Course
MIDI, VST, Sampling and Sound Synthesis
Registration is now open! Secure your place now.
Master Sound Design Tools and Add a New Dimension to Your Music
Explore the creative possibilities of sound synthesis, sampling and MIDI technology. Learn how to create, manipulate and control sounds using synthesisers, samplers and virtual instruments, applying these technologies to the process of music creation and production.
42 Hours
2 December to 11 January 2027
Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm
Number of Trainees
Maximum 4
Contents
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An Introduction to Synthesis, Sampling and MIDI
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- Historical origins and technological development;
- The impact of these technologies on the music industry.
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Sound synthesis
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- Definition, function and architecture of synthesisers;
- Electroacoustic principles;
- Oscillators, filters, amplifiers, LFOs and envelope generators (VCO, VCF, VCA, LFO, EG);
- Automation and modulation;
- Methods of synthesis: subtractive, additive, FM and granular.
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Sampling
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- Definition and applications of sampling;
- Architecture and operation of samplers;
- Samples, Zones, Groups, Instruments and Multi-Instruments;
- Different techniques for using samples in the context of music creation.
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MIDI
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- MIDI language and protocols;
- Connecting and configuring equipment;
- Controlling synthesisers and samplers.
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Practical application
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- Exercises in sound creation and manipulation;
- Use of virtual tools;
- Analysis and development of musical projects.
Trainers
Resources and Equipment
- A room equipped with individual workstations in an Apple environment;
- Zipmix Studio and Coalman Recordings Sound Studios
- Audio Editing and Mastering Studio Control Room
- Dedicated audio interfaces
- Arturia KeyLab, MicroLab, and M-Audio MIDI keyboards
- Ableton Push 2 MIDI controllers, AKAI APC mini e Behringer FCB1010
- Yamaha CP88 Electric Piano
- Arturia MiniBrute and MatrixBrute synthesisers; Arturia MiniFreak and MicroFreak; Yamaha’s Reface range – CP, DX, CS and YC models; Behringer Model D; Novation Bass Station II
- Arturia DrumBrute Rhythm Box
- Numark PT-01 Scratch Turntable
- Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol DJ controller
- Behringer X32 Mixing Table, with JBL Top’s and Subwoofer’s and The Box Pro Monition, DI’s
- 15 microphones for various recording formats
- Software Ableton Live, Analog Lab, DRC, Pro Tools, Waves Gold Bundle, Ozone.zone
Portfolio
Payment Terms
To enrol in this Short Course, you must make an initial payment to confirm your place.
The remaining amount can be divided into instalments agreed between you and the school. Full payment must be completed by the end of the course.
Course Fee
462€
Special Discounts (not cumulative):
7,5%
427,35€
ETIC_ community discount Immediate cash payment
5%
438,90 €
ETIC _community discount
5%
438,90 €
General Public Discount for Immediate Payment
Certification
A Certificate of Participation from ETIC_Algarve will be awarded to participants who achieve the minimum objectives of the course.
Are you interested?
Make a non-binding pre-registration.