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Digital DJ Performance Techniques 3 Credits MUC137, Section 33649 Scottsdale Community College, Department of Music Fall 2016 (September 1st to December 15, 2016) No Class on Major Holidays Mentioned Thursday Evenings 6:30PM - 9:10PM (Room MB-136 and Room MB-138) Instructors: Steven Chung (DJ Tranzit)(
[email protected]) Blake Smith (DJ Ascension) (
[email protected]) and Recommended DVD (Available at SCC Bookstore): Scratch: A Film by Doug Prey by Doug Prey (Palm Pictures, 2001). Also Recommended: Students bring laptop with Serato Scratch Live (free at serato.com), Traktor Scratch Pro, or Pioneers Rekordbox DJ Software installed to class. Note: (Serato Users) Be sure to select the Rane SL-4 hardware for software installation. Headphones. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to: Demonstrate how to use a computer software interface such as Serato Scratch Live, Traktor Scratch Pro, Pioneer Rekordbox, as well as a “control” device in order to perform as a DJ. This includes MIDI and Serato Video (formerly “Video-SL“). Students should have an introductory understanding of Pioneer’s Rekordbox DJ software and industry standard Pioneer CDJ’s and industry standard mixers such as Pioneers DJM 900 series and Allen & Heath Xone 92 mixers. Attendance You should treat the time allotted for this class like a job (DJ residency). This means that you must come to class, including the period scheduled for the final exam. To avoid being marked absent, you should be prompt and not leave early. It is your responsibility to sign the attendance sheet. Take limited breaks at your own discretion. Instructors may drop students with four or more unexcused absences. If you plan to miss a class, inform me (either in person or via e-mail). Assume personal responsibility for missed lecture notes and assignments. In accordance with the Music Department at SCC, an attendance policy will be enforced as follows: 2 absences = -10 points/1 letter grade 3 absences = -20 points/2 letter grades 4 absences = -30 points/Automatic failure and withdrawal from class 2 tardies or early dismissals = 1 absence Grading Attendance/Participation: Mid-term Exam: (20% Written Test and 15% Hands-On Test) Final Exam:
30% 35% 35%
Statement of Civility Instructors at SCC are expected to be professional, courteous, respectful, and empathic to students - Begin and end class on time - Be prepared for each class session - Provide academic feedback and grade assignments in a timely manner - Be available for individual consultation - Clarify assignments and inform students of any adjustments to the class schedule Students are expected to be reflective, courteous, respectful, and emphatic to classmates, instructors, and other College staff assisting in your learning - Be in class and be on time - Be prepared for class sessions - Participate in class activities - Follow instructions and complete assignments - Keep up with and turn in assignments - Put forth your best effort - Ask questions when you don’t understand - Maintain knowledge of your grade status - Contact instructor immediately about concerns or situations that interfere with your success in class - Comply with policies in the College catalog and student handbook Academic Support Services These services are free to registered students: Writing Center (LC 379) M-Th: 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM Fridays: 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM Counseling Services (SC-108) M-Th: 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM Fridays: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM If you have a specific physical, psychiatric, or learning disability and require academic accommodations, please contact the Disability Resources & Services office located in SC-144. You will need to provide appropriate documentation of your disability. Please contact DRS at 480-423-6517. SCC General Education Statement General Education enhances students’ abilities in critically analyzing and effectively communicating in Written, Oral, Visual, and Numerical form. General Education is WOVeN through the curriculum and cocurricular experiences at Scottsdale Community College. WOVen: General education enhances students’ abilities in critically analyzing information and ideas and effectively communicating in Written, Oral, Visual, and Numerical form. General Education is WOVen through the curriculum at Scottsdale Community College. Labs This class is part lecture and part lab, which means that no specific lab dates are scheduled.
Schedule Note: This schedule may change depending on class needs.
Weeks One Introduction to class/syllabus, instructor(s), goals, expectations, answer questions. What is a “digital DJ?” Serato, Traktor Scratch Pro, Rekord Box DJ, CDJs, DJ Mixers etc. I.
Digital Media A. Media Types 1. CDS 2. USB Sticks 3. SD Media Cards 4. External Hard drives (HDD Vs. SSD) B. Digital Audio Formats 1. Wavs 2. Aiff 3. Mp3 C. Organizing Music 1. iTunes Organization 2. Hard Drive Organization
Week Two through Three II. Introduction to Serato Scratch Live (Overview) III. Serato v. other digital DJ programs such as Traktor Scratch Pro, and Rekordbox DJ IV. Installing Serato A. Software B. Hardware/Connections V. Calibrating Serato/Set-up VI. Loading/Playing Tracks A. B. C. D.
Control Record Control CD Waveform Display Other
VII. Serato Scratch Live Modes A. Absolute Mode B. Relative Mode C. Internal Mode
VIII. Organizing Music within Serato A. B. C. D. E.
Crates/Library “Smart” Crates Searching Cue Points History
IX. Additional Set-up A. Vinyl scroll sensitivity B. Read iTunes library C. Track end warning D. Play from start E. Reverse vinyl scroll F. Auto fill overviews G. Allow file removal H. Show all file types I. Show pitched BPM J. Rescan ID3 tags K. Maximum screen updates (per second) L. Track start offset M. USB audio buffer size N. USB dropout indicator O. Build overviews P. Drift compensation X. Advanced Techniques A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H.
Performing in Internal Mode only (no decks) Performing with only one deck Swapping DJ’s/laptops Recording mixes EFX (Effects) Sampler MIDI calibration/Human Interface Device (HID) Mode Serato Video (Video-SL)
Week Four through Five I. Introduction to Native Instruments Traktor Scratch Pro II. Traktor Scratch Pro vs. other digital DJ programs such as Serato, and Rekordbox DJ III. Installing Traktor A. Software B. Hardware/Connections IV. Calibrating Traktor / Set-up / Preferences
V. User Interface/ Layout A. Overall Layout Design 1. Track Decks 2. Cue Points / Looping Menus 3. Browser Window 4. Main Playlist Window 5. FX Section B. Internal Mixer 1. Layout 2. Settings 3. Controllers / Midi Mapping VI. Loading/Playing Tracks A. B. C. D.
Control Record Control CD Waveform Display Other
VII. Pioneers Rekordbox DJ Software Modes A. Absolute Mode B. Relative Mode C. Internal Mode VIII. Organizing Music within Traktor Scratch Pro A. B. C. D. E.
Crates/Library “Smart” Crates Searching Cue Points History
IX. FX Overview A. Types of FX B. Using FX C. FX Controllers / Midi Mapping
Week Six VIII. Traktor Stem Files and Midi Controllers ***Midterm Review***
Week Seven ***Midterm Exam: Serato Scratch Live, Traktor Scratch Pro, Rekordbox DJ “Hands-On” Test*** ***Midterm Exam: Written Test***
Week Eight I. Introduction to Pioneer CDJs (CDJ 200s, 800s, 1000s, 2000s) A. Functionality B. CD vs. SD Card vs. USB sticks II.
Introduction to Pioneer Record Box A. User Interface / Layout 1. Track Players 2. Loop Section 3. Cue Point Section 4. Memory Section 2. Browser Windows 4. Main Playlist Window B. Preferences C. Loading / Auditioning Tracks D. Organizing Tracks 1. Playlists 2. Sync Tab
Weeks Nine through Ten I. Introduction to Industry Standard Mixers A. Pioneer DJM 900NXS and 900NXS2 1. Setup 2. Layout 3. Functions 4. Filter/ FX B. Allen & Heath Xone 92 1. Setup 2. Layout 3. Functions 4. Filter
Weeks Eleven through Thirteen I. Introduction to Pioneer Rekordbox DJ Software A. Packages 1. Standard 2. DVS Control 3. Video 4. Subscription Vs. Purchase II. Rekordbox DJ vs. other digital DJ programs such as Serato, and Traktor Scratch Pro III. Installing Pioneer Rekordbox DJ Software A. Downloading and Installing Software B. Hardware/Connections IV. Calibrating Pioneer Rekordbox DJ Software A. Set-up and Preferences V. Loading/Playing Tracks A. B. C. D.
Control Record Control CD Waveform Display Other
VI. Pioneer Rekordbox DJ Software Modes A. Absolute Mode B. Relative Mode C. Internal Mode VII. Organizing Music within Rekordbox DJ A. B. C. D. E.
Crates/Library “Smart” Crates Searching Cue Points History
VIII. Advanced Techniques A. Performing in Internal Mode only (no decks) B. Performing with only one deck C. Swapping DJ’s/laptops D. Recording mixes E. EFX (Effects) F. Sampler G. MIDI mapping H. Human Interface Device (HID) Mode IX. Additional Set-up
Week Fourteen I. Introduction to Branding and Imaging II. Branding yourself as a DJ A. Image / Press Pictures B. Custom Logo C. Website D. Social Media E. Genre Specific / Audience F. DJ Names
III. Marketing yourself as a DJ A. Social Media 1. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter 2. Professional Networks (Linkdin) 3. Soundcloud, hearthis.com Mixcloud IV. Types of Events A. Clubs B. Bars C. Festivals D. Private Events E. Corporate Events F. Weddings ***Review for Finals***
Week Fifteen ***Final Exam***
Classroom Policies/Professional Atmosphere Digital DJ Performance Techniques MUC137 Department of Music, Scottsdale Community College I have read and understand the policies for this class: Course__MUC137__
Section# 33649
Semester/Year____Fall 2016______
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