Media Center for Music Technology
MB 2525
MUS 2081 - Audio Production: Fundamentals
Ever wonder how an album is put together? So many parts - vocals, leads, drums, backups - come together flawlessly in order to produce a whole. Or perhaps you've wondered how you could take your own music to another level? If you are interested in songwriting, beat making, game music, or film scoring, the MUS 2081/82/83 Audio Production sequence is just for you!
What is it? Audio Production is a general term used to describe the composition of sound into some artistic product. MUS 2081 covers basic acoustics, recording techniques, digital audio workstation basics, and more! Ready to sign up? Click here to access the course schedule page for Fall 2006 which lists MUS 2081 Audio Production.
Welcome
Welcome to the Media Center for Music Technology (MCMT) homepage! Located in MB 2525 the MCMT acts as the hub for music technology learning and activity in the CSUEB Department of Music. During the 2005-2006 academic year the lab received a major boost in its equipment offerings, adding new hardware and software for electronic music making, film/video scoring, music notation and publication, and music curricular development. Additionally, some computer stations in the MCMT feature the same high-end software used in the recording booth in 1055 (Recital Hall) allowing students to bring in and master their own recordings in order to produce quality demos and representations of their music.
Please browse the rest of our page and feel free to contact Prof. Rafael Hernandez at rafael.hernandez@csueastbay.edu or at 510-885-3309 with any questions.
Equipment
Currently, the MCMT houses twelve media workstations featuring an iMac computer, music/MIDI keyboard, 2-channel digital audio interface, and MIDI control surface. Headphones are also available for checkout from the lab proctor on duty. Each station is large enough to accomodate group use and a large-format, 11x17 laser printer is located in the room for convinient printing. Each station also has internet access. Starting Fall 2006, the MCMT will feature twenty-five media workstations. Below is a list of some of the currently available hardware and software.
- Hardware: Mbox2 digital audio interface, UC-33 MIDI controller
- Music production software: Digital Performer, Pro Tools LE
- Music sequencing software: Garage band, Digital Performer, Reason
- Music publishing: Finale 2006, Sibelius 4
- Ear training and curricular support software: Musica Practica, Auralia, Sibelius Instruments
- Multimedia and web authoring: Macromedia Studio 8, Adobe Video Suite (one station only)
Classes and Instruction
The Music Dept. offers MUS 3082 - Computer Music sections available to upper-division students. Topics in the Computer Music courses vary per quarter and cover material ranging from music technology in publication to concepts and uses of music technology in applied, real-world settings. Contact Prof. Hernandez for more information on a particular quarter's Computer Music topic.
Questions?
Are you a currently enrolled CSUEB student interested in exploring music and technology? Perhaps you are a prospective student and want to know more about studies in music technology at CSUEB? Please feel free to contact Prof. Rafael Hernandez at rafael.hernandez@csueastbay.edu or at 510-885-3309 with any questions.
