Computers and music
COM-418 / 6 crédits
Enseignant:
Langue: Anglais
Remark: Pas donné en 2024-25
Summary
In this class we will explore some of the fundamental ways in which the pervasiveness of digital devices has completely revolutionized the world of music in the last 40 years, both from the point of view of production and recording, and from the point of view of listening and distribution.
Content
- review of digital signal processing: discrete-time signals, spectral analysis, digital filters
- audio measurement standards; A/D and D/A converters; oversampling; sigma-delta
- audio compression; the MP3 standard
- digital synthesizers: oscillators, FM synthesis, samplers
- fundamentals of time-frequency analysis; pitch shifting; time stretching; vocoder
- music production; equalization, compression, reverb
- notions of balancing and mastering; the MIDI and VST standards
- nonlinear system modeling
- deep learning in audio processing
Keywords
DSP, computer music, digital audio
Learning Prerequisites
Recommended courses
Signals and systems, Python, C++
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Describe the fundamental techniques in digital audio recording and production
- Be able to avoid unwanted artifacts in sound recording and compression
- Recognize the typical acoustic footprint of classic synthesizers and audio effects
- Write working signal processing code to synthesize sounds and process audio
- Write code that interfaces to existing equipment via industry-standard protocols
Transversal skills
- Access and evaluate appropriate sources of information.
- Summarize an article or a technical report.
- Write a scientific or technical report.
- Demonstrate a capacity for creativity.
Teaching methods
lectures
Expected student activities
- Attending lectures
- Writing code samples
- Solving exercises
- Read technical papers
Assessment methods
Mini-projects and/or final exam
Supervision
Office hours | Yes |
Assistants | Yes |
Forum | Yes |
Dans les plans d'études
- Semestre: Printemps
- Forme de l'examen: Oral (session d'été)
- Matière examinée: Computers and music
- Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 1 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Printemps
- Forme de l'examen: Oral (session d'été)
- Matière examinée: Computers and music
- Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 1 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Printemps
- Forme de l'examen: Oral (session d'été)
- Matière examinée: Computers and music
- Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 1 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Printemps
- Forme de l'examen: Oral (session d'été)
- Matière examinée: Computers and music
- Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 1 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Printemps
- Forme de l'examen: Oral (session d'été)
- Matière examinée: Computers and music
- Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 1 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Printemps
- Forme de l'examen: Oral (session d'été)
- Matière examinée: Computers and music
- Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 1 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Printemps
- Forme de l'examen: Oral (session d'été)
- Matière examinée: Computers and music
- Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 1 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Printemps
- Forme de l'examen: Oral (session d'été)
- Matière examinée: Computers and music
- Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 1 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Printemps
- Forme de l'examen: Oral (session d'été)
- Matière examinée: Computers and music
- Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 1 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
Semaine de référence
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Légendes:
Cours
Exercice, TP
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