Below is a list of sequencing techniques that you should use across your portfolio of tracks. You are not expected to use every technique in each track – for example you could focus mainly on MIDI techniques in one track, and audio techniques in another – but your accompanying track write ups need to show where and how techniques have been used. This should include a combination of screen shots and written explanation.
MIDI sequencing skills:
Inputting MIDI data eg real-time performance, step-recording, clicking in;
Editing MIDI events eg inserting and deleting notes and events;
Pitch, note length, placement, velocity;
Quantization
Audio sequencing skills:
Capturing and editing audio data eg recording audio files,
Cut, copy and paste techniques,
Loop manipulation,
Offline and online processing,
Software-sampling techniques,
Track automation
Stylistic interpretation (MIDI):
Choosing and combining sounds;
Controlling expression eg track automation, MIDI controllers;
Controlling timbre eg automation of instrument parameters, filter cut-off
Arrangement:
Markers, control of structure, awareness of sections, building parts, control of texture, introduction, ending
Stylistic interpretation (AUDIO):
Manipulation of tempo eg time-stretching, slicing, beat-marking;
Choosing and combining sounds;
Controlling expression eg track automation;