Monday, June 11, 2007
In the Studio
A few years ago, I began writing a series of newsletter articles for the teachers at Theodore Roosevelt School showcasing technology tools used in different career fields as well as the technology skills workers with varying educational backgrounds are expected to know. It was interesting to interview individuals from varied occupations including nursing, engineering, and manufacturing and learn about the many real life applications of technology. Since then, my students have carried on the series by interviewing friends and family members in food service, sales, education, ministry, secretarial, legal, distribution, and medical careers about how they use technology to carry out daily work-related tasks. Knowing the computer skills necessary for jobs in clothing manufacturing, for example, aids teachers in planning technology-infused lessons that adequately prepare students for the work-force.

Thus, when I was invited to come along for a studio recording session this past weekend, I jumped at the chance to learn about what technology tools are employed in the music production business. What I saw was fascinating! The primary software I observed used to capture, edit, and mix the tracks was Logic Pro, an Apple product. The producer's role throughout the session fluctuated among conductor, arranger, musician, lyricist, and programmer. He primarily worked in front of a powerful Mac Pro, developing a grid to which he aligned the vocal and instrumental parts. Strings, drums, bass, and other instruments could be created digitally within the program to become a part of the finished product or to merely serve as placeholders for live performances to be added in later. Though not used during this session, the producer also utilizes Pro Tools, a professional hardware/software solution for non-linear audio production.

Even though it is not fully complete, the rough draft at the session's end is incredible! The sound quality could not have been achieved without the use of technology.

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