Music Technology

Teaches the use of personal computers to apply the basics of a Musical Instrument Digital Interface system, its software, and the instruments commonly used with desktop MIDI workstations (synthesizers, digital samplers). MIDI sequencing, digital audio editing, and principles of digital syntheses. The course is intended for those with little prior technical training. An introduction to the computer music studio, techniques of digital recording and editing, analog and FM synthesis, MIDI sequencing, and a comprehensive study of the literature and styles of the classic tape studios. Study of advanced synthesis techniques, digital sampling, video synchronization, and multimedia applications. Compositional projects in electronic music.