Audio/MlDI Studio Techniques I

4 credits

First class in a yearlong sequence. Surveys hardware and software resources in an advanced analog/digital and media studio. Required course for use of the studio. Topics include: electronic and computer music, digital and analog audio signal mixing and manipulation, studio devices, interfacing, compositional applications, MIDI synchronization, performance and student projects. 174A focuses on signals, mics, device-based recording, mixing, monitoring. Prerequisites: MUS 170; restricted to music, ICAM-music, and ICAM-visual arts majors and minors, or consent of instructor.