising, controlling multiple channels simultaneously
sources of samples and procedures for complying with the copyright requirements for their use
how software instruments and samples work alongside each other and the implications and considerations of using each
how to use critical listening skills to identify required adjustments
the content of the project brief
computerised file structures and computer network storage systems
the reasons for data backup policies
how to use storage media to secure data
health and safety principles of safe listening, including safeguards against hearing loss
CCSMT7 Compose audio material using software instruments and samples
Overview
This standard is about composing audio material using software instruments and samples on digital audio workstations (DAWs). Material might be music or other outputs and needs to be composed so that it meets the requirements of the brief.
This includes identifying when to use software instruments and when to use samples, operating software instruments to compose material, identifying and accessing samples, mixing down, synchronising, editing and balancing material and backing up and transporting files.
This standard is for recording engineers and programmers who compose material using software instruments and samples.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand: