Welcome to A-level ICT
ICT has had a huge impact ICT upon music as a form of home entertainment and leisure. Examples of this include:-
Listen to 1000s of tracks on a small portable player
Sensors can record distances run
Listen to favourite music wherever they are
Record and edit sound
Can create personal playlist
Joggers who use sensors to record physical activity and track progress on equipment at home
If used a brand name, can still gain impact marks. (Tip: Try NOT to use brand names.)
Lack of attention causes accidents
Risk of expensive equipment being stolen
Sound quality not as good
Allows you to select only the tracks you want
Saves money on buying whole albums
Song information download
Can automatically group songs based on genre
Allows live streaming
Copyright issues/illegal downloads
Digital sound technology allows you to create edit and hear your own music.
Using instruments such as electronic keyboards with Midi interfaces
Description of sound card technology
Multi track sequencers
Notation software
Sound wave editing
Allows experimentation
Cost of purchasing equipment