Transcript Computers In The Music Industry

Computers In The Music
Industry
By: Matt, Chase, and Courtney
Overview
How it all began
Notation Software
Documentation
Recording
Art Design
File Sharing
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How It Began
 Computers have been making noise in the music
industry since the development of Eniac in 1947.
 Speakers were attached to the mainframe to
produce tones that would tell if programs were
running correctly. Random tones meant
everything was ok, continuous tone meant the
program had crashed.
 The First music program was written by Max
Mathews in the early 1960s.
How it Began
 In 1968, the first recording
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software was written by Max
Matthews.
 It was capable of controlling 
analog synthesizers in real time.
 Throughout the 70s and 80s,
more advancements were made 
in computer technology
 Musicians took advantage of
the speed and efficiency of
these programs
Thanks to the microprocessor, computers
such as the Apple II and the Commodore 64
found wide uses in homes
Brought recording technology to musicians
who could not afford to use professional
recording studios
Led to production of home composition and
recording software
Notation Software
 -Notation or composition
software began with
MUSIC.
 The purpose of such
software is to speed up the
writing of music and allow
easy duplication of scores.
 Many types of notation
software include the
ability to connect to
instruments.
Finale
 Finale is one of the most popular examples of
notation software.
 This program is used in schools nation wide as
well as many composition institutes.
 The software can play back anything written in it
and simulate the sound of hundreds of
instruments. Some versions allow interaction
with real instruments via MIDI connections
Documentation
 Documentation software is necessary for the
business end of the music industry.
 documentation software helps keep track of
contract info, artist rosters, contract agreements,
etc.
 Word processors are a necessity.
 Like any business, properly formatted letters and
memos must be available. Word processors are
used just like they are in any other business to
keep things at a professional level.
Database Software
 A crucial aspect of keeping records of all
transactions for:
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artists sales
artist contact information
mailing lists
prices
fees
Recording Software
 Revolutionized the
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music industry.
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 Digital Editing made
cutting tape manually
a concept of the past
 Poor recordings could
easily be fixed
More financially practical
One program could perform the
same actions as thousands of
dollars worth of equipment.
Old vs. New
Protools
 This program is the
industry standard for
recording software.
 Gives engineers the ability
to fix almost any aspect of
a recording.
 Bad notes
 Microphone hiss
 Depth
 Volume
Alternatives
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GarageBand
Cool Edit
Cubase
Acid Pro
Logic
Art Design
 Art design is vital to
the music industry
 Having good cover art
is crucial to success.
File Sharing
 New talent gains greater
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exposure to different audiences
 Independent bands are exposed
to widespread acceptance
without the creative hindrance
that a label provides.
Some argue that file sharing has brought
down the sales of CDs and taken millions
away from the pockets of the musicians but
as a result more people attend live shows
which is a musician’s primary source of
income
Legal Issues In File Sharing
 Over the past few
 U2 vs Napster
years there have been  Metallica vs Napster
countless legal issues  Etc.
with file sharing.
Legal and Illeagal File Sharing
 Itunes is a legal form  Illegal File Sharing Programs
of file sharing by the
include Napster, Kazaa,
use of micro
Limewire, and many others.
transactions where
users pay per song to
download
Advertising
 Artists use the internet to advertise new cd
releases, tour dates, merchandise, and bonus
tracks
 Samples of new songs are released to entice
the listener to buy the album