The document is a product work log detailing the process of creating a music production project over several months. It documents activities like downloading music software, receiving lessons on how to use the programs, compiling drum beats and bass lines, editing and adding effects to tracks, taking photos, and creating an intro, three tracks, and an outro for the final product. It notes challenges like syncing tracks and the complexity of the music programs. The log suggests the project involved compiling original music with tracks from other artists to create a DJ mix or album.

1. Product Work Log
Name_____________________________________________________ Date ________________
Product ________________________________________________________________________
Date/Time: Sunday Activity: Comment/Suggestions:
11/6/2011 – 30 minutes
I downloaded two programs, Massive This took no time at
and Ableton. all; the programs are
very complex, though.
- Practice
making beats
on Ableton.
Commentary:
These are the programs that I used
throughout the process of creating my
product.

2. Product Work Log
Name_____________________________________________________ Date ________________
Product ________________________________________________________________________
Date/Time: Activity: Comment/Suggestions:
Wednesday, 11/9/2011
– 1 hour Today, my project facilitator showed - Watch videos
me the basics of Massive and Ableton. of live dj’s.
- Work on
transitions.
Commentary:
Producing music is harder than I
originally thought, but I’m getting the
hang of it.

3. Product Work Log
Name_____________________________________________________ Date ________________
Product ________________________________________________________________________
Date/Time: Saturday, Activity: Comment/Suggestions:
11/19/2011 – 1 hour
On this day, my project facilitator - Research new
(Connor) and I compiled a drum and music.
bass line. - Drum and bass
show at the
Quad Lounge
in Atlanta,
should be
Commentary: helpful.
This was the simplest thing in the
process of production; my final
product is still a long way from
finished.

4. Product Work Log
Name_____________________________________________________ Date ________________
Product ________________________________________________________________________
Date/Time: Sunday, Activity: Comment/Suggestions:
12/4/2011 – 1 hour 30
minutes I downloaded several songs and tracks - Edit tracks 1
that I will be using to complete my and 2
final product. - Transitions on
track 1
- New music!
Commentary:
Along with the music I chose, compiled
by different artists, I will be creating
my own original clips as well.

5. Product Work Log
Name_____________________________________________________ Date ________________
Product ________________________________________________________________________
Date/Time: Sunday, Activity: Comment/Suggestions:
12/18/2011 – 2 hours
On this day, I edited tracks number 1 - Add effects
and 2 for my product. - Transition
between 1 and
2
Commentary:
The first two tracks on my final
product are soon to be complete. I just
need to add effects to be finished.

6. Product Work Log
Name_____________________________________________________ Date ________________
Product ________________________________________________________________________
Date/Time: Monday, Activity: Comment/Suggestions:
12/19/2011 – 2 hour
- Transition
I finished making track one for my between 1 and
final product and completed 2.
transitions on track two. - Take pictures.
Commentary:
Track two needs a few more things to
be finished, but track one turned out
very well.

7. Product Work Log
Name_____________________________________________________ Date ________________
Product ________________________________________________________________________
Date/Time: Thursday, Activity: Comment/Suggestions:
1/19/2012 – 2 hours
Finished track two on my final - Start 3rd track
product.
Commentary:
I had a problem with syncing tracks
one and two, it took a while to
accomplish.

8. Product Work Log
Name_____________________________________________________ Date ________________
Product ________________________________________________________________________
Date/Time: Sunday, Activity: Comment/Suggestions:
2/12/2011 – 1 hour 30
minutes Took pictures with my project - Work on 3rd
facilitator, Connor. track
- Edit pics
Commentary:
Also, we used the Tractor Mixing
Board to edit music for my product
this day. It made mixing more complex
but more professional.

9. Product Work Log
Name_____________________________________________________ Date ________________
Product ________________________________________________________________________
Date/Time: Sunday, Activity: Comment/Suggestions:
2/19/2012 – 1 hour
Began working on the 3rd track of my - Lyrics!
product. - Find sub bass
on Ableton
Commentary:
I created an intro, as well as a drum
bass line.

10. Product Work Log
Name_____________________________________________________ Date ________________
Product ________________________________________________________________________
Date/Time: Tuesday, Activity: Comment/Suggestions:
2/21/2012 – 1 hour 30
minutes I worked on track 3 for my final
product this day.
Commentary:
Youtube is great for finding new music
to mix. Also, my final product is soon
to be complete.

11. Product Work Log
Name_____________________________________________________ Date ________________
Product ________________________________________________________________________
Date/Time: Sunday, Activity: Comment/Suggestions:
2/26/2012 –1 hour
Finished track 3 for my product. Just - Something
need to transition into the outro track epic!
for my final product. - Good
transition out.
Commentary:
Ableton is extremely complex at first,
but after using the program for a while
I can make music easily.

12. Product Work Log
Name_____________________________________________________ Date ________________
Product ________________________________________________________________________
Date/Time: Thursday, Activity: Comment/Suggestions:
3/1/2012 – 1 hour 30
minutes On this day, I created an outro for my - Effects
final product. - Upload
pictures
Commentary:
This would not have taken so long, but
I was very precise about how to finish
my finished product.