Unit 19 Computer Music Systems 1 Examine the hardware options available for the composition and production of music using computer technology assess the performance and suitability of different computer processors and associated hardware for the creation of music evaluate current analogue and digital audio interfaces and the advantages offered by emerging technology evaluate computer MIDI interfaces and the advantages offered by emerging technology assess the suitability of input devices for both user interface and MIDI for the production process

Unit 19 Computer Music Systems 2 Explore the software options available for the composition and production of music using various hardware platforms display an understanding of MIDI processing software available for both the composition and production of music display an understanding of audio processing software available for both the composition and production of music successfully install and configure computer software relating to the production process undertake software maintenance and troubleshooting in computer music systems

Unit 19 Computer Music Systems 3 Evaluate current data storage devices and systems and the opportunities offered by advances in technology manage a range of audio and MIDI file formats relating to the production of music using computers resolve questions of cross-platform compatibility regarding computer software files and disk formats evaluate current fixed storage media and methods of optimising their performance evaluate current removable storage media for their suitability for audio recording and storage purposes

Unit 19 Computer Music Systems 4 Investigate current and developing networking practices and their impact upon working methods and the dissemination of musical products have an understanding of the various computer network protocols in current use analyse current practice in network systems linking a range of computer platforms assess techniques and software for network management using different operating systems evaluate systems and techniques for real-time communication over networks and the opportunities they offer to the compositional and production processes