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Digital Music Production in Protools 7 vs. Logic 8 |
contact |
Douglas Nottingham (Glendale Community College) doug.nottingham@gcmail.maricopa.edu |
college(s) |
Glendale Community College |
discipline(s) |
Audio Production Technology- specifically Electronic Music (MTC191/192) and Digital Audio (MUC111) |
summary |
This project examined how digital audio workstation (DAW) applications focus and affect the artists’ creative process. For this comparative study, 2 industry standard applications were used in the composition, recording, editing, production, mixing, and mastering of creative projects. |
details |
This project examined how particular digital audio workstation (DAW) applications focus and affect the artists’ creative process. For this study, Protools 7.4.2 and Logic Studio 8 (two industry standard applications) each were used in composition, recording, editing, production, mixing, and mastering. Work was done in the GCC Electronic Music Lab and with the labs mobile laptop recording gear in various off-campus locations. While added expertise with the operation of the applications was the focus of Summer 1, application of this acquired and refined knowledge to creative processes was the focus of Summer 2 Several tutorial recordings were the end result. These end products, however, were not the primary goal. In the process of completion, the attained goal was a subjective comparative study between the two DAW applications and their respective strengths and weaknesses in particular production tasks. The observed results will be used in the future to facilitate informed production decisions and to share these findings with students and colleagues. ------------------------------------------------------------ Outcomes: In a paragraph or two describe what worked well. Did you accomplish your objective(s)? Were you able to complete your summer project as written? If not, what did you modify and why? What did not go as well as expected, if anything? Were there any surprises? Note: Use the questions as guides for your outcomes. Do not include detailed list of workshops attended, speakers who presented, or a list of items you have seen, heard, or read. ------------------------------------------------------------ The basic premise of this comparative study worked well, although it became clear from the onset of the project that more initial training was required in the Logic 8 application. The investigator has many years experience in the Protools application but more time was needed to get “up to speed’” in Logic 8. An ancillary funded professional growth class aided in this regard, as did additional study and conference with colleagues and industry professionals. The project was modified to facilitate more time in a variety or tutorial projects so that every aspect of each application could be address and compared. The resultant revelation was that as the investigation produced increased acumen in Logic, I found myself more inclined to use it in subsequent creative projects (though I am a comparative novice), as opposed to using Protools application (in which I consider myself an expert). To contradict the cliché, you can teach an old dog new tricks. ------------------------------------------------------------ Professional Growth: Your own professional growth is a large part of your project. Your professional growth is important to you, your students, your college, and possibly other colleagues. How did project affect you professionally? What skills did you learn? What environments were you working in and how might your summer project influence your teaching or other responsibilities? Did you gain a different perspective? Was it professionally valuable for you? ------------------------------------------------------------ My professional growth this summer regarding DAW applications was substantial. I acquired a depth of knowledge and concomitant confidence and skill that will positively impact my effectiveness as both a creative artist and an arts educator. At various points in the project, I was able to look at the recording process from the perspective of a technologist, a performer, an engineer, composer, an arranger, a producer and a mastering engineer. Though difficult to assess objectively, this experience will enlighten my subsequent personal artistry and all my teaching in the Audio Production Program at GCC. At GCC, the college’s technology vision states, “GCC will be recognized for its excellence in technology, and will provide high quality service, support, communication, and learning opportunities on new, relevant technology.” Additionally, the GCC technology strategic goals seek to “provide a technology environment that optimizes creativity and excellence.” Finally, the technology guiding principles state that “GCC embraces the use of technology to support teaching excellence, innovation, communication and collaboration and that GCC Technology resources will facilitate, inspire and encourage creativity among all users.” This summer project has provided an invaluable aid to the pursuit of these lofty visions, goals and principles. ------------------------------------------------------------ Dissemination: How will you share this information with your colleagues, department, students, or college? ------------------------------------------------------------ My increased background and skill set has already had a considerable impact on our department and campus. The curriculums for the Electronic Music and DAW sequences have evolved this semester as the result of data and content knowledge gained via this summer project. The installation of a new computing classroom and decisions made in that regard were greatly informed and impacted by this project. Inter- and intra-campus professional relationships have been strengthened almost daily via a dissemination of knowledge that has occurred, especially with regard to Logic 8. Finally and most importantly, the new technical and creative skills, techniques and knowledge in these applications has already been and will continue to be passed on to students in numerable classroom, laboratory and creative settings. Often students inquire as to the strengths and weaknesses of these DAW applications in regards to very specific creative tasks. This summer project has enabled this arts educator to better aid the students in making informed artistic and production choices. Note! 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Last modified: Sep-29-2008 Date created: Sep-28-2008 Visitor count: 528 Dublin Core Metadata record  This package is included in the Faculty Professional Growth Summer Project Reports special collection. |
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