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Describe the history and effect of synthesizers on

modern popular music since 1970.
Describe the components of a synthesizer and the
influence that they have on shaping a sound / wave
form?
Some musicians have built their style using it and it
has also perhaps defined a whole genre of Jamaican
Music. Describe the development of delay and its
influence on popular music since its introduction.
Discuss the development of samplers and how they
shaped the direction of popular Music in the 80s.
Discuss the developments of music technology during
the 21st century
Explain what is meant by modelling synthesis and
describe its effect on modern music since 1990
Describe the influence of multi-track recording from the
1950s
Describe the development of electric guitar effects from
the 1960s
Describe the influence and importance of midi and
virtual instruments in modern studios?
Can home studios create the same standard of
recording as a professional one? Cite examples in the
development of Music Technology to support your
answer.
Describe how social media has changed the face of the
music industry?
Describe how the developments of the Guitar and FX
Pedals have allowed performers to sound like their
Guitar Heroes.
Describe the components of an electric guitar and how
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1950s.
Discuss how the development of the Synthesizer paved
the way for new genres of music.
How has the development of Computer Technology
affected the way we record and produce music?
Discuss how the developments of FX and processors
have affected Recordings today.
Describe the development of reverb. Give examples of
the various kinds of reverb units and how they work.
Describe the history and development of the
microphone
Describe the development of the drum machine and its
influence on modern music genres.
Describe how an ADC works.
Describe how dynamic effects and processes might be
used to enhance recordings.
Describe the development and use of the different
types of synthesis.
Describe the development of compression and the
issues related to the loudness wars.
Describe the benefits of digital over analogue with
respect to music technology.
Many studios still make use of analogue gear. Describe
the various pieces of analogue equipment that is still
sought after today, and why it is so desired.
Modular synthesizers are the best do you agree or
disagree? Give relevant points.
Describe the development of modulation-based effects.