This course covers computer-based digital audio systems, recording, mixing and editing; designing and troubleshooting synchronization systems between MIDI, digital multitrack, video, and film; automated mixing; and CD preparation, Red Book, etc. Students complete a multitrack recording using a digital audio multitrack tape recorder synchronized with a hybrid MIDI/digital audio system, and prepare a CD of the project. Special Fee applies. Optional: recording the project synched to video and mixing to video tape; prerequisites: MUS 327 and MUS 396