Music Technology

Music Technology

On the last lessons we have discussed the use of music technology. By music technology, we understand any technology used by a musician to help in tasks like composing, recording, mixing or performing. This technology can be for example a device like a computer with an appropriate software.

The use of this kind of technology has some advantages. It is easy nowadays to make digital recordings that can help a composer to review a new music, or during a rehearsal. Also, some of the sounds we hear in modern music wouldn’t be possible without the use of technology.

However, sometimes the use of music technology seems to be too much. Some music sounds ‘too artificial’.

MYP Statement of Inquiry

Technology has changed the way in which we compose, recorded and present music.

Inquiry Question 

What is music technology?

Music technology is a type of music that uses technology. For example, composing a song on a computer.

How has music changed the way in which we develop and record sound?

It changed a lot, nowadays it is easy to use technology to record sound or compose a song,  for example. 

Are we becoming too dependent on music technology?

Yes, I think we are becoming too dependent on music technology.

Does music technology support or devalue live music making?

I think music technology devalues live music mostly because lots of artists nowadays ‘correct their voices’ with technology and once we listen to their real voices, we may be very disappointed...
However there are also some positive sides about using music technology, like digital recording, that can be very useful for a composer or for an artist rehearsing a new song.