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This course introduces the basics of Digital Signal Processing and computational acoustics, motivated by the vibrational physics of real-world objects and systems. We will build from a simple mass-spring and pendulum to demonstrate oscillation, learn how to simulate those systems in the computer, and also prove that these simple oscillations behave as a sine wave. From that we move to plucked strings and struck bars, showing both solutions as combined traveling waves and combined sine wave harmonics. We continue to build and simulate more complex systems containing many vibrating objects and resonators (stringed instruments, drum, plate), and also learn how to simulate echos and room reverberation. Through this process, we will learn about digital signals, filters, oscillators, harmonics, spectral analysis, linear and non-linear systems, particle models, and all the necessary building blocks to synthesize essentially any sound. The free open-source software provided will make it possible for anyone to use physical models in their art-making, game or movie sound, or any other application.
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Below you will find an overview of the Learning Outcomes you will achieve as you complete this course.
* Understanding of sampling and digital audio, Sine waves and signals
* Understanding of various time-domain pitch/noise/silence detection algorithms
* Ability to perform Modal Analysis/Synthesis with Sine waves or Resonant filters
* Able to use various kinds of digital filters
* Understanding of basic concepts of Spectral (Fourier) Analysis
* Understanding of the wave equation and how to model it with delay lines
* Ability to use various Waveguide models for synthesis
* Understanding of Subtractive Synthesis and Voice Models
* Understanding of Statistical/particle (PHISM) models and granular synthesis
* Ability to use PHISM and granular synthesis for sound effects
* Familiarity with various application areas for physical synthesis
* Ability to use OSC and MIDI to control synthesis
Perry R. Cook is Emeritus Professor of Computer Science (also Music) at Princeton University, founding advisor/consultant to social music company SMule, and consulting professor at CalArts, Stanford CCRMA. With Dan Trueman, he co-founded the Princeton Laptop Orchestra, which received a MacArthur Digital Learning Initiative Grant in 2005. With Ge Wang, Cook is co-author of the ChucK Programming Language. His newest book is “Programming for Digital Musicians and Artists,” with Ajay Kapur, Spencer Salazar, and Ge Wang. The recipient of a 2003 Guggenheim Fellowship, Cook is (still) working on a new book, "La Bella Voce e La Macchina (the Beautiful Voice and the Machine), A History of Technology and the Expressive Voice." Perry is also co-founder of Kadenze.
Real Sound Synthesis for Interactive Applications (Kadenze discount available in Course Resources when course begins: Free Users=20%, Premium=50%).
Introduction to Programming for Musicians and Digital Artists (Kadenze ChucK course)
Programming for Musicians and Digital Artists (ChucK book, Kadenze Discount available in Course Resources when course begins)
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