Notes on the question ‘Describe how changing technology over the last 20 years has changed the way we approach multi-track recording.’
- Computers
- Software
- 1990s Logic audio with sequencer
- 1991 Pro Tools audio with sequencer
- Cubase developments
- 1991 Cubase Audio – first time audio integrated with sequencing software
- 1992 Cubase for Windows – now on PC as well as Mac
- 1996/7 Cubase VST effects plug ins
- 1999 VST instruments
- 2003 HALion and Groove Agent
- 2000 Reason - Virtual Studio Technology
- Firewire 1995
- Soundcards
- DSPs
- Storage medium
- DAT (1987 – 2005)
- 1991 ADAT 8 track digital audio recorder (synchronise more than one machine to get more tracks
- CompactDisc
- 1990 CD-Rs developed – affordable 1995.
- Mp3s
- Digital Multi-track Recorders – tape and hard drive – affordability.
- MiniDisc