1. V-Cert Music Technology
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2. Unit 01 - Set up and operate a digital audio workstation
The learner will:
1 Be able to set up a digital audio workstation
The learner can:
1.1 Select and launch appropriate sequencing software
1.2 Connect peripheral MIDI hardware to a computer using appropriate interfaces
1.3 Connect audio sources to a computer using appropriate interfaces
1.4 Configure software preferences to correctly route MIDI inputs and outputs
1.5 Configure software preferences to correctly route audio inputs and outputs
Unit Hours = =15

3. Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)
1.1 Select and launch appropriate sequencing software.
Pass - Candidates select and launch appropriate sequencing software.
Merit - Candidates demonstrate critical understanding in the selection and launching of appropriate sequencing software.
Distinction - Candidates demonstrate originality and fluency in the selection and launching of appropriate sequencing software.

4. Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)
A Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) is a computer programme that allows user to create, record and produce music.
I have looked into 3 DAW’s that are common used within the music industry.
Logic Pro
Cubase
Garage Band

5. I then created my own folder to save any work
Select GarageBand
Select New Project
Select Piano
Select Choose
Select Piano
I then named my work
I then created my own folder to save any work
I then set my Tempo, Signature and Key for my piece
I then clicked create

6. MIDI Hardware
1.2 Connect peripheral MIDI hardware to a computer using appropriate interfaces.
Pass - Candidates can connect peripheral MIDI hardware to a computer using appropriate interfaces.
Merit - No Merit for this AC
Distinction - No Distinction for this AC

7. MIDI
1.2 Connect peripheral MIDI hardware to a computer using appropriate interfaces.
Computer – USB port
Keyboard – MIDI In
USB LEAD
MIDI LEAD
MIDI Interface -
MIDI In + Out
USB

8. Audio Source
1.3 Connect audio sources to a computer using appropriate interfaces
Pass - Candidates can connect audio sources to a computer using appropriate interfaces.
Merit - No Merit for this AC
Distinction - No Distinction for this AC

9. Audio
1.3 Connect audio sources to a computer using appropriate interfaces
Computer – USB port
Guitar
Jack lead to line in
Keyboard
Jack lead to line in
Microphone –
XLR lead to XLR port
Audio Interface

10. MIDI inputs and outputs
1.4 Configure software preferences to correctly route MIDI inputs and outputs
Pass - Candidates configure software preferences to correctly route MIDI inputs and outputs.
Merit - Candidates demonstrate critical understanding in configuring software preferences in the routing of particular MIDI inputs and outputs.
Distinction - No Distinction for this AC

11. MIDI inputs and outputs
1.4 Configure software preferences to correctly route MIDI inputs and outputs
GarageBand does not have a basic MIDI track but software instrument tracks respond to MIDI in data.
To check your MIDI input is working you need to click on preferences and select the Audio/MIDI settings. Your MIDI device will be listed when connected properly.
When GarageBand is receiving MIDI data a little star appears in the transport window.
Because GaragBand does not send MIDI out data I have researched how Logic Pro would send MIDI output data. It is in the preferences settings as seen here.

12. Audio inputs and outputs
1.5 Configure software preferences to correctly route audio inputs and outputs
Pass - Candidates configure software preferences to correctly route audio inputs and outputs.
Merit - Candidates demonstrate critical understanding in configuring software preferences in the routing of particular audio inputs and outputs.
Distinction - No Distinction for this AC

13. Audio inputs and outputs
1.5 Configure software preferences to correctly route audio inputs and outputs
To configure the Audio input and output device you need to click on preferences in GarageBand and select from the lists for output and input.
Again I researched the DAW Logic Pro. By choosing preferences you get similar options for your audio settings.

14. Audio inputs and outputs
1.5 Configure software preferences to correctly route audio inputs and outputs
Create a real instrument track.
With the audio track selected you can select the audio input.
The main audio output volume is controlled here on the transport bar

15. UNIT 1: TEACHER FEEDBACK
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16. UNIT 1: QUESTION & ANSWER
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