AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING & SYNTHESIS - 2023/4

Module Overview

This module will introduce you to audio signal processing and synthesis techniques using a combination of theory and application.

Module provider

Music and Media

Module Leader

DE SENA Enzo (Music & Med)

Number of Credits: 15

ECTS Credits: 7.5

Framework: FHEQ Level 5

Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A

Module Availability

Year long

Prerequisites / Co-requisites

• TON1023 Audio Signal Analysis
• TON1024 Computer Systems

Module content

Indicative content includes:

• Linear time invariant systems, impulse responses, transfer functions and Bode plots;


• Convolution of two signals;


• The z-transform • FIR and IIR digital filters;


• Designing digital filters;


• Fundamentals of sound synthesis;


• Specific sound synthesis techniques, including subtractive synthesis, and physical modelling;


• Max/MSP patch design and implementation

Assessment pattern

Alternative Assessment

N/A

Assessment Strategy

The assessment strategy is designed to provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate and develop subject knowledge (exam) and programming skills (coursework).

Thus, the summative assessment for this module consists of:

• Coursework 1 – one theory and computer-based assignment (addresses learning outcomes 1-2, 5, and 7-8);


• Coursework 2 – one computer-based practical assignment (addresses learning outcomes 6-8); and


• 2hr examination – written paper under exam conditions (addresses learning outcomes 1-4).

Module aims

• This module aims to give you the necessary signal processing background for audio engineering, and to provide a theoretical understanding and a practical working knowledge of techniques for sound synthesis

Learning outcomes

Methods of Teaching / Learning

The learning and teaching strategy is designed to: develop your knowledge and understanding of aspects of audio signal processing and synthesis, using a combination of theory and practice. This is developed via lectures and workshops, as well as by completion of practical programming coursework.

The learning and teaching methods include:

• Six two-hour lectures


• Seven two-hour workshops / seminars


• Captured content and guided reading


• Coursework assignments and feedback

Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.

Reading list

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Other information

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Programmes this module appears in

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