VST plugin development C++

Embark on an innovative journey to revolutionize the world of digital music production with our latest project: designing and developing a range of Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins for Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs). This venture presents a thrilling opportunity for students to delve into the intersection of technology, music, and creativity, producing tools that will enhance the artistic expression and technical capabilities of musicians and producers globally. Project Overview: VST Plugin Development : Your mission will be to create a suite of VST plugins, each designed to serve different functions within a DAW. From synthesizers and samplers to effects processors and dynamic adjustment tools, each plugin will integrate cutting-edge audio processing technology with user-friendly interfaces. Types of VST Plugins : Synthesizers : Design synthesizers that can emulate classic analog sounds or create entirely new timbres. Samplers : Develop samplers that allow users to manipulate recorded audio with tools for slicing, dicing, and triggering sounds. Effects Processors : Create a range of effects, such as reverb, delay, distortion, and filters, that can transform the sound landscape. Dynamic Processors : Build plugins focused on dynamics, such as compressors, limiters, expanders, and gates, to help users control the volume and punch of audio tracks. Equalizers : Develop sophisticated EQ tools to help users shape the frequency content of their audio. Utility Plugins : Create utility tools such as volume faders, pan controls, and metering tools to assist with audio mixing tasks.

Hardware and Software Development

Step into the forefront of music technology innovation with our ground-breaking project: designing and building a cutting-edge physical MIDI device, complete with accompanying software. This project presents a remarkable opportunity for students and professionals alike to merge hardware engineering, software development, and music production into a cohesive and innovative product. This MIDI device is intended not just to interface with digital audio workstations but also to stand out as a versatile instrument in its own right.   Project Overview: Hardware Design and Development : You will be tasked with creating a physical MIDI controller that is both robust and user-friendly. This involves engineering a device that can send MIDI signals effectively to other music hardware and software, facilitating a wide range of musical expressions. Software Development : Accompanying the hardware, you will develop software that extends the functionality of the MIDI device. This software will provide additional features such as custom mapping tools, digital sound manipulation, and perhaps even a basic digital audio workstation interface.

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Application

Embark on an ambitious project at MusicalMoon, where innovation meets creativity in the digital realm. We are initiating a multifaceted AI integration project that aims to enhance our platform's functionality across web, desktop, and mobile applications. This initiative will develop and deploy a series of AI-driven tools designed to revolutionize the experience of creators and users on MusicalMoon. These tools will include an AI image generator, an AI audio cleaner, a text-generating AI for listing creation, and an AI tool for drafting contracts and agreements. Project Overview: AI Image Generator : Develop an AI-driven image generator specifically tailored for creators to visually enhance their listings. This tool will use advanced machine learning models to generate unique and appealing images based on the creators' inputs and preferences. AI Audio : Create a sophisticated AI tool for audio enhancing, such as mixing and mastering a track with some parameters to tweak. Text AI for Listings : Implement a text-generating AI that assists creators in crafting descriptive and engaging listings for their music. This AI will analyze existing successful listings to generate text that captures the essence of the music while optimizing for discoverability and appeal. AI for Contracts and Agreements : Design an AI tool to assist in drafting contracts and agreements between users. This tool will generate customizable templates based on the specific needs and terms articulated by the users, ensuring legal precision and user-friendliness.

Mobile & Web App for IOS / Android: Computer Science

The primary focus for the student will be: The main coding languages will likely be React, Java, CSS, and HTML, and potentially others like python. Our goal at the end of this experience is: to have full functioning IOS, Android, and web applications that correspond with each other. Website Development - For the student(s) to complete a fully functioning website. Application Development - For the student(s) to create a fully functioning IOS / Android application the corresponds with the website. Create the backend for easy management of the app. Real-Time Data Visualization - For the student(s) to help us devise and implement a data visualization system to help our organization derive insights to inform decision-making. Open Source Software Management - For the student(s) to help us develop a set of tools we can implement or utilize if necessary or possible.

Book Graphic Designs and Book Publishing

Join an exciting project that focuses on bringing a completed book and audiobook to the digital market. This project provides a comprehensive experience in the final stages of book publishing, including graphic design, formatting, and distribution on major platforms. It’s an excellent opportunity to learn about the intricacies of digital publishing and ensure a seamless user experience across various devices. Project Overview: •   Book Graphic Design : Enhance the completed manuscript with visually compelling graphics. This includes designing an eye-catching cover, chapter headings, and interior illustrations that elevate the reader's experience. •   eBook Formatting and Publishing : Format the finished eBook for digital publication, ensuring it is compatible with various e-readers and platforms. Focus on optimizing the layout, typography, and overall readability. •   Audiobook Distribution : Ensure the audiobook, which is already finalized, is ready for distribution on major platforms, maintaining high-quality audio and accessibility. •   Platform Integration : Publish the eBook and audiobook on all major platforms, including Kindle, iBooks, Google Play Books, Audible, and other popular eBook and audiobook marketplaces.

Website design with Figma or Photoshop

Our company advertises thousands of products online. We hope to gain a renewed understanding of the features and design that our target market would expect in our website. We would like to collaborate with students to produce a design prototype informed by real customer input and feedback that we can bring to a developer for implementation. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Conducting user interviews and research on our industry, our target market, and desired website features. Designing a wireframe prototype for our website and mapping out user interactions. Documenting the design process and any additional insights that emerge. Testing the prototype with customers and surveying for feedback. Refining design ideas with input from experts and customers. Prototyping multiple versions of a design that includes the desired website features.

MusicalMoon Website and Social Media Content Editing Project

The main goal of this project is to edit existing websites for MusicalMoon and create social media content for them. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: - Editing existing websites to improve the user experience. - Creating content for social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. - Researching and creating strategies for increasing engagement on social media platforms. - Optimizing the website for search engine optimization (SEO). - Testing the website and social media content for effectiveness.

Brand Identity and Graphic Design

Our organization needs some branding and graphic design help! We are looking for teams that can help amplify what makes us unique and create better messaging for our brand. This would include identifying areas of improvement and developing a plan for better promotion and brand awareness. Tasks include content creation, content management, and creating social media marketing plans and how to achieve them within a timeframe.

Digital Content Creation

We would like students to help us with creating content that is aligned with our vision, mission, and sector. We will ensure the student has a clear understanding of what these elements are for our organization. - Content writing - Content Creation - Video Editing - Video production - Wordpress website editing - Social media content Ultimately, you will be working on content creation for our organization, including video, social media, and other collateral that we can use as go-to marketing tools. If you like the sound of our culture, and are ready to tackle this challenge with us, then we'd love to hear from you.

eBook Content Choice

eBooks have been becoming more and more popular in the internet age, due to their ease of access. For this internship students will be able to express their writing skills with a given subject matter creating an ebook. Students will work in a team of 4, allowing for multiple perspectives and writing styles. All together, the four students will create 4 different ebooks, ranging from 100 - 150 pages each ebook, with each student contributing a roughly even amount for each ebook. Project Scope: Select your own three topics Research favorite topic (references used must be documented) Create an outline for chapters of the ebook together Divide the sections of the ebook together Write compelling and engaging content that grabs the readers attention Coordinate and collaborate with other students to ensure it flows seamlessly and is coherent throughout Each book should take students 18 hours each, with 2 hours allotted to finalizing each ebook together All four ebooks will total the 80 hours of students time with the internship Give it your best shot and have fun! ebooks will then be published with authors of the internship (good future reference) ebooks will be transformed into audiobooks in the following project.

Audio Engineer and Narrator for Audiobooks

PROJECT SCOPE MusicalMoon would like students to help with creating content for newly developed ebooks. Project Outcomes: Audio Engineers will finish narrating, recording, mixing, and editing two (2) audiobooks (80 hrs). Receipt of the Level UP honorarium is contingent upon full completion of this outcome in the allotted 80 hours.

eBook Content Creation

eBooks have been becoming more and more popular in the internet age, due to their ease of access. For this internship students will be able to express their writing skills with a given subject matter creating an ebook. Students will work in a team of 4, allowing for multiple perspectives and writing styles. All together, the four students will create 4 different ebooks, ranging from 100 - 150 pages each ebook, with each student contributing a roughly even amount for each ebook. Project Scope: Research a given topic (references used must be documented) Create an outline for chapters of the ebook together Divide the sections of the ebook together Write compelling and engaging content that grabs the readers attention Coordinate and collaborate with other students to ensure it flows seamlessly and is coherent throughout Each book should take students 18 hours each, with 2 hours allotted to finalizing each ebook together All four ebooks will total the 80 hours of students time with the internship Give it your best shot and have fun! ebooks will then be published with authors of the internship (good future reference) ebooks will be transformed into audiobooks in the following project.

Mobile & Web App for IOS / Android: Computer Science

Our organization is able to offer a virtual internship opportunity for (3) computer science students or teams. Hello! MusicalMoon is looking for some computer science expertise from students to participate in a cool / unique project building an app for IOS and Android, where it will sync up with the web application for desktop users. You can see some music content on YouTube.com/musicalmoon The primary focus for the student will be: The main coding languages will likely be React, Java, CSS, and HTML, although if you would like to include other languages like python or something else to ease the process, then by all means! As I assume you will know more than me in these regards. We will guide you with the ideas we have in mind so that you can bring it to life with your coding knowledge. Website Development - Conducting a needs analysis to determine which platform is most suitable for our website; creating a design proposal including mock-ups, and timeline; building a fully-functioning website for our organization. Application Development - Selecting the best technologies for creating the application or feature (i.e. a real-time chat function); creating a fully-functioning application for IOS & Android to correspond with the website while referencing a blueprint / guide on what we have in mind. Simplify the backend of the app for someone with minimal coding to be able to utilize and understand Real-Time Data Visualization - Creating a charting system with basic querying functionality; creating a dashboard to visualize key performance metrics of our organization or tool. Python may be useful here. Open Source Software Management - Researching potential open source tools for our organization’s use; contributing to open source projects through bug fixing or feature implementation. Our goal at the end of this experience is: to have full functioning IOS, Android, and web applications that correspond with each other. Website Development - For the student(s) to complete a fully functioning website. Application Development - For the student(s) to create a fully functioning IOS / Android application the corresponds with the website. Create the backend for easy management of the app. Real-Time Data Visualization - For the student(s) to help us devise and implement a data visualization system to help our organization derive insights to inform decision-making. Open Source Software Management - For the student(s) to help us develop a set of tools we can implement or utilize if necessary or possible. Other duties the student may complete could include : Software vendor research and evaluation Responding to IT/Service Desk requests We will plan to communicate with our virtual intern using these communication tools: Riipen / Discord / Telegram Student's primary contact : (Brendon, employer)