Introduction to Music Technology and Sustainable Audio

(4 Credits)

In this course, students will learn the foundational techniques for MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) and digital audio by composing original music in a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). Firstly, we will study elements of analog and digital signal processing by creating a simple circuit board for a laptop’s TRRS input/output (aka. headphone jack). We will then practice how to set up a system to record and manipulate samples; place and utilize microphones in a recording studio and a concert hall; and mix and master audio using digital production tools.