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Welcome to The Music
Jungle
By Dean Smith
And Cathy Ritter
Music Technology
Defined
Technology Terms
 M.I.D.I.
 Digital Audio
 Audio Editing
 CD/DVD Recording
M.I.D.I.
 Musical
 Instrument
 Digital
 Interface
Saaaay What????
M.I.D.I. simply means
different types of electronic
instruments can be connected
together!
Examples:
 Keyboards, Synthesizers
 Drum Machines
 Guitars
 Wind Instruments
 Percussion Instruments
 Samplers
 COMPUTERS
Equipment needed:
 Sound Making Device (Instrument)
 Storage Device (Computer)
 Interface (Single or Multi-port)
 M.I.D.I. Software
Types Of M.I.D.I. Software
 Sequencers
 Notation programs
Sequencer Program
Software that allows you to record
multiple MIDI tracks that are played back
through the musical instrument to create
musical pieces.
(Great for auditory learners)
Examples
 Cakewalk SONAR
 Steinberg Cubase
 Ableton Live
Notation Programs
Software that allows you to input notes
and playback musical pieces by note
reading.
(Great for visual learners)
Examples
 Finale
 Sibelius
Digital Audio
A format of recording ANY type of audio
directly into a computer or other digital
equipment that allows that audio to be
later recorded to CD or DVD media.
Equipment Needed:
 Fairly fast processor – Pentium 4 or G4
 Audio interface – USB 2.0 or Firewire
 Audio Software
 Second Hard Drive for Audio Files
 CD/DVD Burner
 Sound System
Digital Audio Examples:
 Computer-based recording
 Stand alone CD recorder
 Digital Audio Workstation
 TIVO satellite TV recorder
 High Definition T.V.
 7 channel digital surround sound
Audio Editing
In the 21st century, audio editing
usually refers to using software to edit
or make changes to previously recorded
digital audio examples. The two most
common types are software and stand
alone units.
Examples:
 Sony Sound Forge Audio Studio
 Cakewalk Sonar and Pyro
 Sony Acid music – Loop-based music
 Pro Tools
 Logic Audio
Publications:
 Keyboard Magazine
 Electronic Musician Magazine
 Music Education Technology Magazine
Websites for further info:
 www.acidplanet.com
 www.cakewalk.com
 www.sonymediasoftware.com
 www.sonicstate.com
 www.m-audio.com
 www.ti-me.org
 www.metmagazine.com
FINE'
THE END