Music Technology
The University of South Carolina boasts
music technology facilities that are among the finest in the nation.
Two large, sound-proof, dedicated computer music studios house state-of-the-art
audio hardware and software. In addition, our Music
Technology Center (MTC), featuring 18 high-end music workstations,
serves as both a classroom and lab facility for all music students.
Composers may explore a variety of specialized projects using a wide
range of hardware and software. Students may study both commercial applications
of MIDI and audio technology, as well as more advanced technological
applications such as digital audio signal processing, real-time interactive
music composition/performance, and algorithmic composition.
Recording
Arts at USC
Under
the supervision of the Schools recording engineer, Jeff Francis
(formerly a senior recording engineer for Sony Records), students have
the opportunity to study studio and field recording techniques, multi-track
recording, audio production, and audio applications for new media.