Course Title
TECH 150 Beginner's Guide to Computer Recording

Instructor
Fett

Course Description
Today's computer recording technology is powerful and robust, but it can also be confusing and frustrating. If you're just starting out and have never used a computer for recording before, or have gotten started with a computer recording setup and want to use it more effectively, this class is for you. Through a step-by-step checklist, this class takes you through the process by clearly explaining topics like setting up and using an audio/MIDI hardware interface, recording with DAW software, using a click track, using Direct Monitoring to deal with computer latency, proper project setup and good computer recording habits, and using templates to save time and avoid frustration.

This class focuses on the fundamentals of computer-based audio and the up-front, recording part of music production; it does not address mixing or mastering techniques (see other SongU courses for those topics).

Required Textbook
None

Supplementary Materials
None

Pre-Requisite Knowledge
None

Software Required
This course uses examples that use Flash and iTunes For more information, see our system requirements page.