Audio Software

• 26 hrs pc labs

The aim of the course is to introduce students in the form of computer exercises to work with the most widely used software for editing, production and mastering of audio recordings.
After course completion, students are to:
- record and edit audio files in common audio editing software
- perform mastering in common audio editing software
- record and edit audio files in common audio production software
- use an integrated mixer and audio engine in common audio production software
- record and edit MIDI data in common audio production software
- apply off-line effects and real-time effects in common audio production and audio editing software
- use automation and remote control of parameters and functions in common audio production software
- master computer-aided audio production
- edit audio track of multimedia of various formats

Knowledge of the structure of the mixing consoles, principles of non-destructive editing of audio files, principles of hard disk recording, sound file formats and basic knowledge of MIDI protocol and computer notation are required.

The credit is awarded for the submission of two individual works in the audio editing and production software. The minimal scope of the elaboration of particular individual projects are specified by a regulation issued by the guarantor of the course and updated for every academic year.
It is obligatory to work through all computer exercises in regular or alternative terms to complete the course. Other forms of checked instruction are specified by a regulation issued by the guarantor of the course and updated for every academic year.