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Music & Sound Design


Learning how to setup music as well as play and design sounds can really enhance your digital media presence for any project.

  1. Hookup various peripherals (audio adapter, speakers, digital piano (midi-controller), and microphone.

  2. We will learn how to setup your Mac

  3. Get started with three digital audio workstations (DAW's).

  4. Teach ourselves music within MuseScore.

Below learn music & sound design with Christopher.

Music & Sound Design Courses

Learn music & sound design with Christopher.

A: Music Peripherals

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Connect your gear.

B: Mac Setup

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Setup your Mac.

C: Digital Audio Workstation

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Dive right in.


Step A1: Music Peripherals

Peripherals Preparation

  1. First, make a list of items you want to connect to your Mac.

  2. You could make a recording booth with a microphone to your Mac.

  3. You could add a digital piano with a microphone together to create a digital audio workstation (DAW).

  4. You will want to add monitor speakers to your audio interface setup.

  5. Keyboard and mouse are also necessary to use the Mac properly.

  6. A webcam (or your phone) is also helpful, but most iMacs or Macbook Pro laptops come with built in webcam (optional).

Add music peripherals to your Mac.

Peripherals Overview

Here are a few things you will need.

Mics & Peripherals

Adding a microphone is handy.

Step A2: Adding a Mic

Let's Talk About Microphones

You will want to record your voice, external instruments if you play them, and a midi-controller that affects your digital audio workstation.

Mic Overview

A few things you need to know.

Types of Mics

Two types of microphones.

XLR Microphones

A more robust mic setup.

Dongle Factor

Just to keep things interesting.

Storage Media

Microphones and storage media.