Experiencing Music Technology: Software, Data and Hardware - Hardcover

Williams, David B.; Webster, Peter R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0028729145 ISBN 13: 9780028729145

Publisher: Schirmer Books, 1996

Synopsis

This second edition of the classic book is thoroughly revised to reflect the vast influence of the Internet. New information on current operating systems, hardware, and software has been added to this comprehensive survey of MIDI, sound generation, Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI), digital recording, sampling, music scoring, and composing.

About this title

Synopsis:

Designed as a comprehensive introduction to the field of music technology, this combination text and reference guide provides information about software, data and hardware in a practical context. It offers coverage of overall concepts underlying all computer programs for music. The text is divided by subject matter into easy-to-follow modules, which are cross-referenced to facilitate retrieval of additional information on any topic of interest. Answers are provided to the musician's questions on sound generation and creation, MIDI, CAI (Computer-Assisted Instruction), digital recording, editing, sampling, sound storage and desktop publishing. A CD-ROM is also available separately to accompany the book.

About this edition

• Publisher: Schirmer Books
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0028729145
• ISBN 13: 9780028729145
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 525