Software-Based Scoring and Sound Design: An Introductory Guide for Music Technology Instruction

This article explores the creative function of virtual instruments, sequencers, loops, and software-based synthesizers to introduce basic scoring and sound design concepts for visual media in an introductory music technology course. Using digital audio workstations with userfocused and configurable...

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Publié dans:Music Educators Journal. in. - MENC: The National Association for Music Education. - 103(2016), 1, Seite 19-26
Auteur principal: Walzer, Daniel A. (Auteur)
Format: Article en ligne
Langue:English
Publié: 2016
Accès à la collection:Music Educators Journal. in
Sujets:Arts Applied sciences Education Economics Social sciences
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Résumé:This article explores the creative function of virtual instruments, sequencers, loops, and software-based synthesizers to introduce basic scoring and sound design concepts for visual media in an introductory music technology course. Using digital audio workstations with userfocused and configurable options, novice composers can hone a broad range of creative mixing skills supported by guided instruction, structured listening activities, and a discovery-based learning environment. Music production software affords many creative options to introduce soundtrack creation and granular synthesis for all levels with three curricular options listed here.
ISSN:19450087