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MUSTC 154 Synthesizers: Modular & FM

Minimum Units: 3
Maximum Units: 3
Introducing creative sound design using a modular synthesis construction program to demonstrate underlying theory. Subtractive, modular and FM synths will be explained, using oscillators, EGs, filters and dynamic modulation controls. Creative sound design w/ modular synthesis software. Concepts of modular and FM synthesis.
Prerequisite Required: MUSTC 151  with a grade of P or 2.0 or better, or instructor permission.
Add Consent: Not Required
Drop Consent: Not Required
Grading System: Student option grading
Course Typically Offered: Winter
Course Learning Outcomes:
  • Describe, explain and utilize subtractive analog-style synthesizers for creative sound design.
  • Describe, explain and utilize FM synthesizers for creative sound design.
  • Create modular (subtractive) and FM synth sounds according to a given specification; interpret production requests to execute desired modifications to electronic instrument sounds.
  • Construct and describe a software synthesizer containing subtractive and FM elements using a modular application.
  • Explain the history of modular subtractive and FM synthesis.

This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer


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