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The learner will: 1 Be able to set up a digital audio workstation The learner can: 1.1 Select and launch appropriate sequencing software 1.2 Connect peripheral MIDI hardware to a computer

using appropriate interfaces 1.3 Connect audio sources to a computer using

appropriate interfaces 1.4 Configure software preferences to correctly route

MIDI inputs and outputs 1.5 Configure software preferences to correctly route

audio inputs and outputs

Unit 01 - Set up and operate a digital audio workstation

Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)

1.1 Select and launch appropriate sequencing software.

Pass - Candidates select and launch appropriate sequencing software.

Merit - Candidates demonstrate critical understanding in the selection and launching of appropriate sequencing software.

Distinction - Candidates demonstrate originality and fluency in the selection and launching of appropriate sequencing software.

Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)

A Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) is a computer programme that allows user to create, record and produce music.

I have looked into 3 DAW’s that are common used within the music industry.

Logic Pro Garage Band Cubase

Select GarageBand Select New Project Select Piano

I then created my own folder to save

any work

Select ChooseSelect Piano

I then named my work

I then set my Tempo, Signature and Key for my

piece

I then clicked create

MIDI Hardware

1.2 Connect peripheral MIDI hardware to a computer using appropriate interfaces.

Pass - Candidates can connect peripheral MIDI hardware to a computer using appropriate interfaces.

Merit - No Merit for this AC

Distinction - No Distinction for this AC

MIDI 1.2 Connect peripheral MIDI hardware to a

computer using appropriate interfaces.

USB LEADMIDI LEAD

Computer – USB port

Keyboard – MIDI In

MIDI Interface - MIDI In + Out

USB

Audio Source

1.3 Connect audio sources to a computer using appropriate interfaces

Pass - Candidates can connect audio sources to a computer using appropriate interfaces.

Merit - No Merit for this AC

Distinction - No Distinction for this AC

Audio 1.3 Connect audio sources to a computer

using appropriate interfacesComputer – USB port

Audio Interface

Microphone – XLR lead to XLR

port

KeyboardJack lead to line in

GuitarJack lead to line in

MIDI inputs and outputs

1.4 Configure software preferences to correctly route MIDI inputs and outputs

Pass - Candidates configure software preferences to correctly route MIDI inputs and outputs.

Merit - Candidates demonstrate critical understanding in configuring software preferences in the routing of particular MIDI inputs and outputs.

Distinction - No Distinction for this AC

MIDI inputs and outputs 1.4 Configure software preferences to

correctly route MIDI inputs and outputsGarageBand does not

have a basic MIDI track but software instrument tracks respond to MIDI in

data.

To check your MIDI input is working you need to click on preferences and select the Audio/MIDI settings. Your MIDI device will be listed when

connected properly.

When GarageBand is receiving MIDI data a little

star appears in the transport window.

Because GaragBand does not send MIDI out data I have researched how Logic Pro would send MIDI output data. It

is in the preferences settings as seen here.

Audio inputs and outputs

1.5 Configure software preferences to correctly route audio inputs and outputs

Pass - Candidates configure software preferences to correctly route audio inputs and outputs.

Merit - Candidates demonstrate critical understanding in configuring software preferences in the routing of particular audio inputs and outputs.

Distinction - No Distinction for this AC

Audio inputs and outputs 1.5 Configure software preferences to correctly route audio inputs and outputs

To configure the Audio input and output device you need to click on preferences in GarageBand and select from the lists for output and input.

Again I researched the DAW Logic Pro. By choosing preferences you get similar options for your audio settings.

Audio inputs and outputs 1.5 Configure software preferences to correctly route audio inputs and outputs

With the audio track selected you can select the audio input.

Create a real instrument track.

The main audio output volume is controlled here on the transport bar

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UNIT 1: TEACHER FEEDBACKSet up and operate a digital audio workstation

UNIT 1: QUESTION & ANSWERSet up and operate a digital audio workstation

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