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As accessibility to personal home studios has increased, the Preparatory Computer Music Department is pleased to offer Pro Tools recording classes. Group classes are designed to guide students from an introduction to MIDI to an understanding of the techniques required for recording studio production. Classes will be taught using a Mac computer running Pro Tools 10. Students will be required to purchase their own Pro Tools software using their own home computers to complete homework assignments. Please visit www.peabody.jhu.edu/preparatory/departments/computermusic for options on where to purchase academic priced software. Curriculum includes MIDI, basic microphone techniques, mixing, plug-ins (i.e. compressors, EQ, delay, reverb), and home studio setup. Later in the semester, students will create/record their own songs. (Depending on skill level/interest, class may use the book Pro Tools 101 Official Courseware). Each week, students will be asked as homework to mix an instructor provided session file or assemble a new song. Class length will be 60 minutes for four or more students, or adjusted to 45 minutes for three students, or 30 minutes for two students. Minimum of two students. Prerequisites: -Comfortable using a computer,installing software, creating/playing mp3 files. -Patience to work through various technical problems that will enevitably be encountered in a home studio. -Internet access is highly recommended so you can search internet forums for tech support when needed. Supplies needed in your home studio: Pro Tools 10 software (and an iLOK for software authorizations) Computer of recent vintage (Mac or PC), preferably a laptop MIDI-capable (piano style) keyboard (preferably with USB input. Or, if keyboard is older, may also need MIDI cables). Blank CDs and /or Flash Drive to bring in homework Later in Semester: mic, cable, headphones and decent speakers.