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History of sound recording
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HISTORY OF SOUND RECORDING by Luke Brabin The methods used to produce, edit, and record music and sound have changed with the introduction of new sound technology. The compatibility of computer technology with music recording has led to large scale developments in computer-based systems, especially by home users. Modern computer technology in music and audio is fundamentally different in comparison to older magnetic tape recording techniques because it is digital. New computerised digital methods are significantly better at manipulating sound (editing, recording, etc) than the highest fidelity analogue tape methods of the past. Instruments nowadays are generally considered easier to play than their predecessors hundreds of years ago (due to quality manufactured parts, and standardisation of music notation). Computer technology has not affected traditional human instrumental sound production. Only its recording and reproduction. One of the most important features of the introduction of computers in music and audio is the...
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