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P&S: Audio Electronics and Music Production Technology
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:41
Abstract
The category of "Laboratory Courses, Projects, Seminars" includes courses and laboratories in various formats designed to impart practical knowledge and skills. Moreover, these classes encourage independent experimentation and design, allow for explorative learning and teach the methodology of project work.
Objective
In this P&S you will - work with an analog modular synthesizer to gain hands-on experience in signal flow, analog signal processing, and subtractive synthesis - learn about different types of microphones, including their working principles and their applications - experiment with a Theremin (an electronic music instrument) to get an understanding of capacitive wireless sensing - study the MIDI protocol (a specific case of the widely known UART interface to connect electronic music instruments) - learn the basics of a digital audio workstation (DAW), audio editing, and sampling
Content
Modern music production is at the heart of electrical engineering as it heavily relies on electronic hardware and software. Thus, the use and exploration of modern music production technologies is a great opportunity to understand, explore, and apply many core concepts taught in EE bachelor-level courses. The participants will complete 10 in-person class/exercise session (4h per week). In addition, the students will read some introductory material; this is estimated to take an additional 1h per week.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Signup Start
- 01.06.2026
- Signup End
- 17.09.2026
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| practical/laboratory course |
P&S: Audio Electronics and Music Production Technology
Groups are selected in myStudies.
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
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No time listed | 50 h semesterly |
Offered In
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Laboratory Courses, Projects, Seminars (A minimum of 15 cp must be achieved in the category "Laboratory Courses, Projects, Seminars)
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