MUS V39 — Introduction to Music Technology
This course is an introduction to the many uses of the computer in today's music. Areas covered include: music notation and printing software (Finale and Sibelius); the basics of MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) and MIDI sequencing; sound synthesis and sampling; and, digital audio recording, editing, and mixing with software such as ProTools or Digital Performer. Students will get hands-on experience through several class projects. An overview of the complete spectrum of technology in music is included.