Amplification & Distortion
This lesson is part of the Electronic Music & Sound Production category. |
Objectives[edit]
- Students will be familiar with the basics of electronic amplification for various different instruments.
- Students will be able to use amplification and/or amplification-related distortion to achieve a given musical effect.
- Students will be understand different types of noise and their applications.
Resources[edit]
Readings[edit]
- The Ethan Hein Blog: Hein, "Jimi Hendrix, electronic musician"
- The Atlantic: Neal, "The Many Colors of Sound"
- Wikipedia: "Colors of Noise"
Listening or Videos[edit]
- Effects 101:
- Lou Reed, Metal Machine Music
Class Activities[edit]
- Discussion and demonstration of amplification of an acoustic or electronic signal
- Discussion and demonstration of distortion, overdrive and feedback as musical techniques
- Analysis of amplification and distortion in music of different styles
- Creation and manipulation of an electronically distorted sound
Assignments[edit]
- Identification and analysis of amplification and distortion in recorded music
- Designing a PA system for a specific need
- Comparison of live and studio recordings