Music Production and Technology Essentials
Learn the fundamentals of music technology and production using free digital tools to create and record your own music.
Learn the fundamentals of music technology and production using free digital tools to create and record your own music.
This practical course introduces the core principles of music technology, including sound production, audio processing, MIDI, effects, and sequencing. Drawing on Adelaide's expertise in electronic music, students learn to use freeware and browser-based applications for creative music making. The course provides hands-on experience with contemporary digital tools while building a foundation for a potential career in music production.
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What you'll learn
Master core principles of digital music production and recording
Understand fundamental concepts of sound and audio processing
Learn MIDI sequencing and digital effects processing
Gain practical experience with music production software
Develop skills using contemporary digital music tools
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Module Description
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to music technology and digital production techniques. Students learn fundamental concepts of sound, audio processing, MIDI, effects, and sequencing while gaining practical experience with contemporary music-making tools. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning using freely available software and browser-based applications, making music production accessible to beginners while building foundational skills for potential careers in music.
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Distinguished Composer and Digital Music Innovation Expert
Luke Harrald serves as Associate Professor and Head of Studies in the Popular Music and Creative Technologies program at the University of Adelaide's Elder Conservatorium of Music. A composer, performer, and new-media artist with a PhD in Composition from the University of Adelaide, he specializes in creating innovative works that challenge traditional interactions between technology and music. His research investigates digital media interaction and technology's influence on cultural experiences, while his creative work spans composition, performance, and sound art installations. As Director of the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music, he contributes to diverse musical traditions while teaching Sonic Arts at the Elder Conservatorium. His international presence includes performances and presentations in London, Paris, and Montreal, establishing him as a significant voice in contemporary digital music creation. Through his role as an associate artist with the Australian Music Centre and his leadership of the Music Technology Foundations MOOC on edX, he continues to push boundaries in the intersection of technology and creative practice.
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Distinguished Sound Artist and Digital Music Innovator
Christian Haines serves as Lecturer in Electronic Music, Sound Design, Sonic Arts and Music Technology at the University of Adelaide's Elder Conservatorium of Music, where he co-directs the Electronic Music Unit. His creative work explores mobile sound, web technologies, probability, chaos and procedural generation through custom software applications. Currently pursuing his PhD at the University of Technology Sydney, he combines academic research with practical applications in sound art. His compositions and performances have been featured at significant events including ElectroFringe, Adelaide International Festival of Arts, Festival of Australian Music and the Adelaide Fringe. As a key instructor in the Music Technology Foundations program, he contributes to developing innovative approaches to music education through technology. His expertise spans electronic music composition, sound design, and the integration of new technologies in creative practice, making him an integral part of Adelaide's pioneering work in electronic music education.
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