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MUS 162 - Beat Production I


This course serves as an introduction to the process of composing and arranging instrumental beats using MIDI controllers and Digital Audio Workstation software.

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Lab Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Construct and modify rhythmic MIDI sequences in a Digital Audio Workstation.
  2. Prepare and use audio files as loops and samples in instrumental beats.
  3. Create and record simple harmonic progressions using MIDI.
  4. Explain how copyright laws apply to sample-based music and describe the process obtaining permissions to license samples.