Cape Audio College - Electronic music producers course

Electronic Music Programmers course

The purpose of the "EMP" Course at Cape Audio College is for the student to acquire the skills to utilize the latest professional software programs available, to create and program music of any genre in such a way that it has a cutting edge, is original and has an impact on the target market.

The student will be guided through the vital steps in digital music creation, including: Sequencing, Synthesis, sampling, and sound manipulation.

Take your programming skills to the next level and learn how to pull the whole project together for final release. Advanced techniques will be acquired in Digidesign's Pro-Tools, Propellerhead's Reason, Rebirth, and Recycle.

The "EMP" Course gives you the availability of loads of practical experience with the most up to date, state of the art, computer based recording and music programming tools. Turn the idiosyncrasies of digital technology into a medium on which to paint sound pictures that leave a lasting impression.

New Rudimentals material

Our resident experts here at the Cape Audio College are currently recording new material for one of SA's leading Ska bands the Rudimentals. You can see the Gallery here. Read More

Studio Gallery
Our 13 state of the art studios will ensure your development in the technical field of sound engineering. This truly is the most well equiped training facility in the country. Have a look for yourself.

Guest Speakers

During the EMP course we invite top industry professionals to share their experiences in workshops focusing on the practical application of theory to the real world industry.

EMP Topics Include:

Software
Cubase SX,
Reason,
Ableton Live.
Pro Tools,
Rebirth,
Recycle

Hardware
Samplers,
Drum machines,
Sequencers,
Hard Drives,
Sound Modules

MIDI
Integration,
Controllers,
Automation,
Channels,
Programs

Synthesis
Waveforms,
Oscillators,
LFO's, Filters,
Modulation, CV

Samplers
Digitization,
Layers,
Keyzones,
Loops,
Harware vs. Software

FX Processing
Time Stretch,
Pitch, Reverb,
Delay, Chorus,
Flange, Tremelo

Music Styles
Hip Hop,
Electro,
Trance,
House,
Dub,
Pop etc.

Background
Analogue Devices,
History,
Artists and their Music

Course Duration
4 Months – Starting

28-02-2011 to 27-06-2011
25-07-2011 to 21-11-2011

Lecture Times:
Lectures will be held Monday Afternoons from 13H30 to 17H00.

Studio Time:
Workstations may be booked in 3hour sessions.

Course Structure:
On each attendance day a theory lecture will be presented for 3 ½ hours. For the remaining time students will be involved in various practical tasks in the E-Labs.