Lab C – Live Performance with the APC40 MKII

Weeks 9, 10 & 11
Location: Stoeckel 401/402

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Start Here:
    Always reboot the computer before you login.
   • Workstation login:
      • User: music.
      • Password: bartok.
   • Launch a browser, log in to Canvas, and download Lab C_Part1 and then LabC_Part2.

2. Lab C Goals:
   Part 1:
   • Analyzing an audio recording and its’ structure.
   • Creating scenes in a Live set corresponding to an audio recording..
   • Understanding the controls/features of the APC40 MKII.
   • Recording a performance from Session View into Arrangement View.
   • Performing live for your TF.

   Part 2:
   • Working with Ebosuite and Ebosuite effects.
   • Working with Max 4 Live effects LFO, Shaper, and Envelope Follower.
   • Creating original scenes with audio and visual sources.
   • Understanding the controls/features of the APC40 MKII.
   • Performing live for your Lab.

3. Submitting Lab C:
   Part 1:
   • Use Collect All and Save in your Ableton Live set to back up your work – every 30 seconds!
   • When you are finished performing for your TF stay in your Ableton Live set and use collect all and save again.
   • Next, quit Ableton Live and label your .als file: LabC_Part1_LivePerformance_APC40_YOURNAME.als.
    Then, label your Project folder: LabC_Part1_LivePerformance_APC40_YOURNAME Project folder.
   • Then, correctly compress your ENTIRE Ableton Live FOLDER and submit Lab C,Part1 with your TF present online at Canvas.

   Part 2:
   • Use Collect All and Save in your Ableton Live set to back up your work – every 30 seconds!
   • When you are finished performing for your Lab stay in your Ableton Live set and use collect all and save again.
   • DO Not RE-LABEL your Ableton .als file or your Ableton Project folder!
    INSTEAD, RE-LABEL your LabC_Part2_Submission folder: LabC_Part2_LivePerformance_Ebosuite_APC40_YOURNAME_Submission.
   • Then, correctly compress your ENTIRE LabC_Part2_LivePerformance_Ebosuite_APC40_YOURNAME_Submission folder and submit Lab C, Part2 online at Canvas.

GRADING:
Lab Exercises will be graded numerically, with 100% the highest grade.

DUE DATES:
Part 1: DUE no later than your lab section on 4/2, 4/3, or 4/5.
Part 2: DUE no later than Friday 4/12.

QUESTIONS? NEED HELP?
E-mail or meet with your TF.  Or, email Dr. A.

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