Binding: Paperback
Description: An Introduction to Music Technology Second Edition provides a clear overview of the essential elements of music technology for today's musician. This book focuses on the topics that underlie the hardware and software in use today: Sound Audio MIDI Computer Notation and Computer - Assisted Instruction. Appendices cover necessary computer hardware and software concepts. Written for both music technology majors and non - majors this textbook introduces fundamental principles and practices so students can learn to work with a wide range of software programs adapt to new music technologies and apply music technology in their performance composition teaching and analysis. Features: Thorough explanations of key topics in music technology Content applicable to all software and hardware not linked to just one piece of software or gear In - depth discussion of digital audio topics such as sampling rates resolutions and file formats Explanations of standard audio plug - ins including dynamics processors E Qs and delay based effects Coverage of synthesis and sampling in software instruments Pedagogical features including: Further Reading sections that allow the student to delve deeper into topics of interest Suggested Activities that can be carried out with a variety of different programs Key Terms at the end of each chapter What Do I Need? Chapters covering the types of hardware and software needed in order to put together Audio and MIDI systems A companion website with links to audio examples that demonstrate various concepts step - by - step tutorials relevant hardware software and additional audio and video resources. The new edition has been fully updated to cover new technologies that have emerged since the first edition including i OS and mobile platforms online notation software alternate controllers and Open Sound Control (OSC).
Title: An Introduction To Music Technology
Author(s): Hosken Dan (California State University Northridge Usa)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780415825733
Pages: 408 Pages, 31 Tables, Black And White; 111 Line Drawings, Black And White; 167 Halftones, Black And
Publication Date: 7/24/2014
Category: Audio Processing