MUS V39 - Introduction to Music Technology

    Recent Professors
    Ollie Powers
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    25 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    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.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 11:30am–1:45pm, Tue Thu 11:30am–1:20pm, Tue Thu 11:30am–1:40pm