電腦音樂技巧：音訊處理與創作
Computer Music Technique: DSP and Composition
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3 10:10–11:00 | 電腦音樂技巧：音訊處理與創作 AD027（光復） 2 節連堂 |
4 11:10–12:00 |
* 根據陽明交大上課時間表所列
This is not a course based on commercial music or a specific software: 1) An overview of history of techniques, ideas, and the aesthetics of electronic music from the beginning of the 20th century through now. 2) Familiarity with basics of psychoacoustics and the basics of digital audio such as editing, multi-tracking, and mixing 3) A basic understanding of basic DSP techniques, such as additive, subtractive, and distortion synthesis; microsound; and more advanced mixing techniques 4) Learning to use a DAW (Reaper recommended – see https://whyreaper.com/) to montage and create complete computer music compositions 5) Complete reading and listening response assignments about electronic music, create smaller electronic music etudes, create two larger works of computer music, engage in classroom “writers’ workshop”type of discussions, complete both a Midterm and Final 6) Develop a deeper understanding and vocabulary for a critical understanding of electronic and computer music to enhance whatever one’s interests are – be it performance, composition, electronic music, sound design, and/or multi-media art. Or as John Cage would say, develop “Happy New Ears”!~ 7) Have fun!~
1. Open mind and ears; a willingness to engage with musical works and ideas that have historically been designed to challenge and broaden our understanding of what music is and can possibly be 2. Familiarity with basic contemporary music composition techniques and terminology 3. Enjoying making sound and music on computers or other forms of electronic music technology, such as digital audio workstations (DAWs) and electronic instruments 4. The willingness to apply oneself at a higher level to advance ones musical and artistic ability
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Lectures and demonstrations on history, aesthetics, and technologies In class listening and discussions of classic electronic music works The creation of two large scale electronic music works along with in class discussions in a “writers’workshop” manner At home reading, listening, and shorter audio assignments. (Materials to be assigned and given to students throughout the semester.)
1. Assignments 30 % 2. Creative Projects (2) 40 % 3. Exams (Midterm and Final) 20% 3. Attendance and Participation 10 %
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| 週次 | 主題 |
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| 第 1 週 | Introduction --Course outline --Course Object --Course Projects Basics of psychoacoustics and digital audio 時數：[2026-09-09]待聘(2.00) |
| 第 2 週 | Acoustics (frequency, amplitude, overtones, timbre, beating, masking, envelopes, reading spectrograms, etc) and basics of audio editing in Ocen Audio and Reaper Homework: Reading Response – Chapter 1 and 2 (Introduction, Recording technologies and early electronic music) Listening Response – Olivier Messiaen: Oraison 時數：[2026-09-16]待聘(2.00) |
| 第 3 週 | Early history of electronic music and electronic instruments Homework: Reading – Chapter 3 (New sounds and new instruments) Listening Response – Halim El-Dabh: Wire Recorder Piece and Pierre Schaeffer – Cinq études de bruits (1) Étude aux chemins de fer 時數：[2026-09-23]待聘(2.00) |
| 第 4 週 | Basic signal processing/transformation(I) -Tape Techniques: looping、Direction Change/reversal、Speed Change、Cutting and Splicing - Acoustics and Digital Audio Quiz Homework: Composition: tape technique practice Reading – Chapter 4 (The post war sonic boom) Listening – (compare and contrast) Karlheinz Stockhausen: Studie II Hugh Le Caine: Dripsody Iannis Xenakis: Concret PH 時數：[2026-09-30]待聘(2.00) |
| 第 5 週 | Basic signal processing/transformation(I) con’t Discussion of homework on basic tape technique practice Discussion of homework Listening and discussion of early electronic music pieces Homework: Edgar Varèse – Poème Èlectronique acousmatic analysis Begin Composition #1 – 30” to 45”(or more) 時數：[2026-10-07]待聘(2.00) |
| 第 6 週 | Reading – Chapter 5 (From analogue to digital) Basic signal processing/transformation(II) Listening and discussion of electronic music through the mid-1960’s SpeedChange:rit,accel.MixPaste,Normalize,Envelope,Reverb,Quick reverb,Delay Homework: composition：extend piece into at least 90”with more new techniques (mid-term project preparation) 時數：[2026-10-14]待聘(2.00) |
| 第 7 週 | Midterm Composition Project 1 in progress presentations Mid-term Project Concert(i)—discussion and preparation Listening : Pauline Oliveros: Bye Bye Butterfly Reading: John Cage: Experimental Music 時數：[2026-10-21]待聘(2.00) |
| 第 8 週 | Mid-term Composition Concert Midterm Exam 時數：[2026-10-28]待聘(2.00) |
| 第 9 週 | Basic signal processing/transformation(III) --Subtractive synthesis-1: --LP、HP、BP、BR(Notch)filterings Homework: composition： create a short “Noise Etude”(about 30”-60”) Reading – Chapter 6 (Into the mainstream) 時數：[2026-11-04]待聘(2.00) |
| 第 10 週 | Basic signal processing/transformation(III) con’t --LP、HP、BP、BR(Notch)filter Revisited --Comb filter, Cascade EQ --discussion of homework on “Noise Etude” Homework: Reading – Chapters 7 and 8 (Electronic Dance Music) Prepare presentation on technology in popular music 1960’s through early 1980’s (artists assigned in class) 時數：[2026-11-11]待聘(2.00) |
| 第 11 週 | Basic signal processing/transformation(IV) --Additive Synthesis Listening and discussion of more contemporary electronic music Homework: composition：additive synthesis practice-synthesizing sine wave “Electronic Music”(30”to 60”) Listening – Eliane Radigue Reading – Chapter 9 (Continuing the classical?) 時數：[2026-11-18]待聘(2.00) |
| 第 12 週 | Basic signal processing/transformation(IV) con’t --more DSP functions in Reaper --discussion of homework on “Electronic Music” Homework: Reading – Chapter 10 (Experimental electronica) Listening: Natasha Barrett: Red Snow 時數：[2026-11-25]待聘(2.00) |
| 第 13 週 | Basic signal processing/transformation(V) --Micro Sound --Granular Synthesis Homework: composition：granular Synthesis practice-create“Micro Sound Music”(30”to 60”) Reading – Chapter 11 (Sound Art) 時數：[2026-12-02]待聘(2.00) |
| 第 14 週 | Basic signal processing/transformation(V)con’t --discussion on“Micro Sound Music” --Multitracking techniques: panning, envelope shaping, cross-fading ,mixing Discussion of sound art and intermedia works Homework: Composition: Final Project Proposal and progress Reading – Chapter 12 (Further Connections) 時數：[2026-12-09]待聘(2.00) |
| 第 15 週 | Final Project Composition in class discussions Reading – Chapter 13 and 14 (Live electronics and Conclusions) 時數：[2026-12-16]待聘(2.00) |
| 第 16 週 | Final Exam Final Project Concert 時數：[2026-12-23]待聘(2.00) |
Nick Collins, Margaret Schedel, and Scott Wilson. Electronic Music. Cambridge University Press (2013) (ISBM 1107648173) In NYCU bookstore or online here（https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/electronic-music/4FD04D2A538AB21D7504B9CEA054DB4F） 指定文章閱讀: Relevant additional listening and reading materials will be shared throughout the semester NB: Laptop， Reaper, OcenAudio, Max/MSP(optional), Quality Headphones (will advise in class)
- 地點
- 人社三館 5 F Room 507
- 時間
- 週三 3:30 pm-5:30pm 週四 10:00am-12:00pm
- 聯絡方式
- Jacob.sudol@gmail.com