A.E.C. Program
Audio Engineering & Music Production Program in Montreal
NNC.0S Sound Recording and Design - 16 Months
Bring musical ideas into the studio. Explore the steps of an audio project, from recording and editing to mixing and delivery, and discover the curriculum at Musitechnic.
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Realize your creative potential
Since 1987, Musitechnic has been training Canadian leaders in music production and sound engineering. An intensive 16-month program combining practical training and professional equipment to prepare you for a career in the audio industry.
Professional Equipment
Studios- Free access to 8 studios and 4 laboratories.
- SSL consoles, Pro Tools HD, Ableton Live.
- Wwise audio integration for video games.
Recognized Program
A.E.C.- Recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education.
- 45 hours of possible internship.
Music production: from an idea to a finished track
From arrangement and creation to computer-assisted music and mixing, the program covers every step to turn a musical idea into a deliverable track, in the studio, on Pro Tools and Ableton Live.
View admissionsSound recording: capture, edit and mix
Microphones, signal flow, applied acoustics and multi-mic techniques: learn to capture, edit and mix a professional recording in our studios equipped with SSL consoles.
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Complete Program – 4 Sessions
An intensive training covering all aspects of professional audio production.
SESSION 01 — Foundations
Learning the basics of audio recording and DAWs
Courses
4 fundamental courses
Focus
DAW, Recording, MAO
Audio Industry
- Industry, organizations and job types
- Copyright and professional ethics
- Different fields related to audio
- Roles of each profession and production types
Intro to DAWs (Computer-Assisted Music)
- Computer-assisted music concepts
- Creation and programming of MIDI sequences
- Ableton Live exploration
- Workflow for digital music creation
Audio Recording 101 & 201
- Microphones, speakers, consoles
- Preamplifiers, equalizers, dynamic modifiers
- Connecting recording equipment
- Multitrack recording
- Acoustics, speakers and headphones
- Recording project management
- Artist psychology
- Real-world scenario with a band
Digital Audio Workstation
- Pro Tools environment: navigation and organization
- MIDI protocol: messages, routing, controllers
- DAW structure: hardware and software
- Common problem solving
SESSION 02 — Development
Practical application of advanced concepts
Courses
4 intermediate courses
Focus
Mixing, Creation, Post-prod
Music Creation 101
- Synthesis methods: additive, subtractive, FM, granular
- Envelopes, filters and modulators
- Sampling techniques
- Programming musical sequences
Audio Mixing 101
- Balancing sound levels
- Equalization and dynamic range management
- Positioning and movement of sound elements
- Mixing adapted to different musical styles
Audio Post-Production
- Sound design and editing
- Audio/video synchronization
- Stereo mixing for TV and cinema
- Audiovisual industry standards
Music Repair
- Time and rhythm repair
- Pitch correction
- Creation of artificial harmonies
- Comping and pre-mix preparation
SESSION 03 — Specialization
Sound mixing and advanced music creation
Courses
4 advanced courses
Focus
Video games, Live, Career
Music Creation 201
- Music composition applied to image
- Audio/video sync and timecode
- Development of themes and motifs
- Production workflow for audiovisual projects
Audio Mixing 201
- Using musical references
- Radio broadcasting tools
- Sound equipment for live concerts
- Level indicators and measurements
Audio for Video Games
- Sound design for video games
- Dynamic integration with Wwise
- 3D sound environment configuration
- Optimization for limited disk space
Career Management
- Live and radio professions
- Sound recording techniques in real-world situations
- Boom pole manipulation and positioning
- Professional communication and time management
SESSION 04 — Projects & Internship
Practical application with various projects
Courses
Projects + Internship
Focus
Final projects, Mastering
Music Production Project
- The role of a music producer
- Pre-production, recording, editing
- Creating a radio hit
- Recording budget management
Critical Listening
- Critical listening with technical analysis grid
- Psychoacoustics and frequency bands
- Different steps of audio mastering
- Optimization according to distribution standards
Post-Production Project
- Complete sound creation of an audiovisual project
- Sound design, Foley, dialogues, atmospheres
- Mixing for television broadcast
- 5.1 surround mixing
Career Management: Final Project OR Internship
- Job market analysis
- Entrepreneurship and basic accounting
- Portfolio, CV and professional website
- 45-hour internship OR end-of-year project
Details
Session 1 In Detail
The essential foundations to start your career in professional audio.
Questions
Before You Decide
Next Steps
Admission
Ready to realize your potential?
Join the 5,000+ professionals trained by Musitechnic since 1987.
Training
960 hours
Internship
45 hours
Diploma
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