CW361

Final Project
SPRING 2015

The Final Project is a Pro Tools session file containing a final mix of an original composition or original
arrangement, and may can be a piece youre preparing for another class. Format=44.1k/24 bit.

It must include at minimum a rhythm section (drums or percussion, bass and accompaniment) a melodic track
(instrumental or vocal) and must be at least 3 minutes long. Of course it may include anything else you wish and
be in any musical style.

Other requirements:

Any midi tracks must be rendered individually to audio (i.e. kick, snare, toms, hat, etc).
A live audio percussion loop must be included at some point. Your Apple Loops for Garageband folder
is a good source, but remember they likely need editing in order to loop properly in PT.

Markers must be used to denote the form of your song.

Tracks and busses must be labeled and tracks must be color-coded.

Mixing board must be organized

There must at least two AUX tracks for reverb (one for percussion, the other for everything else).
Complete understanding of inputs/outputs, Aux tracks, routing, automation, busses and inserts must
be demonstrated.
Effective use of compression and EQ must be shown. Theres no need to use EQ or compression on
every track, but certainly a few tracks will benefit from basic EQ and/or compression usage.

Use only plugins that are available in the CWP bundle. Other plugins must be approved by the instructor.
Use editing techniques to tune and tighten sloppy performances.
Feel free to use other effects weve covered including long delay, chorus, flange, delay, pitch repair or
editing, Elastic Time, etc. Extra credit will be considered for proper use of other effects.
Some actual microphone recorded tracks (guitars, vocals, horns, etc) must be used (in other words,
dont emphasize midi tracks).

Use any of the plugins available in CWP bundle in order to create a good mix. Once satisfied with your mix, insert a
Peak Limiter on the Master Fader to get a few db of gain reduction, and give your mix a bit more volume. Leave
0.2db headroom.

Bounce to disk for your final mix, choosing interleaved stereo and import after bounce.
Include your stereo mix as a muted stereo track in the Pro Tools session.

The project will be graded on effort, professional presentation, organization and file setup, sound processing
understanding, and mixing and editing ability. Creativity and experimentation are encouraged.

You will submit your complete project folder onto my hard drive the last day of class.
Be certain that all necessary audio files are included in the audio files folder and unused takes and files are not
included!
(File/ Save Copy In / check the Audio Files box).

Project is due Tuesday, April 28 or May 5 at your final proficiency appointment)