Computers & the Music Industry

Essay # 9980

Communication > Mass Media
Computer and Technology
Music Studies > Contemporary

A paper which examines the role computers play in the music industry.

1,005 words () | 3 sources | APA | 2002 | United States

Published on: Jan 30, 2003

Paper Summary:

The paper shows that today, without computers, we would be unable to listen to music videos and the radio, play musical instruments, listen to musicians perform, or attend a concert or movie. The paper investigates the major role computers have in the music industry and discusses dialogue, sound effects, and music post production.

From the Paper:

"In addition to being able to create synthesized effects, preprogrammed sound from libraries designed for specific synthesizer brands and models are available. These collections may be grouped by type of sound effect, such as screams, thunder, punches, or by instrument category, such as drum, string, brass, and keyboard sounds. These libraries come in various formats, such as floppy and hard disk and plug-in memory cartridge."