Electronic Music Production

Music production is the process of recording, editing, arranging, and finishing music using a computer. Central to this is the Digital Audio Workstation (DAW): software where audio and MIDI come together and where complete productions can be created. In combination with an audio interface and a microphone, a DAW forms the basis of virtually every modern home or professional studio.  Nowadays, music in almost all genres is produced using these digital tools. Whether you are a singer-songwriter, recording a band, making beats, or composing film music, the underlying techniques and workflow are largely the same. Precisely because a DAW offers so many possibilities for recording, editing, and creating, music production has become more accessible than ever.

Group course - Intermediate

Do you have a basic understanding of working with a DAW and want to start producing (electronic) music independently at X? That’s possible, as long as you hold our Music Production Certificate. You can earn this certificate by successfully completing this short group course.

In just one evening, you'll learn how to use our Music Production Kit independently. You'll receive hands-on instruction on how to connect and configure an audio interface and microphone, and how to set everything up in your DAW to start recording your own music. After completing the course, you’ll receive the official Music Production Certificate, which grants you permission to use the Music Production Kit at X for your own recordings. More information is available in the other tab on this webpage.

Free practice

Do you have a basic understanding of working with a DAW and want to start producing (electronic) music independently at X? That’s possible!

You’re welcome to produce your own music at X, provided you hold our Music Production Certificate. This certificate can be obtained by completing our short group course: see the other tab on this webpage for details. Alternatively, if you’ve gained sufficient experience elsewhere, you may also qualify for a certificate. In that case, you can submit a request via hosts-x@tudelft.nl. Together with the course teacher and/or music coordinator, we’ll assess whether you meet the requirements.

Once you have earned the certificate, it will be added digitally to your webshop account. From that moment on, you’ll be able to reserve the Music Production Kit using your X subscription. Don’t forget to also book a suitable studio for the same time slot.

Music Production Kit
X offers one Music Production Kit, which includes:

• Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 interface
• USB cable
• RØDE XLR cable (6m)
• RØDE NT1-A large diaphragm microphone with dustbag
• RØDE Deluxe Spider M6 shock mount
• RØDE pop filter
• Microphone table stand round base
• Microphone table stand arm
• Instruction sheet

Is something missing or broken? Please report it to the hosts so we can resolve it as soon as possible.

In addition, make sure you bring your own equipment:

• Laptop
• DAW software (i.e. Reaper, FL Studio, Ableton Live)
• Headphones (over ear, half open or closed, large jack)
• Mouse (recommended)

Teachers

Marvin Dee

Marvin Dee

Marvin (1987) studied singing at the Havo for Music and Dance and subsequently studied Musical Theater at the Codarts Conservatory in Rotterdam. Marvin has been teaching for more than 10 years. He is specialized in training people who are afraid to sing loudly or who are afraid of hitting (or well, missing, really) high notes. He has taught all sorts of vocalists over the years, including the ‘smooth chicks from Dr. Justice and the Smooth Operators, Friends of the Family, Tom Vrolijk and Luuk Geers. Marvin pays attention to your voice and your wishes. A session with Marvin is always about the techniques YOU want to master.

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