Introduction to Music Technology - year 8

What is the minimum equipment needed to start producing music at home?

• Keyboard, Microphone, Amplifier

• Laptop with music software

• MIDI Controller, Drum Machine, Mixer

• Turntables and speakers

What does DAW stand for?

• Digital Audio Workstation

• Digital Art Workshop

• Data Arrangement Workspace

• Dynamic Audio Wavetable

Which DAW software is commonly used by professionals?

• Cubase

• FL Studio

• Logic Pro

• Garage band

What is the main purpose of a metronome in a DAW?

• To adjust sound effects

• To provide a steady click for timing

• To mix tracks together

• o automatically correct pitch

What does MIDI stand for?

• Multi-Instrument Device Interaction

• Music Integration Data Input

• Musical Instrument Digital Interface

• Music Interactive Digital Interface

What equipment is needed for a home music studio?

• MIDI Keyboard

• Computer and DAW Software

• Audio interface/ Sound Card

• All of them

What is the purpose of an audio interface?

• To increase the volume of your computer speakers

• To connect audio sources to a computer for high-quality recording and playback

• To add visual effects to your music projects

• To organize tracks in a DAW

Why is it beneficial to use headphones when working with a DAW?

• They minimize background noise, enabling you to hear subtle details in the music.

• They increase the computer’s processing speed

• They make the project sound louder

• They automatically balance track volumes

In a DAW, the 'loop library' is primarily used for:

• Recording vocals

• Adding ready-made sounds and loops to your project

• Setting the project tempo

• Exporting your project

Why is the "Snap to Grid" feature useful when placing a drum loop in a DAW project?

• It automatically changes the pitch of the loop

• It ensures the loop stays in perfect time with the beat

• It fades out the sound gradually

• It changes the loop’s volume