Music C&Mdiploma

I've had a good few lessons using logic pro. The first lesson, we just messed around using the different tools and effects and getting used to the program. We wern't actually set a certain task to do. This was a useful lesson though because i found it the best way to get used to it.

Next Sam focused on making a drum beat. He showed us all the different effects, and time codes. He showed us how each different genre of music followed a basic pattern. We then had to make our own.

Here is a video of my final drum pattern

In the next weeks lesson we had to do chord sequencing using minor and major chords. We then had to build a bass line up using the root notes of the chords.

Here Is the chords i used Cmajor, Cminor, Dminor and Bminor. I then built a bass line around these chords.

Here's the bass line that i used. I did break a few rules but sometimes going up or down a note from the root chord notes however this was only to manipulate the sound so it sounded "right."

Today we had a lesson with Sam learning all about microphones, and their different types and uses. It was very interesting and is good for reference for future recording sessions. Here's what i found out....

You can get 2 types of microphones, condenser or dynamic. Both are used for different things. The condenser microphone, which is used for my quieter things, such as percussion or voice.  It needs to be played through 48volts. A dynamic microphone is used for louder sounds such as amps and snare drums and is much less sensitive.

Microphone Types-

   Shure SM57 is a dynamic microphone. It has a cardioid polar pattern. It is popularly used for the electric guitar and snare drum, and is widely used for live performances. 
The Shure SM57 (above)

  Beyerdynamic M201 is a dynamic microphone. It has a hypercardioid polar pattern. It is popular with percussion and acoustic instruments. It is also used widely used for recording and instrumental reinforcement.

   

The Beyerdynamic M201 (above)

The AKG D112 is a dynamic microphone. This microphone is extremely popular for low frequency instruments such as bass guitar. It also has a worldwide reputation as the best kick drum mic ever made. It has a cardioid polar pattern, with a large diaphragm built in a bass cavity. 

The AKG D112 microphone (above)

  The electrovoice RE20 is a dynamic microphone with a cardioid polar pattern. It is known as a heavy duty microphone as an internal shock mount eliminates vibration induced noise. It is used widely for vocals, especial males, and also makes a nice sound for heavier electric instruments, such as guitars and drum kits.

   

The Electrovoice RE20 (above)

The AKG C451 is a condenser microphone. It is popularly used for percussion and over head a drum kit. It also makes a great recording microphone for piano. It has a cardioid polar pattern and makes better use for stereo recording.

 

The AKG C451 (above)

  AKG C1000 is a condenser microphone. It has a polar pattern converted, and can be changed from cardioid to hypercardioid. This microphone is good for vocal, improving the clarity of speech. It also add definition to all instrumental sounds and can be used over a wide range of instruments.  

SE electronics SE1 is a condenser microphone with a cardioid polar pattern.  These mics are not so good for lower bass frequencys but have ahd good reports for light acoustic instruments. The are one of the cheaper microphone on the market yet have a very hight quality.

The M audio solaris is a condenser microphone. It has a large diaphram and is great for vocals. It has a cardioid and  a omnidirectional polar pattern. This microphone has been designed for project and proffesional studio recordings.