MUS. 292 - Sound Creation: Sampl & Synth

MUS. 292 Sound Creation: Sampling and Synthesis

Create original sounds for composition, live performance, and sound effects. Fully utilize the technical and artistic potential of synthesizers and samplers. Study the nature of musical instruments and environmental sounds. From an historical as well as a technical perspective, analyze synthesized and sampled sounds found in experimental and popular music. Specific synthesis techniques covered include: analog modular synthesis, FM synthesis, additive synthesis, granular synthesis and physical modeling.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
  • Lecture hours/semester: 32-36
  • Lab hours/semester: 48-54
  • Homework hours/semester: 64-72
Prerequisites: MUS. 290
Corequisites: None
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC
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College of San Mateo

Department: Music

Number of Units: 3


This description is for the Fall 2024 term