Music Technology, which can also be referred to as music tech or music production is the fastest growing subject area of music. Music tech has been rapidly expanding as a subject over the past fifteen years and can open many doors to a career in music.
Music production is a specialist subject and just because you’re a good musician doesn’t automatically make you a good producer or engineer; it takes many years of hard work and dedication to become a seasoned professional.
To begin learning about music production you need some understanding of the following areas:
- Microphones and microphone placement
- Recording equipment
- MIDI
- Synthesis
- Mixing
- Dynamic processing
- EQ and filters
- Panning
- Depth of field
- Effects
- Mastering
After you have learnt the above skills you might be interested in the opportunity’s that become available, these jobs include but are not limited to:
- Studio Runner
- Studio assistant
- Recording Engineer
- Mixing Engineer
- Record Producer
- Radio Producer
- Re-mix Engineer
- Mastering Engineer
- Song Writer
- Composer
- Jingle Writer
- Foley Artist
Hopefully this has given you some insight into the study of music technology.
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