Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand

	Welcome to 2012 course! by Ivan Shevchuk - Monday, 20 February 2012, 01:09 PM
	I hope you will have really good time, learn lots and make many, many friends! Discuss this topic (1 reply so far)

	Submitting Assignments by Richard Hallum - Monday, 11 April 2011, 10:12 AM
	Important: before you upload your assignment you must PUT YOUR NAME IN THE FILENAME. Otherwise your tutor marking the assignments will distribute the marks at random!

	Earthquake gig / BBQ by Tony Rabbet - Wednesday, 30 March 2011, 07:04 PM
	Hi All, The Quakeraiser BBQ is at 5pm this coming Saturday 2nd April at: The Venue Music Bar in Hornby - 6 Tower St - Christchurch. You will need your own transport and there will be a courtesy coach available at the end of the night... Luke says this operates on a first in first served basis... Be great to see you all again...

	Diploma Students by Richard Hallum - Wednesday, 23 March 2011, 05:43 PM
	Just a reminder that your first port of call is "Dip Audio Main Page". All curriculum announcements are made there.

18.03.11 - Christchurch Earthquake Update Report

MAINZ Update:
From MAINZ Dean, Harry Lyon:

We are continuing to make real progress in finding alternative facilities so we can resume classes. We are currently negotiating with two recording facilities for Cert and Dip Audio practical classes that should be finalised next week.

We are still sorting through options for classroom and administration spaces and hope to have something finalised next week.

A reminder that you have until the 22 May to withdraw without having to pay any tuition fees. This gives you a chance to see how things are going, once we get our temporary facilities up and running, before having to make a decision. We still plan to complete the 2011 academic year before Christmas and want to see as many of our 2011 students graduate even if we have to have a graduation ceremony in 2012.

Gretchen is now working out of the MAINZ Auckland campus and is available on her usual email gretchenm@tpp.ac.nz or 0800 265 526 ext 8225.

If you have not already been in communication with your tutor, please do so ASAP via email, text, Facebook or call Gretchen on the toll‐free number above.

Live Sound Students:
A lease has been signed on temporary premises for Live Sound at 7 Lincoln Lane, (off Lincoln Rd, Moorhouse Ave end), map [HERE]

The lease on the building starts on Monday and Marcus will be there tidying the place up and would welcome a visit if you are nearby.

On Tuesday Live Sound will have a full class meeting beginning at 10.30am (to miss rush hour) that will include morning tea and a catch up.

Live Sound students Luke Rossiter and Luke McCormick have spent the last couple of weeks organising a gig in Hornby for April 2nd. You've probably already heard about it but if you want to find out more, request to join their group on Facebook which can be found [HERE]

Industry Training Update:
The Dean, Marion Smith, and Annabel Schuler from Education Support Services visited the CPIT Sullivan Ave campus on Thursday and spent time with staff and students.
The digger school students were in class for the day and their determination to keep moving with their studies and “get on with life” was inspiring.
Staff from the various areas were also on deck and doing a great job.

General:
The Education Support Services team has contacted as many Christchurch-based staff and students as possible via phone. If we missed you please note the 0800 TPP SUPPORT number below and call us if you need to. Dave, Kylie and Pic are happy to listen, support and provide practical advice wherever they can so please do not hesitate to ask.

Some of you may now be facing issues around tenancy of houses, illness, supporting your children, money, food … all the things which are starting to hit home as the weeks go by. Please contact TPP support services for help or advocacy in any area.

We will continue to phone you on a weekly basis, more often if we feel it is necessary, and you should call us. We will also continue share as much as we know with updates on the web-pages and Facebook.

Please be aware and apply if you need to:
An independent commission has been established to disburse emergency grants from the New Zealand Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Appeal to those affected by the Christchurch earthquake.
• Application forms and information available [HERE]
• For any questions on the emergency grants, please call the dedicated helpline, phone 0800 754 726

TPP Support:
The Education Support Services team has contacted as many Christchurch-based staff and students as possible via phone. If we missed you please note the 0800 TPP SUPPORT number below and call us if you need to. Dave, Kylie and Pic are happy to listen, support and provide practical advice wherever they can so please do not hesitate to ask.

Some of you may now be facing issues around tenancy of houses, illness, supporting your children, money, food… all the things which are starting to hit home as the weeks go by. Please contact TPP support services for help or advocacy in any area.

To everyone in Christchurch and suffering the effects of the quake Kia Kaha, be strong…remember 0800 TPP SUPPORT - 0800 877 787

Further updates will be posted on www.tpp.ac.nz www.mainz.ac.nz and the official TPP and MAINZ

15.03.11 - Christchurch Earthquake Update Report

Industry Training Update:
From Shane Andrews, Programme Leader, Civil and Mining:

Late last week all of our students, less one who will be reassessed later this week, completed the practical assessment for their first aid course. They were in the middle of it when the quake hit.

Reece and Wes are holding strong with 12 students who are all still happy and keen to get on with it.

CPIT Sullivan Ave campus opened this week with many students showing their smiling faces. The campus ring-road is still dusted with liquefaction (myself, Reece and Wes moved a couple of truck loads). Other issues in the TPP area of the campus are being dealt with.

MAINZ Update:
From MAINZ Dean, Harry Lyon:

As mentioned in the last update, we have made some real progress in finding alternative facilities so we can resume classes.

We have signed a lease on space for Live Sound practical classes and Marcus will be at MAINZ Auckland this week putting together teaching resources for that were left at the Media Club.

Doug Griffin, the Tai Poutini Polytechnic Facilities Manager will be visiting options for classroom, office, and DAW/recording practical spaces with Richard Hallum and Matt Scott tomorrow and we will be having a meeting to discuss their recommendations and make some decisions on Thursday or Friday. As soon as we have some definite news we will let you know.

Gretchen is now working out of the MAINZ Auckland campus and is available on her usual email gretchenm@tpp.ac.nz or 0800 265 526 ext 8225.

If you have not already been in communication with your tutor, please do so ASAP via email, text, Facebook or call Gretchen on the toll‐free number above.

General:
The Education Support Services team has contacted as many Christchurch-based staff and students as possible via phone. If we missed you please note the 0800 TPP SUPPORT number below and call us if you need to. Dave, Kylie and Pic are happy to listen, support and provide practical advice wherever they can so please do not hesitate to ask.

Some of you may now be facing issues around tenancy of houses, illness, supporting your children, money, food … all the things which are starting to hit home as the weeks go by. Please contact TPP support services for help or advocacy in any area.

We will continue to phone you on a weekly basis, more often if we feel it is necessary, and you should call us. We will also continue share as much as we know with updates on the web-pages and Facebook.

Please be aware and apply if you need to:
An independent commission has been established to disburse emergency grants from the New Zealand Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Appeal to those affected by the Christchurch earthquake.
• Application forms and information available here: http://www.redcross.org.nz/earthquakegrant
• For any questions on the emergency grants, please call the dedicated helpline, phone 0800 754 726

To everyone in Christchurch and suffering the effects of the quake Kia Kaha, be strong…remember 0800 TPP SUPPORT - 0800 877 787

Further updates will be posted on www.tpp.ac.nz www.mainz.ac.nz and the official TPP and MAINZ Facebook pages as developments require.

Christchurch Earthquake Update Report

11 March 2011, 5.00 pm

CHCH_EUR_11 March 2011, 5.00 pm

Hello all, kia ora koutou, here is the recent update from the quake‐affected MAINZ faculty ….

MAINZ staff and students:

As mentioned in the last update, we have made some real progress in finding alternative facilities so

we can resume classes.

We have signed a lease on space for Live Sound practical classes and Marcus will be at MAINZ

Auckland next week putting together teaching resources for that were left at the Media Club.

Doug Griffin, the Tai Poutini Polytechnic Facilities Manager will be visiting options for classroom,

office, and DAW/recording practical spaces with Richard Hallum and Matt Scott next Wednesday

and we will be having a meeting to discuss their recommendations and make some decisions on

Thursday or Friday. As soon as we have some definite news we will let you know.

Gretchen is now working out of the MAINZ Auckland campus and is available on her usual email

gretchenm@tpp.ac.nz or 0800 265 526 ext 8225.

If you have not already been in communication with your tutor, please do so ASAP via email, text,

Facebook or call Gretchen on the toll‐free number above.

General:

Please be aware and apply if you need to

An independent commission has been established to disburse emergency grants from the New

Zealand Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Appeal to those affected by the Christchurch earthquake.

 Application forms and information available here http://www.redcross.org.nz/earthquakegrant

 For any questions on the emergency grants, please call the dedicated helpline on

0800 754 726

TPP’s Employer Assistance Programme has issued some useful information sheets on dealing with

disaster situations and advice on coping with stress etc. There is a link to these pages on this page.

The EAP staff have also supplied some other useful agencies to contact. Remember the Employer
Assistance Programme number is 0800 327 669 for any counseling and professional support.
Student Withdrawal Policy (Christchurch programmes only): Students withdrawing within three
months from February 22, 2011, because of the effects of the earthquake on themselves or the
programme they are enrolled in will get a full refund of fees. Students who wish to secure a place in
2012 should let MAINZ know now.
To everyone in Christchurch and suffering the effects of the quake
Kia Kaha, be strong … remember 0800 TPP SUPPORT ‐ 0800 877 787

	certificate audio engineering by Tony Rabbet - Friday, 11 March 2011, 08:21 AM
	Attention certificate Audio Engineering (first year) can you forward any questions for me by email tonyr@tpp.ac.nz. I'm trying to keep my facebook Tony Mainz as uncluttered as possible, so I have hidden everone. keep checking this Ecampus and Tony Mainz for information regading my subjects Tony R

Attention certificate Audio Engineering (first year)

Hey cert people

Sorry we missed yesterday's session, I was having power supply problems at home. All good for now. Check out this site for numerous video clips and watch in particular the clips regarding mixing consoles and equalisation.

Also read over the Mixing Console module taht you have, it is very detailed and you should get a good understanding of mixing consoles if you fully read and understand that.

Any questions please email me at tonyr@tpp.ac.nz or check out my Facebook page Tony Mainz.

We may be starting a new topic next week as Mixing Consoles needs hands on (touching the stuff) sessions to further understand the theory. We are working on that now.

Ivan will let us know further. If a new topic does start next week it will be Sound Perception and Measurement, which is a more theory based subject similar and further to Matt's Sound Wavwe theory subject.

You will need access to a scientific calculator, one that can calculate logarithms

thanks for your support and patience. I hope you are managing to learn in this awkward situation

Tony x

http://www.gearslutz.com/board/video-vault/191111-video-vault.html

Attention Diploma students:

I've posted some resources for Synthesis Lesson 2 on eCampus, under "DA11 Analogue and Digital Synthesis". http://ecampus.mainz.ac.nz/course/view.php?id=108

The idea is you can go ahead and teach yourself, when it suits you, at your own pace... And keep your learning going while we're sorting out a new premises.

Obviously we don't have access to the Korg MS-20... But I think that if you learn the THEORY of synthesis, you should be able to take that knowledge and apply it to any synthesizer.

If you don't have access to any kind of synthesizer, and you have access to a Mac... I've also put up some links to a free software synth, TL Bassline. It's a software recreation of the Roland SH-101, which is known as a good synthesizer to learn on.

TL Bassline is a VSTi, so you either need a DAW that can host VST plug-ins (Cubase, Ableton Live, Nuendo, FXPansion for Pro Tools etc), or I've put up a link to the Ugly VSTi Host - which is a free standalone VSTi host.

Have a look, see how you go, and drop me a line if you need any help - matts@tpp.ac.nz . If needed, I can be available on the Adobe Connect virtual classroom for a Q & A session.

Matt

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