Unit 19 Computer Music Systems

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Unit 19 Computer Music Systems

• 1 Examine the hardware options available for the
  composition and production of music using
  computer technology
• assess the performance and suitability of
  different computer processors and associated
  hardware for the creation of music
• evaluate current analogue and digital audio
  interfaces and the advantages offered by emerging
  technology
• evaluate computer MIDI interfaces and the
  advantages offered by emerging technology
• assess the suitability of input devices for both
  user interface and MIDI for the production process

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Unit 19 Computer Music Systems

• 2 Explore the software options available for the
  composition and production of music using various
  hardware platforms
• display an understanding of MIDI processing
  software available for both the composition and
  production of music
• display an understanding of audio processing
  software available for both the composition and
  production of music
• successfully install and configure computer
  software relating to the production process
• undertake software maintenance and
  troubleshooting in computer music systems

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Unit 19 Computer Music Systems

• 3 Evaluate current data storage devices and
  systems and the opportunities offered by advances
  in technology
• manage a range of audio and MIDI file formats
  relating to the production of music using
  computers
• resolve questions of cross-platform
  compatibility regarding computer software files
  and disk formats
• evaluate current fixed storage media and methods
  of optimising their performance
• evaluate current removable storage media for
  their suitability for audio recording and storage
  purposes

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Unit 19 Computer Music Systems

• 4 Investigate current and developing networking
  practices and their impact upon working methods
  and the dissemination of musical products
• have an understanding of the various computer
  network protocols in current use
• analyse current practice in network systems
  linking a range of computer platforms
• assess techniques and software for network
  management using different operating systems
• evaluate systems and techniques for real-time
  communication over networks and the opportunities
  they offer to the compositional and production
  processes