An Introduction to Music Technology; Second Edition provides a clear overview of the essential elements of music technology for todayrsquo;s musician. This book focuses on the topics that underlie the hardware and software in use today: Sound; Audio; MIDI; Computer Notation; and Computer- Assisted Instruction. Appendices cover necessary computer hardware and software concepts. Written for both music technology majors and non-majors; this textbook introduces fundamental principles and practices so students can learn to work with a wide range of software programs; adapt to new music technologies; and apply music technology in their performance; composition; teaching; and analysis. Features:Thorough explanations of key topics in music technology Content applicable to all software and hardware; not linked to just one piece of software or gear In-depth discussion of digital audio topics; such as sampling rates; resolutions; and file formats Explanations of standard audio plug-ins including dynamics processors; EQs; and delay based effects Coverage of synthesis and sampling in software instruments Pedagogical features; including: Further Reading sections that allow the student to delve deeper into topics of interest Suggested Activities that can be carried out with a variety of different programs Key Terms at the end of each chapter What Do I Need? Chapters covering the types of hardware and software needed in order to put together Audio and MIDI systems A companion website with links to audio examples that demonstrate various concepts; step-by-step tutorials; relevant hardware; software; and additional audio and video resources. The new edition has been fully updated to cover new technologies that have emerged since the first edition; including iOS and mobile platforms; online notation software; alternate controllers; and Open Sound Control (OSC).
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. interesting book that left me wanting to know moreBy lindapanzoBefore I read this book; I knew very little about African-American singer (contralto) Marian Anderson. About all I knew about her was that she tried to sing in a whites-only location in Washington DC; was refused; and sang at the Lincoln Monument instead. I wasnt even sure when these things occurred.While these topics--Andersons attempt to sing at Constitution Hall on Easter Sunday; 1939; the DARs refusal to let her do so; and the concert that resulted--comprise the bulk of this book; theres lots more. Overall; the author does a masterful job of explaining how Anderson developed her musical talent and the struggles she faced in seeking acceptance in the U.S. (she was a much bigger star overseas; particularly in Scandinavia).My only gripe is that the author seemed to run out of steam in his narrative after the DAR allowed Anderson to sing at Constitution Hall; for example; summarizing the last 50 years of her life in one chapter. I would like to have learned more; for instance; about her role in performing with the Metropolitan Opera; the first black opera singer to do so; though well past her prime (and what a shame it was that this offer to her did not happen earlier in her career).This book certainly is not without its flaws but oh so interesting; a book that left me wanting to know more. For example; when Anderson was performing at Princeton; I think it was; no hotel would let her stay so Albert Einstein offered her a place to stay and they became lifelong friends. I need to track down her autobiography and learn more about her life.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. What a shameBy everything bagelThis is a well-written book about a vey important part of American history; but the e book is a mess. Odd sp acing. Missing punctuation. Weird repeating lines. Just a mess. The book; the readers; and the story deserve better.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. One of the best readsBy Cecilia WholseleyA very well researched book that proves decent people from other races reached over and reach over when talent is in abundance... this book is recommended for all young ppl especially artists; sportsmen and women ...seek your talent and work.hard ... success never comes easy.
